Knitting dream and Christmas magic

Don't miss it! The first creative romance as an advent calendar book!

Experience an enchanting Advent romance where a workaholic, seeking some peace and quiet to work, escapes her London flat and meets a helpful knitting shop owner in the picturesque Cotswolds (England). Will Olivia and Jacob find their own personal Christmas magic? A new chapter of this romantic story awaits you each day in 24 Advent chapters . Lawyer Olivia, a true Grinch and workaholic, escapes to the idyllic Christmas village of Greenhill just before Christmas. There she meets thirty-five-year-old Jacob, who is not only her new landlord but also the owner of the local wool and tea shop. Together they must learn to overcome their different lifestyles and forge a connection, while the charming villagers do everything they can to make their knitting dreams come true.

Look forward to a heartwarming love story that will accompany you through Advent – ​​full of Christmas spirit and cozy knitting ! As a special surprise, a creative knit-along awaits you in the book . The popular designer Veronika Hug has contributed a unique multi-pattern shawl to this title . Behind each door, you can discover a new section of the instructions, so you can read a chapter and knit a new section each day, and by the end of chapter 24, you'll be holding this unique knitting dream shawl in your hands.

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Here's what you can expect:

• Advent calendar book for reading and knitting
• Knitting flair and Christmas spirit
• Cozy romance in 24 chapters
• A new chapter and a new knitting pattern section every day.
• Including instructions for a cozy multi-patterned scarf (knit-along) by designer Veronika Hug
  
  

What is a "knit-along"?

The term "knit-along" actually originates from the English-speaking knitting community, where it's often abbreviated as "KAL." In this type of project, interested knitters agree to knit something together over a set period, either using the same pattern or based on a specific overarching theme. If the project focuses on a pattern that hasn't been published yet and is only released gradually by the designer, it's called a "mystery knit-along," since the final appearance of the finished project is still unknown.

What is a multi-pattern scarf?

Author Veronika Hug is known for her consistently exceptional designs. One of her favorite types of projects are the so-called multi-pattern shawls, which, as the name suggests, incorporate a variety of different patterns, thus providing variety on the knitting needles. A new pattern is added section by section, creating an exciting and cozy design.