After a successful and creative year in 2025, I’m thrilled to give you an exclusive look at the coming year 2026 today. Exciting changes, new creative highlights, and of course the continuation of the popular yarn boxes await you.
In 2026, we’re diving into the spectacular world underwater!
Goodbye Goodies – Focus on Quality
After five years, during which over 120 lovingly selected goodies were part of the Alte Künste yarn boxes, I’ve decided to take a little break.
Why?
Simple: The ideas that truly convinced me have been used up. I stand for quality and don’t want to make compromises. Before I include something that isn’t 100% convincing, I’d rather pause the goodies. Instead, you can look forward to even more focus on the dyeing and yarns – the heart of our yarn boxes!
The exclusive Yarn Box Dyes Become the Colour of the Month
A major change starting in 2026: The exclusive subscription dyeings will be available after shipping for a short period as colour of the month in the shop as well. But don’t worry – as a yarn box subscriber, you enjoy clear advantages:
Exclusivity: You receive the yarn box dye before everyone else.
Discount: With a quarterly subscription, you secure 3% off, and with an annual subscription, even 10-15% off!
So the subscription remains the best way to secure your favorite dyeings – cheaper, earlier, and without the risk of your favorites selling out.
New Dyeing Style: Semi-Solid with Speckles
In 2026, a fresh dyeing style awaits you that brought me particular joy last year: semi-solid dyeings. This means: shades of a base color or subtle speckles that give the skeins special depth.
What you won’t see as often are the large, colorful blocks. The semi-solid technique allows us to capture the colors of nature – and in this case, the underwater world – in an elegant and harmonious way. Each dyeing will be a small work of art that fits perfectly into your projects.
Monthly Letters: Inspiration Remains
If there’s one part of the yarn boxes I never want to change, it’s the personal monthly letters that await you with each delivery. In 2026, I’ll continue to share with you the stories and inspiration behind the colour of the month. Whether it’s the luminous colors of tropical fish or the mysterious depths of a blackwater river – I look forward to taking you on this journey. Which brings us to the 2026 annual theme:
2026 Theme: Underwater Moments 🌊🐚🐠
Dive with me into the fascinating world underwater!
Fish, coral reefs, blackwater rivers in South America, starfish, sea turtles, African cichlids! I’m already excited about the new dyeings in 2026! Underwater – but don’t worry, it won’t be all blue! Each dyeing tells its own story and brings the magic of the underwater world directly to your needles.
The complete annual yarn box for 2026 is now available for purchase!
What’s included in the annual subscription:
🐟5 yarn bases to choose from
🐟1-4 skeins per delivery
🐟10-15% savings compared to individual purchase
🐟no price increases during the year
🐟2x shipping costs saved
Pre-Order Underwater Yarn Box January – March 2026
You can pre-order the complete underwater yarn boxfrom January to March 2026 at a discounted price. The quarterly yarn box is 3% cheaper than the individual colours of the month. The quarterly subscription ends automatically with the 3rd delivery.
In the first quarter, we’re traveling to South America: The Río Putumayo is an impressive river that originates in the Andes of Colombia and extends through Ecuador, Peru, and Brazil before flowing into the Amazon. This region is a biodiversity hotspot and provides a home for numerous fascinating fish species.
