Yarn

Hand-Dyed Yarn & Roving

There is magic in the dyepot! [Really! There is!] We dye all of our yarns ourselves, and mix all of the dye colors from two sets of primary color dyes. Because we keep careful records, we can repeat colorways. That said, the alchemy of weather, temperature, fiber and dye magic produces variations that are delightful, yet unpredictable. No two batches are exactly alike, so if it matters, make sure you get enough for your project now. We're always dyeing, so if you're interested in something that is not listed, contact us to see if we can whip some up for you.

Please note: We specialize in dyeing cellulose [vegetable] fibers. Even under ideal conditions, cellulose fibers take only 67% of the dye. That means 33% of the dye is going to come out. We rinse and rinse, then soak, then rinse and rinse some more in hot water to get as much free dye out as possible. However, we can't guarantee that there will be no more bleeding. It is generally unwise to use hand dyed yarns in combination with other light colored yarns and fabrics which might take up any migrating dye.

Washing instructions for all yarns: Hand wash gently in cold water. Lay finished garments flat to dry.

2008 Roving: We have 3 types of roving this year in the following colors: The Deep, Renaissance, Summer, Desert, Garden Party, Sunset, Old Brass, Vineyard, Iris, November. Sold in 1 oz bundles.

Superwash 1oz/$6 Tencel 1oz/$8 Silk 1oz/$10

2008 Yarn: Here is a sampling of new yarns for 2008. Contact us if you are interested in purchasing these yarns. We generally have each type of yarn in many colorways. The photos below show a few colors in each type of yarn. Click on the thumbnail to see a larger version of the yarns with labels. If you see a yarn below and want it in a different color, let us know. We're always dyeing.