These
are colorways that are truly unique! Each skein, though dyed in lots,
is as individual as a snowflake! The dyes are applied like watercolor
paints, moving through the yarn and each color in its own distinct way.
I have used these successfully without alternating skeins, as they
rarely repeat the same mix of color within the same skein. These are my
very favorite colorways for depth and texture.
Kettle
dyeing, is ultimately dyeing fibers/yarns in one container. The result
is a bit different from traditional hand painting. This is my personal
favorite method, and also the most unpredictable. The finished garment
moves through colors softly, with little to no "pooling" (when colors
pattern in large shapes together).
Please remember that there are no dyelots, and
no 2 skeins will be identical. This is the serendipitous nature of hand
dyeing. If there is a great difference in your yarns, please alternate
skeins while crafting. Ordering all the yarn you will need for your
project will greatly improve the variations between skeins.
-I have spots in my yarn. Is this a mistake?
No!
Color bursts are an inherent part of hand dyeing. (fiber or fabric, in
fact!) Some dyes simply "burst" with color while setting. Not all dyes
do this, but it is not a defect of dyeing. You will find a great
explanation of this in many dye suppliers' catalogs for further
understanding of individual dye molecule properties. Please remember
that hand dyeing is an art, not a mechanical process. There are many
variations and pleasant surprises along the way! (for example, some
browns burst red and blue... some pinks burst purple and green!)
This list is non-inclusive. These are most of the colorways offered for retail sale. I have many custom colorways and also exclusive colorways not pictured here.2005-2007 Colorways:Italics= random kettle / watercolor series colorway 
Chocolat Cherise 
Autumnal Rainbow 
Pumpkin Pie 
Amaretto Cheesecake 
Blueberry Pie 
Living Light 
Emperor
Jamie 
Woodland Fae
October 
Mateo
Patchouli 
Serene
Ochoco 
Mocha Java 
Sedona 
Anu 
Neptune 
Dahlia 
Aloha
Ben 
Georgia
Iris 
Lufaloo
Sakura 
Strawberry Fields Forever
Valentino 
Vitamin C
Bloom 
Orange Crush
Pangaea 
Gaia
Jay 
Amethyst 
Linen 
Black Pearl
Blissed 
Peppermint Mocha
Hopi 
Succotash
Summertime Rolls
Naiad
Maypole 2008 Colorways
Bella 
Calliope 
Esquire
Ishtar 
November
Pixie (has tiny bit pale blue that did not show well here) 
Scarab
Soloman 
Splendor
Wise 
Nine Mile 
Agate 
Kelso
Drenched 
Parfait 
Secret Garden 
Asperge 
Calypso 
Mahalo 
One Love 
Sugar Magnolia
The Pumpkin King 
Thistle 
Agatha 
Echinacea
Malkah 
Safflower 
Twisted (will be renamed) 
Penelope 
Aubergine 
Parrot
Tramanto 
Fern Gully 
Bettie
Granola Funk
Gwendolyn
Blossom
Roots
Concrete Jungle
Boreal2009 Colorways
Fiesta
Froze Rose 
Levi 
Pressed Flowers 
Marguerite
Stephen 
Equinox 
Hermana 
Shalom
Solstice 
Spiced Cider 
Aquarius 
Cody 
Everglades 
Hope 
Jewel 
Judah 
JuJu
June 
Lhasa
Makeda 
Meadow 
Miguel 
Nile
Nude 
Oliphant 
Orchid 
Paintbrush 
Sarah 
ZenBlue Faced Leicester wool- $25 per skein
DK: Each 4 oz. skein contains 241 yards, needle sized 3-5 US.
ARAN: Each 4 oz skein measures 184 yards (188 meters). Recommended needle size is US 7-9, crochet hook size 7-I9
BULKY: Each 4 oz. skein measures approximately 90 yards, needle sizes 9-11 US
Please hand wash this yarn unless fulling/felting is desired.
South American premium Merino wool- $25 per skein
LACE: 950 yards per 3.5 oz (100 grams)
FINGERING: 440 yards per 3.5 oz (100 grams)
SOFT SPUN worsted (single, no ply): 218 yards per 3.5 oz (100 grams)
WORSTED: 218 yards per 3.5 oz (100 grams)
Please hand wash this yarn unless fulling/felting is desired.
Super Wash Merino wool- $25 per 4 oz. skein, $20 per 100 gram skeins
LIGHT FINGERING: 485 yards per 4 ounces, US 00-2 needle recommended (also works well for lace)
FINGERING: 400 yards per 4 ounces, US 0-3 needle recommended
FINGERING+: (80/20% nylon) 400 yds per 4 oz,
LIGHT SPORT: 4 ounces, 330 yards, US 1-3, 3.25-3.75 mm
SPORT: 4 ounces, 335 yards,
( 306 meters) US 3-5, 3.25-3.75 mm
WORSTED: 230 yards per 3.5 ounces (100 grams), US 7-9 needle, crochet hook size I9-K10.5
CHUNKY 125 yards per 3.5 ounces (100 grams), US 8-10 needle recommended:
You can machine wash and dry these yarns, but of course I always recommend gentle hand washing for all garments and yarns.
Certified Organically Grown Merino wool- $25 per skein
SPORT: 4 ounces on each skein of 370 yards. The recommended needle size is US 3-5
WORSTED:
4 ounce skeins have 275 yards each The standard size needle is US 7-9,
crochet hook size I9-K10.5 (4.5-5.5mm needles, 5.5-6.5mm hooks)
CHUNKY: 4 ounces on each skein of 120 yards. The recommended needle size is US 8-10, crochet hook H8-J10.
Please hand wash this yarn unless fulling/felting is desired.
Merino/Silk blends- $25 per skein*
FINGERING: 50/50% merino/silk, measuring 500 yards per 4 ounce skein. *this yarn is $40 per skein*
WORSTED:
This yarn is 250 yards (229 meters) per 4 ounces (112 grams). 50% Merino, 50% Tussah silk. needle US
7-9, crochet hook size I9-K10.5 (4.5-5.5mm needles, 5.5-6.5mm hooks)
SOFT SPUN worsted: 250 yards per 4 ounces. 60% Merino wool, 40% silk. Recommended needle size is US 7-9, crochet
hook size I9-K10.5 (4.5-5.5mm needles, 5.5-6.5mm hooks)
Please hand wash this yarn.
Wyoming Mountain Merino wool- $20 per skeinWORSTED: 140 yards per 100 grams (3.5 ounces)
BULKY: 96 yards per 100 grams (3.5 ounces)Please hand wash this yarn unless fulling/felting is desired.
FIBER CHOICES:
$20 per 4 ounces *unless otherwise noted- Blue Faced Leicester
- Superwash BFL
- Superfine Merino
- Superwash fine Merino
- 70% Alpaca 30% Silk
- Alpaca
- 60% Merino 40% Bamboo
- 50% Merino 50% Tencel
- 50% Superwash Merino 50% Tencel
- Cultivated Silk *$40
- Tussah Silk *$30
- Wensleydale
- Falkland
- Corriedale
- 50% Merino 50% Cultivated silk *$30
- 80% Merino 20% Tussah silk
- 50% Merino 25% Bamboo 25% silk
