Worsted Naturally Dyed Yarn

Worsted Weight Naturally Dyed Yarns

The quick knit — worsted weight creates cozy hats, cowls, and winter wear that work up fast and wear beautifully. Every skein naturally dyed with botanical color in our West Virginia dye works.

100% Superwash Merino Worsted delivers pure wool softness in certified mulesing-free merino from Peru. At 219 yards per 100 grams, this 4-ply construction creates substantial fabric that holds up to washing and wearing. The worsted gauge shows stitch definition beautifully — cables pop, textured patterns shine, and colorwork reads clearly from across the room. Superwash treatment makes this machine-washable and practical for gifts, children’s items, and everyday accessories that need easy care. The pure merino content (no nylon) allows botanical dyes to saturate fully, creating rich, true-to-plant colors without the slight dulling that synthetic fibers can cause.

This is the weight for projects you want to finish this weekend: chunky cowls, quick-knit hats, cozy mittens, baby sweaters that work up in days rather than weeks. The substantial gauge makes it forgiving for newer knitters while offering satisfying speed for experienced makers. Merino’s natural crimp creates fabric with excellent stitch definition — even simple stockinette looks polished and professional.

Great for: Hats, cowls, mittens, quick sweaters, baby garments, afghans, chunky scarves, winter accessories, and any project where you want immediate gratification. Worsted weight typically works at 18-20 stitches per 4 inches on US 7-9 needles.

Natural dye performance: Worsted weight gives botanical dyes room to develop complexity and depth. The heavier gauge shows tonal variation beautifully — each skein becomes a study in the range a single dye can produce. Madder creates everything from soft blush to deep crimson within one skein’s variegation. Indigo builds rich navy with subtle grey undertones. Plant tannins and iron modifiers produce sophisticated earth tones — warm browns, soft greys, ochre yellows, sage greens. The pure merino content allows colors to develop without interference, creating the truest expression of each botanical source.

Care: Superwash Yarns can be machine washed in gentle cycle with wool-safe detergent, though hand washing extends garment life. Lay flat to dry away from direct heat — never use the dryer, even with superwash, as heat can distort stitches and felt fibers over time.

Non-Superwash fibers should be hand-washed in cold. Worsted weight blocks beautifully and holds blocked measurements well, making it excellent for garments that need consistent gauge throughout.

  • New!Peach Worsted Naturally Dyed Yarn

    Peach Worsted Naturally Dyed Yarn

    $28.00

    Peach Worsted Naturally Dyed Yarn

    $28.00

    Peach. 219 yards / 200 meters. 100 grams

    Peach 4-Ply Worsted yarn is certified mulesing-free SW 100% Merino wool and quickly works up into hats and sweaters everyone will love to wear. A durable yarn that holds up to washing and wearing.

    Care Instructions: Hand wash  using mild detergent. Do not bleach. Dry flat away from direct sunlight.

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  • New!Yellow Worsted Naturally Dyed Yarn

    Yellow Worsted Naturally Dyed Yarn

    $28.00
    Yellow Worsted Naturally Dyed Yarn
    Medium Yellow Worsted Naturally Dyed Yarn

    Yellow Worsted Naturally Dyed Yarn

    $28.00

    Pink. 219 yards / 200 meters. 100 grams

    4-Ply Worsted yarn is certified mulesing-free SW 100% Merino wool and quickly works up into hats and sweaters everyone will love to wear. A durable yarn that holds up to washing and wearing.

    Care Instructions: Hand wash  using mild detergent. Do not bleach. Dry flat away from direct sunlight.

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  • New!Pink Worsted Naturally Dyed Yarn

    Pink Worsted Naturally Dyed Yarn

    $28.00
    Pink Worsted Naturally Dyed Yarn
    Pink Worsted Naturally Dyed YarnMedium Pink Worsted Naturally Dyed Yarn

    Pink Worsted Naturally Dyed Yarn

    $28.00

    Pink. 219 yards / 200 meters. 100 grams

    4-Ply Worsted yarn is certified mulesing-free SW 100% Merino wool and quickly works up into hats and sweaters everyone will love to wear. A durable yarn that holds up to washing and wearing.

    Care Instructions: Hand wash  using mild detergent. Do not bleach. Dry flat away from direct sunlight.

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  • New!Slate Worsted Naturally Dyed Yarn

    Slate Worsted Weight Naturally Dyed Yarn

    $28.00
    Slate Worsted Naturally Dyed Yarn
    Slate Worsted Naturally Dyed Yarn

    Slate Worsted Weight Naturally Dyed Yarn

    $28.00

    Cool gray with a purple undertone — the color of slate rock, of stormy sky, of the mountains before rain. Naturally dyed with logwood (haematoxylum campechianum) + iron modifier. Available in 1 fiber type.

    Fiber | 100% Merino Superwash |

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