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: Machine wash 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. Worsted weight blocks beautifully and holds blocked measurements well, making it excellent for garments that need consistent gauge throughout.