Hand Dyed in a solar process at the farm; where colors are laid on, in and around the skeins and gently heated in small vats with passive solar technology. Food grade dyes are fixed in seawater and food grade acid instead of chemical salts and acid, which gives the yarns watery colors as soft as the wool itself. The colors are variegated as we see them in nature.
Sun dyed effects range depending on the weather and Nanne’s mood; residual dye material is captured and reused in a base for the next vat, and so on. As an art form, it is my hope that the colors will speak for themselves, and as an artist you will choose the palette that works for you.
Wash and rinse waters are captured in a settling, then holding tank, ready to be used for irrigation, to grow more grass, to sequester more carbon, to feed more sheep, who grow more wool… While half the weight of wool is MORE sequestered carbon!
Harvest the light and celebrate comfort with peace of mind. Let the subtle yarn colors come alive as you knit, and notice what can become. Soft Wool with no chemical itch or harsh boil, each dye batch is small, only 2-4 lbs, one of a kind and as whimsical as our New England weather.
Yarn is offered in 270 yards / 4 oz+ skeins. Buy 5 skeins at Farmers Market or from the Fiber Shed at the Farm and get a FREE pattern, and FREE natural pumpernickel skein, while they last.
7-UP
FINE WOOL, Grown and Hand-Dyed in a solar process at the farm. Food grade dyes are fixed in seawater and applied directly in the skeins. The colors are variegated as we see them in nature. Soft Wool with no chemical or processing itch, each dye lot is small, only 2-4 lbs, one of a kind, and as whimsical as our New England weather. Skeins are 4oz. and a min of 270 yds, so a third longer than a standard skein! Fits comfortably on a 6-10 without looking fudged depending on your project, translates perfectly to a Worsted or Aran pattern. Very squishy!
Bonfire
FINE WOOL, Grown and Hand-Dyed in a solar process at the farm. Food grade dyes are fixed in seawater and applied directly in the skeins. The colors are variegated as we see them in nature. Soft Wool with no chemical or processing itch, each dye lot is small, only 2-4 lbs, one of a kind, and as whimsical as our New England weather. Skeins are 4oz. and a min of 270 yds, so a third longer than a standard skein! Fits comfortably on a 6-10 without looking fudged depending on your project, translates perfectly to a Worsted or Aran pattern. Very squishy!
Butternut Bisque
FINE WOOL, Grown and Hand-Dyed in a solar process at the farm. Food grade dyes are fixed in seawater and applied directly in the skeins. The colors are variegated as we see them in nature. Soft Wool with no chemical or processing itch, each dye lot is small, only 2-4 lbs, one of a kind, and as whimsical as our New England weather. Skeins are 4oz. and a min of 270 yds, so a third longer than a standard skein! Fits comfortably on a 6-10 without looking fudged depending on your project, translates perfectly to a Worsted or Aran pattern. Very squishy!
Carnation
FINE WOOL, Grown and Hand-Dyed in a solar process at the farm. Food grade dyes are fixed in seawater and applied directly in the skeins. The colors are variegated as we see them in nature. Soft Wool with no chemical or processing itch, each dye lot is small, only 2-4 lbs, one of a kind, and as whimsical as our New England weather. Skeins are 4oz. and a min of 270 yds, so a third longer than a standard skein! Fits comfortably on a 6-10 without looking fudged depending on your project, translates perfectly to a Worsted or Aran pattern. Very squishy!
Carnelian
FINE WOOL, Grown and Hand-Dyed in a solar process at the farm. Food grade dyes are fixed in seawater and applied directly in the skeins. The colors are variegated as we see them in nature. Soft Wool with no chemical or processing itch, each dye lot is small, only 2-4 lbs, one of a kind, and as whimsical as our New England weather. Skeins are 4oz. and a min of 270 yds, so a third longer than a standard skein! Fits comfortably on a 6-10 without looking fudged depending on your project, translates perfectly to a Worsted or Aran pattern. Very squishy!
Cedaroma sachets in Muslin bags
FREE with purchase of 4 or more skeins!
Pop them in your drawer or stash. Moth repellent that lasts a lifetime!
Made in New England.
Custom Colors: VIRTUAL APPT
YOU CHOOSE! Call me FaceTime or FB chat and we will dig for what you want. FUN! Just like your personal Fiber Show.
French Lilac
FINE WOOL, Grown and Hand-Dyed in a solar process at the farm. Food grade dyes are fixed in seawater and applied directly in the skeins. The colors are variegated as we see them in nature. Soft Wool with no chemical or processing itch, each dye lot is small, only 2-4 lbs, one of a kind, and as whimsical as our New England weather. Skeins are 4oz. and a min of 270 yds, so a third longer than a standard skein! Fits comfortably on a 6-10 without looking fudged depending on your project, translates perfectly to a Worsted or Aran pattern. Very squishy!
Happy Dance
FINE WOOL, Grown and Hand-Dyed in a solar process at the farm. Food grade dyes are fixed in seawater and applied directly in the skeins. The colors are variegated as we see them in nature. Soft Wool with no chemical or processing itch, each dye lot is small, only 2-4 lbs, one of a kind, and as whimsical as our New England weather. Skeins are 4oz. and a min of 270 yds, so a third longer than a standard skein! Fits comfortably on a 6-10 without looking fudged depending on your project, translates perfectly to a Worsted or Aran pattern. Very squishy!
Kermit
FINE WOOL, Grown and Hand-Dyed in a solar process at the farm. Food grade dyes are fixed in seawater and applied directly in the skeins. The colors are variegated as we see them in nature. Soft Wool with no chemical or processing itch, each dye lot is small, only 2-4 lbs, one of a kind, and as whimsical as our New England weather. Skeins are 4oz. and a min of 270 yds, so a third longer than a standard skein! Fits comfortably on a 6-10 without looking fudged depending on your project, translates perfectly to a Worsted or Aran pattern. Very squishy!
Key Lime
FINE WOOL, Grown and Hand-Dyed in a solar process at the farm. Food grade dyes are fixed in seawater and applied directly in the skeins. The colors are variegated as we see them in nature. Soft Wool with no chemical or processing itch, each dye lot is small, only 2-4 lbs, one of a kind, and as whimsical as our New England weather. Skeins are 4oz. and a min of 270 yds, so a third longer than a standard skein! Fits comfortably on a 6-10 without looking fudged depending on your project, translates perfectly to a Worsted or Aran pattern. Very squishy!
Leap Frog
FINE WOOL, Grown and Hand-Dyed in a solar process at the farm. Food grade dyes are fixed in seawater and applied directly in the skeins. The colors are variegated as we see them in nature. Soft Wool with no chemical or processing itch, each dye lot is small, only 2-4 lbs, one of a kind, and as whimsical as our New England weather. Skeins are 4oz. and a min of 270 yds, so a third longer than a standard skein! Fits comfortably on a 6-10 without looking fudged depending on your project, translates perfectly to a Worsted or Aran pattern. Very squishy!
Limeaid
FINE WOOL, Grown and Hand-Dyed in a solar process at the farm. Food grade dyes are fixed in seawater and applied directly in the skeins. The colors are variegated as we see them in nature. Soft Wool with no chemical or processing itch, each dye lot is small, only 2-4 lbs, one of a kind, and as whimsical as our New England weather. Skeins are 4oz. and a min of 270 yds, so a third longer than a standard skein! Fits comfortably on a 6-10 without looking fudged depending on your project, translates perfectly to a Worsted or Aran pattern. Very squishy!
Natural Bark
FINE WOOL, Grown and Hand-Dyed in a solar process at the farm. Food grade dyes are fixed in seawater and applied directly in the skeins. The colors are variegated as we see them in nature. Soft Wool with no chemical or processing itch, each dye lot is small, only 2-4 lbs, one of a kind, and as whimsical as our New England weather. Skeins are 4oz. and a min of 270 yds, so a third longer than a standard skein! Fits comfortably on a 6-10 without looking fudged depending on your project, translates perfectly to a Worsted or Aran pattern. Very squishy!
Natural Oatmeal
FINE WOOL, Grown and Hand-Dyed in a solar process at the farm. Food grade dyes are fixed in seawater and applied directly in the skeins. The colors are variegated as we see them in nature. Soft Wool with no chemical or processing itch, each dye lot is small, only 2-4 lbs, one of a kind, and as whimsical as our New England weather. Skeins are 4oz. and a min of 270 yds, so a third longer than a standard skein! Fits comfortably on a 6-10 without looking fudged depending on your project, translates perfectly to a Worsted or Aran pattern. Very squishy!
Opal
FINE WOOL, Grown and Hand-Dyed in a solar process at the farm. Food grade dyes are fixed in seawater and applied directly in the skeins. The colors are variegated as we see them in nature. Soft Wool with no chemical or processing itch, each dye lot is small, only 2-4 lbs, one of a kind, and as whimsical as our New England weather. Skeins are 4oz. and a min of 270 yds, so a third longer than a standard skein! Fits comfortably on a 6-10 without looking fudged depending on your project, translates perfectly to a Worsted or Aran pattern. Very squishy!
Plum Pudding
FINE WOOL, Grown and Hand-Dyed in a solar process at the farm. Food grade dyes are fixed in seawater and applied directly in the skeins. The colors are variegated as we see them in nature. Soft Wool with no chemical or processing itch, each dye lot is small, only 2-4 lbs, one of a kind, and as whimsical as our New England weather. Skeins are 4oz. and a min of 270 yds, so a third longer than a standard skein! Fits comfortably on a 6-10 without looking fudged depending on your project, translates perfectly to a Worsted or Aran pattern. Very squishy!
Purple Passion
FINE WOOL, Grown and Hand-Dyed in a solar process at the farm. Food grade dyes are fixed in seawater and applied directly in the skeins. The colors are variegated as we see them in nature. Soft Wool with no chemical or processing itch, each dye lot is small, only 2-4 lbs, one of a kind, and as whimsical as our New England weather. Skeins are 4oz. and a min of 270 yds, so a third longer than a standard skein! Fits comfortably on a 6-10 without looking fudged depending on your project, translates perfectly to a Worsted or Aran pattern. Very squishy!
Quaker Lady 2
FINE WOOL, Grown and Hand-Dyed in a solar process at the farm. Food grade dyes are fixed in seawater and applied directly in the skeins. The colors are variegated as we see them in nature. Soft Wool with no chemical or processing itch, each dye lot is small, only 2-4 lbs, one of a kind, and as whimsical as our New England weather. Skeins are 4oz. and a min of 270 yds, so a third longer than a standard skein! Fits comfortably on a 6-10 without looking fudged depending on your project, translates perfectly to a Worsted or Aran pattern. Very squishy!
Ramparts
FINE WOOL, Grown and Hand-Dyed in a solar process at the farm. Food grade dyes are fixed in seawater and applied directly in the skeins. The colors are variegated as we see them in nature. Soft Wool with no chemical or processing itch, each dye lot is small, only 2-4 lbs, one of a kind, and as whimsical as our New England weather. Skeins are 4oz. and a min of 270 yds, so a third longer than a standard skein! Fits comfortably on a 6-10 without looking fudged depending on your project, translates perfectly to a Worsted or Aran pattern. Very squishy!
Sapphire
FINE WOOL, Grown and Hand-Dyed in a solar process at the farm. Food grade dyes are fixed in seawater and applied directly in the skeins. The colors are variegated as we see them in nature. Soft Wool with no chemical or processing itch, each dye lot is small, only 2-4 lbs, one of a kind, and as whimsical as our New England weather. Skeins are 4oz. and a min of 270 yds, so a third longer than a standard skein! Fits comfortably on a 6-10 without looking fudged depending on your project, translates perfectly to a Worsted or Aran pattern. Very squishy!
Sassy 2
FINE WOOL, Grown and Hand-Dyed in a solar process at the farm. Food grade dyes are fixed in seawater and applied directly in the skeins. The colors are variegated as we see them in nature. Soft Wool with no chemical or processing itch, each dye lot is small, only 2-4 lbs, one of a kind, and as whimsical as our New England weather. Skeins are 4oz. and a min of 270 yds, so a third longer than a standard skein! Fits comfortably on a 6-10 without looking fudged depending on your project, translates perfectly to a Worsted or Aran pattern. Very squishy!
Spruce Adventure
FINE WOOL, Grown and Hand-Dyed in a solar process at the farm. Food grade dyes are fixed in seawater and applied directly in the skeins. The colors are variegated as we see them in nature. Soft Wool with no chemical or processing itch, each dye lot is small, only 2-4 lbs, one of a kind, and as whimsical as our New England weather. Skeins are 4oz. and a min of 270 yds, so a third longer than a standard skein! Fits comfortably on a 6-10 without looking fudged depending on your project, translates perfectly to a Worsted or Aran pattern. Very squishy!
Under the Sea
FINE WOOL, Grown and Hand-Dyed in a solar process at the farm. Food grade dyes are fixed in seawater and applied directly in the skeins. The colors are variegated as we see them in nature. Soft Wool with no chemical or processing itch, each dye lot is small, only 2-4 lbs, one of a kind, and as whimsical as our New England weather. Skeins are 4oz. and a min of 270 yds, so a third longer than a standard skein! Fits comfortably on a 6-10 without looking fudged depending on your project, translates perfectly to a Worsted or Aran pattern. Very squishy!
Warm Hug
FINE WOOL, Grown and Hand-Dyed in a solar process at the farm. Food grade dyes are fixed in seawater and applied directly in the skeins. The colors are variegated as we see them in nature. Soft Wool with no chemical or processing itch, each dye lot is small, only 2-4 lbs, one of a kind, and as whimsical as our New England weather. Skeins are 4oz. and a min of 270 yds, so a third longer than a standard skein! Fits comfortably on a 6-10 without looking fudged depending on your project, translates perfectly to a Worsted or Aran pattern. Very squishy!
Wheat
FINE WOOL, Grown and Hand-Dyed in a solar process at the farm. Food grade dyes are fixed in seawater and applied directly in the skeins. The colors are variegated as we see them in nature. Soft Wool with no chemical or processing itch, each dye lot is small, only 2-4 lbs, one of a kind, and as whimsical as our New England weather. Skeins are 4oz. and a min of 270 yds, so a third longer than a standard skein! Fits comfortably on a 6-10 without looking fudged depending on your project, translates perfectly to a Worsted or Aran pattern. Very squishy!
Fred
Thanks so much! God bless you. One of the most impressive things about many of the vendors at the festival including you is your connection to the land, to blessed animals we love so much and staying with traditional ways of living. Something about our current time period and how crazy everything has become – makes the tender real nature of your reality soothing, comforting to me. How incredible you have that many sheep! Wow! Keep up your amazing commitment and I’ll see you next year for sure if not sooner in a visit to Maine.
Mary Anne
I first encountered your wool at last year’s Maryland Sheep and Wool; after knitting a bit with your yarn, you quickly made my short list of must-visit-first-and-spend-the-whole-budget-before-the-day-has-begun vendors. The quality of your wool is a real standout. I knit a sweater with it and it’s a dream to wear. And the colors are part of what is blowing me away. I had been planning on just getting a sweater’s worth of natural color, but I couldn’t resist throwing in a few of the gorgeous colors you’ve come up with as well. Thank you for putting your passion and love into your product.
Will
Continually amazed at the blanket – not heavy or thick but warm like no other. Other, being a scratchy olive drab GI Issue and a Hudson Bay which are on the shelf.
Anonymous
I’m sending this to let you know how much I love my new wool throw. It is soooo warm. And it Is soft. I feel like I’m being hugged when I wrap it around myself. I love it.
Chris
There really isn’t any better way to describe your yarn other than it is delicious? Scrumptious? It was worth every penny I paid for it, and can’t wait to use your yarn again. Thanks so much for being so willing to try to match it for me if I ran short. I made the Skogafjall by Dianna Walla. Sweater weighs 500 grams total. 4 skeins main color 22 grams left over. 1 skein each contrast. Purple 62 grams leftover. Light Green 84 grams leftover. I haven’t found many pictures showing how great your yarn truly is.
Donna
I purchased that wonderful king size blanket at Grand Lakes Stream on Saturday. Wanted to tell you how great it looks when spread out. I stumbled on its wonderful provenance. I admire the work you have done, the history of your operation and the attitude which drove you.
Jack Reece
Thank you Nanne! I am excited about my new yarn. I have my next two sweaters planned out. You and your yarn are my favorites!!!
Barbara