Soft speckled handspun yarn spun from premium Superwash Merino wool. Gauley Bridge is a DK-weight colorway inspired by one of West Virginia's most remarkable places, where three rivers meet to create something entirely new.
A Story in Every Skein: Gauley Bridge
Nestled in the hills of West Virginia, the small town of Gauley Bridge sits at the meeting of the New, Gauley, and Kanawha (pronounced kuh-NAW) Rivers. This historic crossing has witnessed centuries of Appalachian life, from Civil War history to generations of families who have called these mountains home.
That meeting of three rivers inspired this handspun colorway.
A creamy natural merino base carries lively speckles of red, yellow, and blue. As the colors blend during the dyeing process, they create unexpected purples, greens, and warm earth tones—much like the rivers themselves, where separate paths come together to create something beautiful. No two skeins make exactly the same journey.
Why You'll Love It
• Handspun from luxuriously soft 19.5-micron Superwash Merino wool
• Every skein is one of a kind, with naturally blended speckles and subtle color shifts
• Crisp stitch definition that beautifully showcases textured stitches, cables, and everyday knitting
• Carefully spun one skein at a time using traditional slow-craft methods
Perfect For
Sweaters, shawls, cardigans, hats, mittens, baby garments, heirloom accessories, weaving projects, and any pattern where beautiful stitch definition deserves to shine.
Yarn Details
Fiber: 100% Superwash Merino Wool (19.5 micron)
Weight: DK / Light Worsted
Gauge: 18–20 stitches per 4 inches
Needles: US 6–8 (4.0–5.0 mm)
Crochet Hook: F–G
Colorway: Gauley Bridge
Care
Although this yarn is spun from Superwash Merino, I recommend gentle hand washing in cool water and laying flat to dry. A little extra care helps preserve the character and beauty of your handspun for years to come.
Shipping
Your order ships from my West Virginia homestead within 1–2 business days. Each skein is carefully packaged using eco-friendly materials and includes tracking so you can follow its journey from my spinning wheel to your needles.
Thank you for supporting handcrafted American fiber arts. Every skein from Forever Winding Wool is spun with care, rooted in Appalachian tradition, and made to become part of the stories you'll knit for years to come.
