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Sleepy Hollow Handspun Merino Wool Yarn, DK Weight, Forever Winding Wool, multicolored skein with earth tones, wooden tag with horse logo.

Sleepy Hollow Handspun Merino Wool Yarn - DK Weight

Forever Winding Wool

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Sleepy Hollow Handspun Merino Wool Yarn

A Sleepy Hollow Handspun Yarn Inspired by West Virginia Autumn Nights

The mist drifts slowly through the hollow as October twilight settles over the hills. Beyond the old barn, a sleek black stallion moves through the shadows, his coat flashing hints of steel blue in the fading light. Lanterns glow on farmhouse porches, carved pumpkins flicker in the darkness, and the last golden leaves rustle across the fields.

That haunting beauty inspired Sleepy Hollow, a handspun merino wool yarn filled with deep charcoal shadows, glowing pumpkin orange, harvest gold, midnight blue, and weathered cream. The colors twist together in a richly marled yarn that captures the cozy mystery of an Appalachian autumn evening.

Whether you're knitting by the fire or crocheting on a chilly porch, Sleepy Hollow brings the warmth and magic of fall to every stitch.

Handspun Merino Wool Crafted One Skein at a Time

This is not a mass-produced commercial yarn.

Sleepy Hollow begins with premium 19.5-micron superfine Merino wool, beautifully hand-dyed by Malabrigo. Each skein was carefully spun in my West Virginia home studio and plied into a durable, high-twist 2-ply yarn with excellent bounce, stitch definition, and softness.

The finished yarn feels luxurious against the skin while maintaining the strength needed for projects you'll enjoy for years to come.

The marled construction creates constant color movement throughout your project, revealing new combinations of orange, gold, blue, cream, and charcoal with every row.

Perfect For

  • Cozy cowls and scarves

  • Warm mittens and fingerless gloves

  • Hats for crisp autumn weather

  • Sweater yokes and colorwork accents

  • Rustic shawls and wraps

  • Handmade gifts for fall and winter

Yarn Specifications

  • Fiber Content: 100% Superfine Merino Wool (19.5 Micron)

  • Yarn Source: Malabrigo dyed fiber

  • Construction: Handspun 2-ply marl

  • Yarn Weight: Light Worsted / Sport / DK Weight

  • Gauge: Approximately 18–20 stitches per 4 inches

  • Recommended Needles: US 6–8 (4.0–5.0 mm)

  • Recommended Crochet Hooks: F–G

  • Yardage: Approximately 200–400+ yards, depending on the selected hank size

Care Instructions

Although the fiber is technically superwash, handspun yarn always appreciates a gentler approach. Hand wash in room-temperature water using a quality wool wash and lay flat to dry.

With proper care, Sleepy Hollow will remain a treasured part of your handmade wardrobe for many autumns to come.

Because some stories are too beautiful to stay on the page, they deserve to be knitted.

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