Meet Your Yarn Colorway Stories

Every Skein Tells a Story.

Welcome to the heart of Forever Winding Wool. The "Meet Your Yarn" series is a collection of handspun yarn colorways, some limited editions, born from the rich history, rugged landscapes, and resilient people of West Virginia.

We believe the most beautiful projects are made with yarn that has a soul. Here, you won't just find a color; you'll find a connection. Each skein is a tangible piece of a story, waiting for you to continue its narrative with your own two hands.

How It Works

1. Discover a Story: Below, you'll find our growing library of West Virginia yarn stories. Each one is a short journey to a particular time, place, or memory.
2. Meet the Colorway: As you read, you'll see how the colors of the yarn were pulled from the world of the story—from coal dust and autumn hillsides to old pearls, colored glass, and glints of gold.
3. Cast On a Piece of the Story: These small-batch handspun yarns are more than fiber. Each colorway carries a story of its own, ready to become part of whatever you make next.

Explore the Stories

Click on a title to read the full story, see the inspiration, and discover the meaning woven into every skein.

• Kimball Coal Dust – A West Virginia Yarn Story

  Journey to a once-booming coal town in McDowell County and discover a story of resilience, community, and the surprising beauty found in the dust of the past.

• November Autumn – A Yarn Colorway Story From West Virginia

  Sit on a porch near Blackwater Falls and meet a knitter who knows the true, secret colors of a West Virginia autumn.

• Treasures – A Handspun Yarn Colorway Story

  In 1984, opening a locked drawer reveals a green velvet jewelry box, a 1918 photograph, and a small mystery that Grandma kept to herself.

Continue the Story With Us

When you create something beautiful with a "Meet Your Yarn" colorway, we would be overjoyed to see it. Every stitch carries the story forward in a way only you can.

Share your finished projects on Pinterest, Facebook, or Instagram with the hashtag #ForeverWindingWool and tag us so we can celebrate your work!