Treasures is a 400+ yard Sport/DK handspun yarn made from 100% merino wool, blending cream, burgundy, forest green and old gold with touches of turquoise, violet and raspberry.
Some yarns announce themselves from across the room. Treasures rewards the person who comes closer.
Cream winds its way through deep burgundy and forest green, picking up bits of turquoise, violet and raspberry along the way. Then, just when you think you've seen everything, little flecks of old gold appear between the colors.
It's colorful without being loud, rich without being dark, and somehow carries the soft whisper of something that has been around long enough to have a story.
And Treasures does have a story.
The Story Behind Treasures
West Virginia, 1984.
An old vanity arrives unexpectedly on Julie's porch after her grandmother's funeral. One drawer is locked.
Inside, Julie discovers a green velvet jewelry box filled with creamy pearls, colored glass, deep red stones and old gold, the very colors that inspired this yarn.
But tucked beneath the last tray is something else.
A photograph.
A beautiful eighteen-year-old girl. A handsome young soldier. A train station in the spring of 1918.
And a question no one is left to answer.
Read the full story of Treasures and decide for yourself why Julie's Grandma chose to keep that photo hidden away for sixty-six years.
What Can You Make With Treasures Handspun Yarn?
Treasures is one of my 400+ yard Sport/DK handspun merino wool skeins, giving you enough yarn to really let these colors wander.
This is the sort of handspun I'd pair with a pattern that doesn't try too hard. Simple stitches give the changing colors room to tell their own story, while texture can catch those little flashes of gold, green, and burgundy as they appear.
Consider Treasures for a generous cowl, scarf, shawl, hat and mitt set, or another special project where one beautiful skein gets to do most of the talking.
What Makes Handspun Yarn Different?
Every skein is hand-dyed and spun by hand, so you'll find subtle variations in color and twist that give genuine handspun yarn its character. No two stretches are exactly alike—and frankly, that's half the fun.
Treasures Yarn Details
- Fiber: 100% Merino Wool
- Yarn Weight: Sport/DK
- Yardage: 400+ yards
- Colorway: Treasures
- SKU: HS-669
- Dominant Colors: Cream, burgundy, forest green, gold, turquoise and violet
- Suggested Knitting Needles: US 6–8
- Suggested Crochet Hooks: F–G
- Approximate Knitting Gauge: 18–20 stitches per 4 inches
Handspun in small batches by Forever Winding Wool.
Some treasures tell you exactly why they were kept. Others leave you to wonder.