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## Articles & Blog Posts

- [News
 – Whimsical Colors Yarn](/content/whimsicalcolors-com/blogs/news/index.html): Whimsical Colors Yarn (85 words)
- [Welcome to Whimsical Colors NEW WEBSITE!
 – Whimsical Colors Yarn](/content/whimsicalcolors-com/blogs/news/welcome-to-whimsical-colors-new-website/index.html): Hello all and welcome to my new website. Whimsical Colors is my brand of hand dyed yarns, which I have been dyeing since 2010.  In 2012, I took over our local yarn shop here in Friday Harbor, Washington on San Juan Island.  In 2024, I closed the yarn shop so that I could get back to my main passion and love: Dyeing Yar (269 words)
- [Salish Sea Hat Pattern
 – Whimsical Colors Yarn](/content/whimsicalcolors-com/products/salish-sea-hat-pattern/index.html): The Salish Sea Hat Pattern is a pattern for a classic beanie with a folded brim and decorative cables. Finished Measurements (unstretched, brim folded): Child 16” around by 7” tall (fits 17-19.5” head), Small Adult (fits 20-21.5” head), Large Adult 19” by 8.5” tall (fits 22-24” head).  Yarn:  210yds Whimsical Colors Ya (133 words)
- [Speckled Betty Cowl
 – Whimsical Colors Yarn](/content/whimsicalcolors-com/products/speckled-betty-cowl/index.html): A pattern for a cowl knit using 5 shades or colors.  Only 1 color is used per a round, this is not fair isle or stranded colorwork.  Easy for beginners! Uses 1 Whimsical Colors Merino Bliss DK Gradient set in size XS.  Yarn found here: Merino Bliss DK Gradients ** Pattern is FREE with purchase of the yarn!  Just add b (174 words)
- [Rainbow on Black
 – Whimsical Colors Yarn](/content/whimsicalcolors-com/products/rainbow-on-black/index.html): This pattern is included with the purchase of a Whimsical Colors Merino Bliss DK Gradient Kit  in size XS, color RAINBOW.  You also need the Merino Bliss DK Mini skein in Orca Black for this pattern.  The XS kit contains 20g of each of 6 colors. A pattern for a great hat using 6 colors of the rainbow, plus a mini skein (206 words)
- [Rainbow Hat
 – Whimsical Colors Yarn](/content/whimsicalcolors-com/products/rainbow-hat/index.html): This pattern is included with the purchase of a Whimsical Colors Merino Bliss DK Gradient Kit  in size XS in the colorway RAINBOW. The XS kit contains 20g of each of 6 colors and is plenty to make this hat. A pattern with sizes from toddler to adult for a hat using 6 colors. Sizes: Infant, Child, Teen, Adult Medium, Ad (210 words)
- [Zig Zag Mitts
 – Whimsical Colors Yarn](/content/whimsicalcolors-com/products/zig-zag-mitts/index.html): A pattern for a pair of fingerless mitts equally suitable for men and women. The sizing is easily adjusted. The mitts pictured are the small size and were made from 1 skein of LLamor. Finished Measurements: 5.5”/14cm (6.25”/16cm) (unstretched) to fit hands up to 7.5”/19cm (8.5”/21.5cm) around palm. Yarn: 1 (2) skeins H (161 words)
- [Tidal Twilight Shawl
 – Whimsical Colors Yarn](/content/whimsicalcolors-com/products/tidal-twilight-shawl/index.html): This pattern is included with the purchase of A pattern for a triangular shaped shawl that uses a small fingering weight gradient kit. Finished Measurements:  25” x 54” Yarn: 30g (130yds) each of 5 colors of Whimsical Colors Silk Whimsy (80% Merino, 20% Silk) or similar fingering weight yarn. Gauge: 20 sts by 36 rows i (116 words)
- [Ebook: A Collection of Washcloths
 – Whimsical Colors Yarn](/content/whimsicalcolors-com/products/ebook-a-collection-of-washcloths/index.html): A collection of 6 washcloth patterns using Elsebeth Lavold's Hempathy (from Knitting Fever).  Make 2 washcloths out of each skein of Hempathy.  Each washcloth will measure approximately 8" square. Buy the kit containing 3 skeins + the eBook here: Hempathy Washcloth Kit.  Make 6 cloths each using a different design, all (117 words)
- [Wavy Lace Moebius Cowl
 – Whimsical Colors Yarn](/content/whimsicalcolors-com/products/wavy-lace-moebius-cowl/index.html): Sizes: 5 or 6 colors Finished Measurements: 8” x 56” Yarn:    Whimsical Colors Super Sport Gradient Kit, size Small (30g/98yds per color)             Yardage: 95 yards per color (475 yds total for 5 colors, 570yds for 6 colors). Gauge: 18sts/34 rows = 4” (10cm) in lace pattern. Needles: 47” long US 6 (4.0mm) or size ne (104 words)
- [Westside Mitts
 – Whimsical Colors Yarn](/content/whimsicalcolors-com/products/westside-mitts/index.html): Finished Measurements: 6.5”/16.5cm (7”/17.75cm) to fit hands up to 8”/20cm (8.5”/21.5cm) around palm.  Yarn:   1 skein Schoppel-Wolle “Edition 3” (164yds/50g)     or:   1 skein Malabrigo Finito (200yds/50g) Gauge: 24 sts / 36 rounds = 4” (10cm) in stockinette Needles: A set of double pointed needles in size US 3 (3.25m (84 words)
- [Railroad Tracks Hat Pattern
 – Whimsical Colors Yarn](/content/whimsicalcolors-com/products/railroad-tracks-hat-pattern/index.html): Fun hat pattern with texture and lace. Finished Measurements: 17 ½” around by 11” long to fit head sizes 20-22” Yarn: Whimsical Colors Merino Bliss Sport, 1 skein Gauge: 24sts by 30rows to a 4” square. Needles: 16” circular and DPNS in US 5 (3.75mm) or size needed to obtain gauge. Tools: 1 stitch marker (75 words)
- [Five Color Hat
 – Whimsical Colors Yarn](/content/whimsicalcolors-com/products/five-color-hat/index.html): This pattern is included with the purchase of a Whimsical Colors Merino Bliss DK Gradient Kit  in size XS. The XS kit contains 20g of each of 5 colors and is plenty to make this hat. A pattern with sizes from toddler to adult for a hat using 5 colors.  Hat shown is using the Tidal Twilight colorway. Sizes: Infant, Chil (193 words)
- [Mermaid Cowl
 – Whimsical Colors Yarn](/content/whimsicalcolors-com/products/mermaid-cowl/index.html): A pattern for a cowl with a delightful stitch pattern reminiscent of scales on a mermaid’s tail. Make the fingerless mitts for a matching set! Get the pattern FREE with the purchase of 1 skein of Whimsical Colors Merino Bliss DK or 1 skein of Whimsical Colors Yak Bliss.   Add the pattern to your cart and use the code M (157 words)
- [White Capped Waves Shawl
 – Whimsical Colors Yarn](/content/whimsicalcolors-com/products/white-capped-waves-shawl/index.html): A semi-circular/half octogon shawl using 2 complementing colors. Finished Measurements:  45” x 20". See schematic for more details. Yarn: 1 skein each of 2 colors of fingering weight yarn such as Whimsical Colors Silk Whimsy, Whimsical Colors Silky Merino Light, or Whimsical Colors Cashmere Bliss. Gauge: 20 sts by 36 r (117 words)
- [Riptide - a hat pattern
 – Whimsical Colors Yarn](/content/whimsicalcolors-com/products/riptide-a-hat-pattern/index.html): This is a PDF for a pattern to make the Riptide Hat. Riptide is a slouchy lace hat that is perfect for Spring! Sizes: Fits a head size of 20-22” Finished Measurements: 19” circumference (for the band, rest of hat is 22”) by 10” long. Yarn:   Whimsical Colors Silk Whimsy (400yds/100g), Whimsical Colors Cashmere Bliss (4 (154 words)
- [Mermaid Mitts
 – Whimsical Colors Yarn](/content/whimsicalcolors-com/products/mermaid-mitts/index.html): A pattern for a pair of fingerless mitts with a delightful stitch pattern reminiscent of scales on a mermaid’s tail.  Make the Cowl too for a matching set! Get the KIT here: Whimsical Colors Mermaid Mitts Kit Different sizes were achieved by using different needle sizes. Finished Measurements: 4.75”/12cm (5.25”/13.5cm, (167 words)
- [DK Weight Yarns
 – Whimsical Colors Yarn](/content/whimsicalcolors-com/collections/dk-weight-yarns/index.html): From 100% Merino to blends containing Merino, Yak, Silk, and/or Cotton, these yarns all knit up at a gauge of about 22 stitches in 4".  Needle size recommended is anywhere from a US 4 (3.5mm) to a US 7 (4.5mm), depending on your knitting gauge and the fabric that you desire.  Julie prefers to use size US 5 (3.75mm) or  (103 words)
- [Go Electric! Hat
 – Whimsical Colors Yarn](/content/whimsicalcolors-com/products/go-electric-hat/index.html): Fun hat pattern using just a little colorwork to add that extra zing!  Finished Measurements: 17 ½” around by 11” long to fit head sizes 20-22” Yarn: Whimsical Colors Merino Bliss Sport, 1 skein each of 2 colors Sample 1 knit with Electric Green and Orca Black.Sample 2 knit with Midnight and Team Green. Gauge: 24sts by (79 words)
- [Jade Waters Shawl
 – Whimsical Colors Yarn](/content/whimsicalcolors-com/products/jade-waters-shawl/index.html): A pattern for a long triangular shaped shawl that uses a small gradient kit. Finished Measurements:  14 ½” x 75” Yarn: 30g (130yds) each of 5 colors of Whimsical Colors Cashmere Bliss (80% Merino, 10% Cashmere, 10% Nylon) or similar fingering weight yarn. Gauge: 20 sts by 40 rows in garter stitch to a 4” square. While  (105 words)
- [Whimsical Colors Silky Merino DK
 – Whimsical Colors Yarn](/content/whimsicalcolors-com/products/whimsical-colors-silky-merino-dk/index.html): Hand dyed in the shop! A super luscious blend of 50% Merino wool and 50% Silk. This yarn, available in a DK weight here and also as a fingering weight yarn Silky Merino Light, is wonderful for special sweaters, shawls, hats, and whatever else you can dream up!  It has lovely drape and shine due to the silk and it gets  (485 words)
- [Whimsical Colors Yak Single
 – Whimsical Colors Yarn](/content/whimsicalcolors-com/products/whimsical-colors-yak-single/index.html):   Hand dyed in the shop! Beautiful single ply yarn in extra large skeins.  Perfect for making a shawl! Content: 65% Superwash Merino, 20% Silk, 15% Yak Weight/yardage: 120g / 523yds Recommended needle size: US 1-3 (2.25-3.25mm) or larger for lacy shawls. (668 words)
- [Honeycomb Suffolk Yarn
 – Whimsical Colors Yarn](/content/whimsicalcolors-com/products/honeycomb-suffolk-yarn/index.html): Any yarn still available after the Whidbey Island Spin-in will be listed for sale here. The 2025 product was extremely limited.  Stay tuned for information about more yarn coming from the 2026 clip.  Email julie@whimsicalcolors.com to get a notification when it is available. This suffolk yarn is a very special product  (395 words)
- [Rambouillet Top
 – Whimsical Colors Yarn](/content/whimsicalcolors-com/products/rambouillet-top/index.html): Beautiful fiber from Rambouillet sheep for spinning, wet felting or needle felting.  Rambouillet is a less common fiber in the hand spinning market, however it boasts fantastic characteristics such as a fine wool (22 microns) with longer staple length for next-to-skin comfort, strength and durability. This fiber also h (97 words)
- [Simply Smashing Blanket Pattern
 – Whimsical Colors Yarn](/content/whimsicalcolors-com/products/simply-smashing/index.html): Simply Smashing is a fun and addictive pattern to knit.  I loved this lace pattern when I used it to make a sweater for one of my children and felt it would make a cozy baby or lap blanket.  Change the yarn & needles to suit your tastes, but of course, size will vary.  Blanket pictured is the medium size. Finished  (128 words)
- [Whimsical Colors Yarn](/content/whimsicalcolors-com/collections/whimsical-colors-yarn/index.html): Whimsical Colors Yarn (157 words)
- [Halloween Colors
 – Whimsical Colors Yarn](/content/whimsicalcolors-com/products/halloween-colors/index.html): Halloween colors are available for pre-order!  I will dye them up asap. Order by September 30th and they will be out the door by October 5th.  Order by October 7th, and they will be out the door by October 12th.  Some are IN STOCK and will ship immediately. They are available on 3 different yarn bases: San Juan Stellar (305 words)
- [Honeycomb Farm 2024 DK
 – Whimsical Colors Yarn](/content/whimsicalcolors-com/products/stillwater-ranch-2024-dk/index.html): A limited edition yarn! This yarn is from local sheep (Romneys) & alpaca and was processed in Washington State. I have dyed them here on San Juan Island.  A very local yarn! 55% Romney Wool, 45% Alpaca56g / 115yards20-22 sts to 4"Recommended needles: US 5-7 (3.75mm - 4.5mm) (88 words)
- [Whimsical Colors Yak Sock
 – Whimsical Colors Yarn](/content/whimsicalcolors-com/products/whimsical-colors-yak-sock/index.html): Perfect blend of Superwash Merino, Yak, and Nylon for the best socks and shawls! Content: 70% Superwash Merino, 20% Yak, 10% Nylon Yarn category: Fingering Weight / Yardage: 100g / 437 yards Gauge: 7-8 stitches per inch Care: Hand wash with care, line dry (601 words)
- [Honeycomb Farm 2024 Worsted
 – Whimsical Colors Yarn](/content/whimsicalcolors-com/products/stillwater-ranch-2024-worsted/index.html): A limited edition yarn! This yarn is from local sheep (Romneys), alpaca, and goats (Mohair) and was processed in Washington State. I have dyed them here on San Juan Island.  A very local yarn! 50% Romney Wool, 40% Alpaca, 10% Mohair56g / 100yards18 sts to 4"Recommended needles: US 7 (4.5mm) (77 words)
- [Merino Silk Combed Top
 – Whimsical Colors Yarn](/content/whimsicalcolors-com/products/merino-silk-top/index.html): This fiber is 80% 19.5 micron Merino with 20% Tussah silk.  The blending is just enough to still show streaks of silk.  Simply stunning and delightful to spin.  Each braid is 4oz. (64 words)
- [Featured
 – Whimsical Colors Yarn](/content/whimsicalcolors-com/collections/featured/index.html): Whimsical Colors Yarn (86 words)
- [Yarns
 – Whimsical Colors Yarn](/content/whimsicalcolors-com/collections/yarns/index.html): Whimsical Colors Yarn (286 words)
- [Whimsical Colors Silky Sport Shift Cowl Kit
 – Whimsical Colors Yarn](/content/whimsicalcolors-com/products/whimsical-colors-silky-sport-shift-kit/index.html): ** SALE!  Save 20% ** This kit contains 3 (50g) balls of Whimsical Colors Silky Sport yarn. The pattern can be purchased here: The Shift Pattern "This cowl is the perfect all-the-time accessory! And the answer for all of those knitters out there who love to knit shawls, but have a hard time styling them. A fun and enga (119 words)
- [Whimsical Colors Super Sport Gradients
 – Whimsical Colors Yarn](/content/whimsicalcolors-com/products/whimsical-colors-super-sport-gradients/index.html): Super Sport is a great sport yarn with some nylon for durability.  Super soft, and a nice tight twist which gives great stitch definition. Find full skeins here: Super Sport. Content: 80% Superwash Merino, 20% NylonYarn category: SportWeight / Yardage: 100g / 328 yardsGauge: 6-7 stitches per inchCare: Hand or Machine w (163 words)
- [Patterns by Julie
 – Whimsical Colors Yarn](/content/whimsicalcolors-com/collections/patterns-by-julie/index.html): Whimsical Colors Yarn (105 words)
- [Fingering Weight Yarns
 – Whimsical Colors Yarn](/content/whimsicalcolors-com/collections/fingering-weight-yarns/index.html): Fingering weight yarns are typically knit on size US 1 to 3 (2.25mm - 3.25mm) needles.  Expected gauge is 26-32 sts in 4 inches (10cm).  Fingering weight yarns are commonly used in shawl patterns on larger needles (US 4-6; 3.5mm - 4.0mm).  They are also sometimes referred to as "Sock weight" yarns.   Trivia:  It is FIN (118 words)
- [Honeycomb Farm
 – Whimsical Colors Yarn](/content/whimsicalcolors-com/pages/honeycomb-farm/index.html): Honeycomb Farm is a beautiful multi-use farm on San Juan Island run by the Shephard family.  Along with cows, pigs, chickens and bees they raise Suffolk and Shetland sheep.  Find products from the farm here: Honeycomb Farm.  More products will be coming in the near future.  Please contact us if you would like more info (491 words)
- [Whimsical Colors San Juan Summer DK
 – Whimsical Colors Yarn](/content/whimsicalcolors-com/products/whimsical-colors-san-juan-summer-dk/index.html): San Juan Summer DK is the DK weight version of our new fingering weight yarn, San Juan Summer. Knit up some summer garments a little faster!  San Juan Summer DK is super soft and breathable, making it perfect for summer tops and sweaters.  The wool takes the dye, but the cotton does not, leading to more muted colors th (360 words)
- [Whimsical Colors Cashmere Bliss Gradient Sets
 – Whimsical Colors Yarn](/content/whimsicalcolors-com/products/cashmere-bliss-gradients/index.html): Hand dyed in the shop! Cashmere Bliss is a wonderful soft fingering weight yarn. Find full skeins here: Cashmere Bliss. Content: 80% Superwash Merino, 10% Cashmere, 10% NylonFingering weight yarnGauge: 7-8 sts per inch or looser for shawlsRecommended needle size: US 1-2 (2.25mm-2.75mm).  For shawls US 4-6 (3.5mm - 4.0m (444 words)
- [Whimsical Colors Merino Bliss DK Gradients
 – Whimsical Colors Yarn](/content/whimsicalcolors-com/products/whimsical-colors-merino-bliss-dk-gradients/index.html): BE SURE TO HAVE THE CORRECT SIZE selected in order to see current stock.  FIVE color sets come in sizes 100g & 250g.  SIX color sets come in sizes 120g & 300g. Hand dyed in the shop! Merino Bliss DK is a 100% Superwash Merino yarn with a fabulous twist.  We sell full skeins of it here: Merino Bliss DK.  Our 100 (541 words)
- [Whimsical Colors Silk Whimsy Lace 50g
 – Whimsical Colors Yarn](/content/whimsicalcolors-com/products/whimsical-colors-silk-whimsy-lace-50g/index.html): Hand dyed in the shop! Are we out of stock (or not have enough) of a color you want?  Email us to special order!  We are happy to dye more up for you.  This usually takes less than 7 days. Content: 80% Superwash Merino, 20% Silk Yarn category: Lace Weight / Yardage: 50g / 437 yards Gauge: varies Care: Machine or hand w (662 words)
- [Whimsical Colors Silk Whimsy Gradients Sets
 – Whimsical Colors Yarn](/content/whimsicalcolors-com/products/whimsical-colors-silk-whimsy-gradients/index.html): LAST CHANCE!!  Save 20% on Silk Whimsy, while it lasts.  Discount will automatically be applied when added to your cart. Yummy yarn!  Shiny with the silk and dare I say "silky"?  Well, it is that.  Takes the color beautifully and knits up into gorgeous shawls and garments. Find full skeins here:  Silk Whimsy. Content:  (448 words)
- [Whimsical Colors Silk Whimsy
 – Whimsical Colors Yarn](/content/whimsicalcolors-com/products/silk-whimsy/index.html): LAST CHANCE!!  Save 20% on Silk Whimsy, while it lasts.   Discount will automatically be applied when added to your cart. Yummy yarn!  Shiny with the silk and dare I say "silky"?  Well, it is that.  Takes the color beautifully and knits up into delicious cowls, shawls and garments. Content: 80% Superwash Merino, 20% Si (797 words)
- [Whimsical Colors Merino Bliss Sport
 – Whimsical Colors Yarn](/content/whimsicalcolors-com/products/merino-bliss-sport/index.html): I love this yarn.  It's 8-ply construction makes it incredibly hard wearing, and yet the merino fibers remain soft to the touch and not remotely scratchy.  I have made multiply sweaters with this yarn and there is NO pilling.  They continue to look fantastic after years of wear.  I love this yarn for children's clothes (572 words)
- [Whimsical Colors Targhee Worsted
 – Whimsical Colors Yarn](/content/whimsicalcolors-com/products/whimsical_colors_targhee_worsted/index.html): Content: 100% US Wool from Targhee sheep Weight/Yardage: 115g / 280 yards (256m)Category: WorstedRecommended Needle Size: US 6-8 (4-5mm)Recommended Gauge: 16-20 sts to 4" (10cm)Care: Hand wash, lay flat to dry 🇺🇸 🐑 This is a special yarn made with 100% wool from Targhee sheep raised in the US. This is truly a 100% prod (442 words)
- [Whimsical Colors Westside Worsted
 – Whimsical Colors Yarn](/content/whimsicalcolors-com/products/westside-worsted/index.html): The Westside of San Juan Island is a popular place for looking for whales, and watching the sunset.  The view is over Haro Strait to Vancouver Island (Canada).  And to the south is the Strait of Juan de Fuca.  The winds can be chilly! Enter this beautiful worsted weight 100% Merino wool yarn.  Perfect for vests, sweate (343 words)
- [Honeycomb & Stillwater Ranch
 – Whimsical Colors Yarn](/content/whimsicalcolors-com/collections/honeycomb-stillwater-ranch/index.html): Find products such as Yarn and Roving from Honeycomb Farm here. Some products will be dyed by Whimsical Colors.   (51 words)
- [Elsebeth Lavold Hempathy
 – Whimsical Colors Yarn](/content/whimsicalcolors-com/products/elsebeth-lavold-hempathy/index.html): CLEARANCE!!  SAVE 50%! Contents: 34% Hemp, 41% Cotton, 25% Modal (Rayon) Weight: DK Recommended needle size: US 4 (3.5mm) Gauge: 22-23 stitches to 4" Yardage: 50g/ 153 yds   (446 words)
- [Hikoo Sueño
 – Whimsical Colors Yarn](/content/whimsicalcolors-com/products/hikoo-sueno/index.html): Yarn Content:  80% Machine Washable Merino/ 20% Bamboo Weight/Yardage: 100 g/ 255 yds (sport weight) Gauge and needles: Quite a range, from a sock gauge of 8 sts/ inch on a US size 1 or 2, all the way to a 
sweater gauge of 5.5-6 sts/ inch on a US size 5 or 6. (Note - check the upper range by looking at your 
sweater p (346 words)
- [Whimsical Colors San Juan Stellar Sock
 – Whimsical Colors Yarn](/content/whimsicalcolors-com/products/whimsical-colors-san-juan-stellar-sock/index.html): Formerly know as 2-ply Bliss, same great yarn, great new name! While this sock yarn makes excellent socks, it is also wonderful for sweaters, shawls and baby items. The twist is perfect, making for a springy, squishy yarn. Content: 80% Superwash Merino, 20% Nylon Yarn category: Fingering Weight / Yardage: 100g / 400 ya (684 words)
- [Whimsical Colors San Juan Summer
 – Whimsical Colors Yarn](/content/whimsicalcolors-com/products/whimsical-colors-san-juan-summer/index.html): San Juan Summer is the perfect yarn for all your spring, summer, and early fall knits!  San Juan Summer is super soft and breathable, making it perfect for summer tops and lightweight sweaters.  The wool takes the dye, but the cotton does not, leading to more muted colors than our 100% wool yarns Content: 50% Superwash (515 words)
- [Spinning Fiber
 – Whimsical Colors Yarn](/content/whimsicalcolors-com/collections/fiber/index.html): From handdyed commercially prepared top to locally sourced and carded roving, we aim to have a lovely selection of fiber for handspinners as well as for other fiber artists. Our fibers are not superwash treated, however the Suffolk fiber is naturally resistant to felting.  Make a pair of socks our of Suffolk and feel f (53 words)
- [Honeycomb Suffolk Roving
 – Whimsical Colors Yarn](/content/whimsicalcolors-com/products/honeycomb-suffolk-roving/index.html): The 2026 clip is here!   Sold in 2oz portions. Angie Shephard and her son Levi Shephard raise Suffolk and Shetland sheep on San Juan Island.  I am so happy to bring some of their lovely fiber to you.  Once Levi realized that hand spinners love suffolk fiber (and that decent fiber can be hard to find!) he set his goals  (248 words)
- [Handdyed Honeycomb Adult Suffolk Roving
 – Whimsical Colors Yarn](/content/whimsicalcolors-com/products/handdyed-honeycomb-adult-suffolk-roving/index.html): 2026 edition of the Honeycomb Adult Suffolk Roving.  More colors added weekly!  Last update: 9/20/26 Find the 2025 Adult roving here: Hand dyed Suffolk RovingFind the 2025 Yearling (fine) roving here: Hand dyed Fine Suffolk Roving Sold in 4oz portions. Angie Shephard and her son Levi Shephard raise Suffolk and Shetland (349 words)
- [Knitting Kits
 – Whimsical Colors Yarn](/content/whimsicalcolors-com/collections/knitting-kits/index.html): Our kits include the yarn and the pattern for the item.  Needles and notions are sold separately. (70 words)
- [Handdyed Honeycomb Fine Suffolk Roving
 – Whimsical Colors Yarn](/content/whimsicalcolors-com/products/handdyed-honeycomb-fine-suffolk-roving/index.html): Sold in 4oz portions. Angie Shephard and her son Levi Shephard raise Suffolk and Shetland sheep on San Juan Island.  I am so happy to bring some of their lovely fiber to you.  Once Levi realized that hand spinners love suffolk fiber (and that decent fiber can be hard to find!) he set his goals for the flock to not only (218 words)
- [Clearance
 – Whimsical Colors Yarn](/content/whimsicalcolors-com/collections/clearance/index.html): From time to time, I will add more items to this section (while also trying to keep it weeded out of sold out products!).  This is remaining stock from when I closed my brick and mortar shop, Island Wools. (56 words)
- [Sport Weight Yarns
 – Whimsical Colors Yarn](/content/whimsicalcolors-com/collections/sport-weight-yarns/index.html): Sport weight yarn is one of Julie's favorite weights of yarn to make sweaters out of. Merino Bliss Sport is a cabled 8-ply yarn, meaning that four 2-ply yarns are then twisted together.  This yields a yarn that gives beautiful definition to cables as well as the fibers are held into the yarn well, minimizing pilling.   (39 words)
- [Worsted Weight Yarns
 – Whimsical Colors Yarn](/content/whimsicalcolors-com/collections/worsted-weight-yarns/index.html): Whimsical Colors Yarn (35 words)
- [OTHER BRANDS
 – Whimsical Colors Yarn](/content/whimsicalcolors-com/collections/other-brands/index.html): Whimsical Colors Yarn (38 words)
- [Lace Weight Yarns
 – Whimsical Colors Yarn](/content/whimsicalcolors-com/collections/lace-weight-yarns/index.html): Whimsical Colors Yarn (21 words)
- [About Us
 – Whimsical Colors Yarn](/content/whimsicalcolors-com/pages/about-us/index.html): Whimsical Colors are hand dyed yarns and spinning fiber dyed by Julie Packard on San Juan Island.  Julie has been dyeing yarns since 2010.  She owned the local yarn store in Friday Harbor, Island Wools, from 2012 to 2024.  Now she is focusing on her passions of yarn dyeing, fiber dyeing, knitting, spinning, and explori (63 words)
- [Whimsical Colors Silky Merino Light
 – Whimsical Colors Yarn](/content/whimsicalcolors-com/products/silky-merino-light/index.html): A super luscious blend of 50% Merino wool and 50% Silk. This yarn, available in a fingering weight here and also as a DK weight yarn Silky Merino DK, is wonderful for special sweaters, shawls, hats, and whatever else you can dream up!  It has lovely drape and shine due to the silk and it gets soft warmth from the merin (898 words)
- [Whimsical Colors Yak Bliss
 – Whimsical Colors Yarn](/content/whimsicalcolors-com/products/whimsical-colors-yak-bliss/index.html): What a divine yarn!  The natural color of this yarn is a soft grey, so all the colors dyed up are different from our other yarns.  This dreamy blend of merino, silk, and yak with the perfect twist creates a yarn that shows off stitch definition and also drapes beautifully.  Must be felt to truly appreciate the soft and (926 words)
- [Whimsical Colors Merino Bliss DK
 – Whimsical Colors Yarn](/content/whimsicalcolors-com/products/merino-bliss-dk/index.html): Content: 100% Superwash MerinoCategory: DKWeight / Yardage: 100g / 230 yards (210m)Gauge: 22-24 sts to 4" (10cm)Recommended Needle Size: US 4-6 (3.5-4.0mm)Care: Machine or hand wash with care, line dry This yarn has a firm twist making it wonderful at showing off stitch definition.  Perfect for garments for all ages.   (936 words)
- [Whimsical Colors Cashmere Bliss
 – Whimsical Colors Yarn](/content/whimsicalcolors-com/products/cashmere-bliss/index.html): Content: 80% Superwash Merino, 10% Cashmere, 10% NylonCategory: FingeringWeight / Yardage: 100g / 435 yardsGauge: 28-32 sts to 4" (10cm)Recommended Needle Size: US 1-3 (2.25-3.25mm)Care: Machine or hand wash with care, lay flat to dry A touch of cashmere makes for an extra soft and extra warm yarn.  While it's perfect  (1,085 words)
- [Whimsical Colors Silky Mohair
 – Whimsical Colors Yarn](/content/whimsicalcolors-com/products/whimsical-colors-silky-mohair/index.html): Wonderful lace weight blend of Mohair and Silk.  Use on it's own, or carry along with another yarn to add a delightful halo.    Content: 72% Mohair, 28% Silk Yarn category: Lace Silky Mohair 50: 50g and 459yds per skeinGauge: 5-5.5 stitches per inch Recommended Needle size: US 4-6 (3.5-4.0mm) Care: Hand wash, line dry  (671 words)
- [Handdyed Honeycomb Suffolk Roving
 – Whimsical Colors Yarn](/content/whimsicalcolors-com/products/honeycomb-suffolk-roving-handdyed/index.html): 2026 fiber now available here: Handdyed Adult Suffolk Roving 2025 Fine suffolk roving is here: Hand dyed Fine Suffolk Roving Sold in 4oz portions. Angie Shephard and her son Levi Shephard raise Suffolk and Shetland sheep on San Juan Island.  I am so happy to bring some of their lovely fiber to you.  Once Levi realized  (339 words)

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