Terrapin Fiberworks
Lupine - Dyed to Order
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A wash of variegate purples & pinks tinged with moss green, this is honestly the purple of my dreams!
If you’ve been to Iceland in early summer, you’ve seen the lupine bloom. I did not get there early enough to appreciate it, but I thought the story of this flower was really fascinating and wanted to include it for that reason. The lupine is not actually native to Iceland—the variety that grows there is called the Alaskan Lupine and was introduced as part of a revegetation project in the 1940s. (Side note: did you know Iceland used to have forests!? The trees were mostly cut down centuries ago, and there are also ongoing efforts to replace those today.)
The Icelandic name for lupine is úlfabaunir, or “wolf beans,” and though no one calls it that in real life, I thought it was too good of a name not to mention!
The tank pattern pictured is the Ripple Camisole by Jesssie Maed, using 1 skein of Anacostia Sock for a size Extra-Small.
Last photo by Zak Boca courtesy of Unsplash
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Our yarns are hand-dyed with professional fiber reactive dyes on soft, eco-friendly vegan fibers. We do our best to represent yarn colors accurately in the listing photos, but please keep in mind that hand-dyed yarn inherently varies a bit from skein to skein, and different monitors may display colors differently.
Yarn is made in a smoke-free, pet-free environment. A scented soap is used at the beginning of the dye process on all bases except Anacostia and Severn, but is rinsed repeatedly after this; yarns otherwise do not contain fragrances.
To reduce our impact on the planet, our packaging is made of 100% plastic-free natural materials. Please reuse, recycle, or compost every piece!
Yarn Bases
Yarn Bases
--Anacostia Sock--
40% Tencel, 40% Organic Cotton, 20% Elastic
377 Yards, 100 grams
--Anacostia Worsted--
40% Tencel, 40% Organic Cotton, 20% Elastic
188 Yards, 100 grams
--Atlantic Fingering--
100% Pima Cotton
437 Yards, 100 grams
--Atlantic DK--
100% Pima Cotton
218 Yards, 100 grams
--Chesapeake Fingering--
100% Organic Cotton
437 yards, 100 grams
--Chesapeake DK--
100% Organic Cotton
246 yards, 100 grams
--Chesapeake Worsted--
100% Organic Cotton
164 yards, 100 grams
--Deer Creek Fingering--
*only available in select colors*
60% Organic Cotton, 40% linen
383 yards, 100 grams
--Harbor Fingering--
*only available in select colors*
70% Organic Cotton, 30% linen
437 yards, 100 grams
--Harbor DK--
*only available in select colors*
70% Organic Cotton, 30% linen
246 yards, 100 grams
--Monocacy Fingering--
100% US Cotton Boucle
440 yards, 100 grams
--Monocacy Worsted--
100% US Cotton Boucle
164 yards, 100 grams
--Sandy Point Sport--
100% Organic Pima Cotton
328 yards, 100 grams
--Severn Fingering--
100% Tencel
437 Yards, 100 grams
--Severn DK--
100% Tencel
246 Yards, 100 grams
--Susquehanna Lace--
100% Pima Cotton
874 yards, 100 grams
Care Instructions
Care Instructions
To keep finished objects looking their best, hand-wash in cool water and lay flat to dry.
Each skein is hand-washed thoroughly after dyeing, but please keep in mind that minimal bleeding or crocking can still occur on first wash. A prewash is recommended for projects using multiple colors, especially saturated colors.
As with all hand-dyed yarns, especially plant fibers, slight variations should be expected between batches and even within dye lots. We strongly advise purchasing all skeins for a project at the same time to ensure they come from the same dye lot. It is also best practice to alternate skeins as you work.
