Small Batch - Hand Dyed in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains
Hello, I'm Stephanie — yarn enthusiast and owner of Wilderness Fibers!
I founded originally founded Wilderness Serenity in 2008 as a creative outlet to make wool soakers for my cloth diaper needs — and it quickly grew into something much more! Today, Wilderness Fibers is a woman-owned, woman-operated fiber studio based in the foot hills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Virginia. We are a small, passionate family of mom and daughters who live and breathe yarn!
Before starting Wilderness Fibers, I spent over a decade as a Waldorf Instructor. That background gave me a deep understanding of color, creativity and inspiration, which I now use to create curated colorways that inspire knitters, crocheters, and makers in their craft.
To me, yarn is more than just a fiber — it’s a tool for expression and and soulfully therapeutic! My mission with Wilderness Fibers has always been to encourage and empower makers through the lens of color!
Everything we do at Wilderness Fibers is grounded in our core values:
Genuineness — We believe in being honest, intentional, and transparent — in our work, our relationships, and the way we build community.
Passion — We bring energy and creativity to every skein we dye, believing deeply in the power of color to inspire, sooth and feed our passions.
Creativity __ We build and spread the joy of knitting and crocheting by providing inspirational and rich palettes with nuanced, layered depths of color.
FAQ:
When will my order ship? Ready-to-ship items will ship within 7 business days (M-F).
Color Disclaimer: While we do our best to accurately represent each colorway through our photos and descriptions, colors may still vary. This is due to factors such as individual monitor settings, device displays, and lighting conditions.
Please also note that colors can shift in appearance under different lighting situations (e.g., natural vs. artificial light) and may look different when placed next to other colors. We cannot guarantee that the colorway you see on your screen will exactly match the product in person.
Additionally, the same colorway may look noticeably different across our different bases. Factors like fiber content, texture, and how the yarn absorbs dye all contribute to these differences. We believe this variation adds depth and uniqueness to each skein.
If I order multiple skeins, will they be the exact same? Due to the hand-dyed nature of our product, no two skeins will ever be the same. If you are purchasing multiple skeins for a project, please order them at the same time and alternate rows.
I have an issue with my order what should I do? Please email Wilderness Fibers.com to resolve any issues with your order.
How long will it take for me to receive my items once shipped? For domestic purchases, it takes approximately 5-7 business days. Mail delays can and do occur. Please contact USPS (usps.com) or your local post office to inquire about any packages that haven’t been received.
Why does my colorway look different from the picture on the listing? First, please consider that small batch dyeing produces varied results. Uniqueness is one of the most beautiful elements of hand-dyed yarn and generally appreciated. Unless you receive the exact skein that was photographed, items you purchase from the store will have their own color variations and shifts. Colors in monitors will vary. The color you’re seeing on your computer may be generating a more green or red shade on the color spectrum. Lastly, some of the skeins that move through the shop are re-skeined due to tangling. This means that the fiber has been rewound and that the color will be evenly distributed throughout. Many hanks that leave the shop have not been re-skeined and will look ‘color blocked’ until caked.
My yarn is bleeding, is that normal? It’s normal for your yarn to bleed slightly for the first couple of washes especially if the colorway is saturated. Try soaking your hand knits for 5-10 minutes in cold water and lay them flat to dry. Although super wash yarns can be machine laundered we always recommend hand-washing for longevity. Your yarn should not bleed onto your hands while knitting, if this occurs please contact us at wildernessserenityfiberarts.comto resolve the issue.
I founded originally founded Wilderness Serenity in 2008 as a creative outlet to make wool soakers for my cloth diaper needs — and it quickly grew into something much more! Today, Wilderness Fibers is a woman-owned, woman-operated fiber studio based in the foot hills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Virginia. We are a small, passionate family of mom and daughters who live and breathe yarn!
Before starting Wilderness Fibers, I spent over a decade as a Waldorf Instructor. That background gave me a deep understanding of color, creativity and inspiration, which I now use to create curated colorways that inspire knitters, crocheters, and makers in their craft.
To me, yarn is more than just a fiber — it’s a tool for expression and and soulfully therapeutic! My mission with Wilderness Fibers has always been to encourage and empower makers through the lens of color!
Everything we do at Wilderness Fibers is grounded in our core values:
Genuineness — We believe in being honest, intentional, and transparent — in our work, our relationships, and the way we build community.
Passion — We bring energy and creativity to every skein we dye, believing deeply in the power of color to inspire, sooth and feed our passions.
Creativity __ We build and spread the joy of knitting and crocheting by providing inspirational and rich palettes with nuanced, layered depths of color.
FAQ:
When will my order ship? Ready-to-ship items will ship within 7 business days (M-F).
Color Disclaimer: While we do our best to accurately represent each colorway through our photos and descriptions, colors may still vary. This is due to factors such as individual monitor settings, device displays, and lighting conditions.
Please also note that colors can shift in appearance under different lighting situations (e.g., natural vs. artificial light) and may look different when placed next to other colors. We cannot guarantee that the colorway you see on your screen will exactly match the product in person.
Additionally, the same colorway may look noticeably different across our different bases. Factors like fiber content, texture, and how the yarn absorbs dye all contribute to these differences. We believe this variation adds depth and uniqueness to each skein.
If I order multiple skeins, will they be the exact same? Due to the hand-dyed nature of our product, no two skeins will ever be the same. If you are purchasing multiple skeins for a project, please order them at the same time and alternate rows.
I have an issue with my order what should I do? Please email Wilderness Fibers.com to resolve any issues with your order.
How long will it take for me to receive my items once shipped? For domestic purchases, it takes approximately 5-7 business days. Mail delays can and do occur. Please contact USPS (usps.com) or your local post office to inquire about any packages that haven’t been received.
Why does my colorway look different from the picture on the listing? First, please consider that small batch dyeing produces varied results. Uniqueness is one of the most beautiful elements of hand-dyed yarn and generally appreciated. Unless you receive the exact skein that was photographed, items you purchase from the store will have their own color variations and shifts. Colors in monitors will vary. The color you’re seeing on your computer may be generating a more green or red shade on the color spectrum. Lastly, some of the skeins that move through the shop are re-skeined due to tangling. This means that the fiber has been rewound and that the color will be evenly distributed throughout. Many hanks that leave the shop have not been re-skeined and will look ‘color blocked’ until caked.
My yarn is bleeding, is that normal? It’s normal for your yarn to bleed slightly for the first couple of washes especially if the colorway is saturated. Try soaking your hand knits for 5-10 minutes in cold water and lay them flat to dry. Although super wash yarns can be machine laundered we always recommend hand-washing for longevity. Your yarn should not bleed onto your hands while knitting, if this occurs please contact us at wildernessserenityfiberarts.comto resolve the issue.