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Hand-Dyed Yarn, Inspired by Vermont

Small-batch colorways with a little Green Mountain soul, hand-dyed in Peru, Vermont.

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Dyed by hand in the Green Mountains

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We put color in yarn

Every skein from The Wooly Caterpillar is dyed by hand here in Vermont, one small batch at a time. I’m inspired by the colors, places, people, and little oddities that make life memorable—from autumn backroads and mountain skies to beloved animals and family stories. My goal is simple: to create yarn that feels special before you ever cast on, and becomes part of something even more special once it’s in your hands.

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Meet The Wooly Caterpillar Team

  • "Can we just start with the yarn is the most gorgeous colors! You cannot find yarn with these colors. Ordering was as easy as it gets, so was delivery - and it was packaged so nicely! The whole experience is top notch! So much so I ordered again! And truly, the colors cannot be found anywhere else! "

    Hilary D., Caterpillar Crew Member

  • "Thank you so much for the beautiful yarn! Keep up the awesome work! We look forward to seeing what else you all make!! "

    Cathy F., Caterpillar Crew Member

  • "Beautiful Yarn!! Great price & fast delivery! Highly recommend!"

    Kristen L., Caterpillar Crew Member

  • "Beautiful yarn , great quality and great service. I highly recommend the company! "

    Wendy A., Caterpillar Crew Member

  • "The colors are gorgeous and the yarn is so soft. It’s almost too nice to knit socks with as the colors NEED to be seen; so it may have to become a one skein shawl. "

    Julie M., Caterpillar Crew Member

  • "Stunning!! I have not been able to use it but admire it nightly in my calming moment before I put little one to bed. Could not recommend more! "

    Priscilla J., Caterpillar Crew Member

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