Forget Me Not Gradient - Superfine 19.5 Micron American Merino Wool Combed Top

I enjoyed mixing these moody colors (gold, burnt orange, olive green, turquoise, deep teal) from the primary colored dyes I use, with the help of a bit of brown to tone it all.   These little flowers are Myosotis arvensis, and this fun fact came up in my research:

“The common name, Forget Me Not, comes from a German legend
about a knight who died trying to get the flowers for his lover and
called out with his last breath, “Forget me not!”. The Greek name,
Myosotis, means mouse’s ear because the oval, furry leaves
resemble a mouse’s ear.”

The fiber is Superfine 19.5 micron American Merino, which is cottony soft. I dyed this in a true long gradient, working each color into the next. This one is a great candidate for fractal spinning, or take it apart and make it do what you want. This fiber is equally happy when spun as fine lace all the way to bulky singles. Use a solid to ply with if you’d like to stretch it, teal or navy or black or brown would make the colors pop more, a cream or white would tone the colors down. Or try a soothing green to tie it all together.

100% 19.5 American Merino Wool Combed Top
Hand Dyed with Lanaset Professional Dyes
Hand wash cool with pH neutral/wool safe wash, a splash of vinegar is helpful.  Dry flat.
Each braid is ~ 4oz