Soft Chartreuse: Premium Desi Oon & Natural Dye Wool Yarns

Weave the subtle, earthy tones of mountain botanicals into your next heirloom piece. Sourced ethically from the pristine, high-altitude landscapes of the Himalayan region, this premium 4-ply desi oon (traditional indigenous wool) is crafted for independent designers who honor authentic slow textiles. To achieve this delicate, muted green-yellow, we use a careful 20% extraction of pure Myrobalan—a powerful, 100% plant based dye. The result is a stunning, grounding colorway that brings the quiet beauty of heritage craftsmanship directly to your needles.

THE SLOW TEXTILE DIFFERENCE Because true natural dye wool yarns rely entirely on the rhythms of nature, this specific color cannot be mass-produced on a factory floor. Our Soft Chartreuse is dictated entirely by seasonal botanical foraging. When you invest in this batch, you are securing a highly limited, artisan-crafted fiber that directly supports local shepherds and sustainable practices. Secure your sweater quantity before this specific botanical harvest is fully depleted.

STUDIO SWATCH & GAUGE NOTES To ensure you have the precise technical specifications for your garment construction, we rigorously swatch-test every batch in our studio:

• Base Yarn: HWMT 410

• Dyestuff: Myrobalan (100% plant based dye)

• Colorway Percentage: 20% Botanical Extraction

• Stitch: Stockinette (Washed & Blocked)

• Gauge: 20 stitches x 34 rows = 10 cm (4 inches)

WHAT IS IT LIKE TO CRAFT WITH? Engineered for a smooth, effortless glide with a distinctly rustic soul. Sitting comfortably at 20–23 microns, this desi oon wool boasts an incredible natural memory. It snaps right back into shape, providing the perfect balance of beginner-friendly softness and the rugged, pill-resistant durability that master designers demand.

WHAT CAN YOU MAKE WITH THIS YARN? This soft, earthy chartreuse is incredibly versatile. It serves as a beautiful pop of gentle color for lightweight spring garments, elegant shawls, and textured accessories, while also working beautifully as an earthy contrast color in complex stranded colorwork yokes.

STITCHES THAT STEAL THE SCENE

• Lace & Eyelets: The delicate botanical tone allows intricate open-work stitches to stand out with incredible clarity.

• Stocking Stitch: Clean, modern lines perfectly display the subtle, natural depth of a pure botanical dye.

• Ribs (1x1 or 2x2): Snug, highly elastic cuffs and hems thanks to the traditional, rugged bounce of the indigenous fiber.

THE QUICK SPECS

• Fiber: 100% Desi Oon / Indigenous Wool Yarns (Ethically sourced from the Himalayan region)

• Color: 20% Botanical Myrobalan Extract (Soft Chartreuse)

• Weight: 4-Ply / 10 Count

• Category: Natural dye wool yarns / Pure Himalayan wool yarns

CARE NOTE Gentle handwash or cool machine wash on a delicate cycle; dry flat in the shade. Because these are living yarns colored with real botanical extracts, tones may gently mellow and evolve over time—a highly sought-after hallmark of genuine, earth-friendly textiles.