Charon - Hand-Dyed Merino Yarn - Briar Patch Fibre Co

Charon – Hand-Dyed Merino Yarn

Inspired by Charon, the ferryman of the Underworld, this hand-dyed yarn carries a story of passage, patience, and remembrance. In ancient Greek burial rites, a small coin—Charon’s Obol—was placed with the dead so their souls could pay for safe passage across the River Styx. Those without it were said to linger, waiting on the shore for a hundred years.

This colorway is dyed as a quiet meditation on time and transition. When you work with Charon, my hope is that you savor every second and every stitch—honoring the moments we’re given and the care we place into what we make.

Why you’ll love it

Charon is a yarn for slow, thoughtful projects. It invites presence and intention, rewarding steady hands and mindful making. Perfect for pieces meant to last—or to carry meaning—it reminds us that the journey matters just as much as the destination.

Details

• Hand-dyed yarn inspired by myth and passage
• 100% Merino wool
• DK weight
• 100 g skein
• Approximately 246 yards

Care

• Wet block when finished
• Hand wash recommended
• Lay flat to dry
• Some color bleeding may occur on the first wash

About This Yarn

Each skein is dyed in the same pot, but hand-dyed yarns will always take color a little differently. These variations are part of what make each skein unique—much like the stories we bring to our work.