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

Hermes – Hand-Dyed Merino Yarn

Inspired by Hermes—god of orators, merchants, thieves, travelers, and herald of the gods—this yarn celebrates motion, message, and making a living by your wits and your hands. Hermes carries the words of the gods across the world, protects those on the road, blesses storytellers, and watches over those who trade, craft, and sell their wares.

Dyed in bright, lively tones of golden yellow, pink and purple, and blue-greens, this colorway feels like a journey in motion—sunlit roads, shifting skies, and the energy of ideas moving from place to place. This yarn is dyed in the hope that you’ll use it to tell your own stories through your projects. Travel. Trade. Share the beauty.

Why you’ll love it

Hermes is a yarn for makers on the move—physically or creatively. The palette is expressive and joyful, perfect for projects that feel alive with intention and narrative. It’s well suited for gifts, wearable pieces, and makes that feel like companions rather than objects.

This is yarn that encourages curiosity, connection, and the courage to put your work out into the world.  

Details

• Hand-dyed yarn inspired by myth, travel, and storytelling
• Colorway: golden yellow, pink and purple, blue-greens
• Dyed with intention and natural variation

Care

• Wet block when finished
• Hand wash with detergent of your choice
• 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—and that variation is part of the magic. If you’re planning a larger project and would like closely matched skeins, please feel free to reach out. I’m always happy to work with you to coordinate dye lots or create a special batch so your finished piece turns out as beautifully as you imagine.