All Boys Aren’t Blue — Hand-Dyed Wool Roving

All Boys Aren’t Blue — Hand-Dyed Wool Roving

4 ounces of hand-dyed wool roving in All Boys Aren’t Blue, inspired by All Boys Aren't Blue by George M. Johnson.

Originally developed as the first colorway in my Banned Books Yarn Club, this roving translates the heart of the collection into fiber for spinners, felters, and fiber artists.

Johnson’s memoir speaks openly about identity, vulnerability, and lived experience — themes that have led the book to be frequently challenged, but also make it deeply important. This roving honors that honesty through color, movement, and intention.

Layered, saturated blues move organically along the braid, creating depth and variation that feels fluid and expressive in the hand. Dyed in small batches, each braid is custom curated to preserve softness, loft, and clarity of color, making it well-suited for spinning yarn with nuance, felting statement pieces, or incorporating into mixed-media fiber work.

Each braid is a one-of-a-kind expression of story, visibility, and creative resistance.

Breed-Specific Details

Falkland
Smooth and soft with an easy, even draft. Produces a round, balanced yarn with excellent versatility. Well-suited for consistent singles and multi-ply yarns.

Merino
Exceptionally soft with a fine, dense crimp. Drafts smoothly and spins into soft, elastic yarn with beautiful drape. Ideal for next-to-skin projects and spinners who love a plush hand feel.

Rambouillet
Springy and elastic with a denser feel. Drafts best with a controlled hand and produces lofty yarn with strong memory. Ideal for socks, hats, and textured stitches that benefit from bounce.

Romney
Sturdy and durable with a longer staple length. Drafts smoothly and spins into a strong, textured yarn. Excellent for weaving, outerwear, felting, and projects where structure and durability matter.

Targhee
Soft, bouncy, and forgiving to spin. Creates plush, lofty yarn with warmth and elasticity. A great choice for cozy garments and next-to-skin wearables.

Please Note

This roving is dyed to order. Please allow 4–6 weeks for processing.
Each braid is hand-dyed in small batches; no two are ever exactly alike.
Variations in color placement and saturation are a natural part of the hand-dyeing process.