Laughing Cat Fibers

Glen Helen — Hand-Dyed Wool Roving

Glen Helen was created as the official show colorway for The Wool Gathering at Young’s in Yellow Springs, Ohio, inspired by the colors and textures of nearby Glen Helen Nature Preserve.

This colorway captures that moment when the forest begins its transition toward fall: brilliant yellow-green and mossy olive move through golden yellow and warm ochre, grounded by weathered stone gray and deep woodland brown. The palette was drawn from sunlit leaves, moss-covered rock, exposed earth and the limestone-lined streams that wind through the preserve.

On roving, those colors become especially dimensional. Long stretches of green and gold give way to earthy neutrals and stone, creating beautiful possibilities at the wheel. Spin directly from the braid for organic color transitions, divide it to create repeating sequences, or separate the colors to control where those bold greens and autumn golds appear in your finished yarn.

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.