Laughing Cat Fibers

Mourning Dove— Hand-Dyed Wool Roving

Soft, quiet, and beautifully understated, Mourning Dove was inspired by the subtle watercolor palette of one of our most familiar backyard birds.

Rather than the simple brown and gray we often associate with mourning doves, the inspiration reveals a surprisingly complex range of color: soft blush, dusty mauve, smoky plum, warm cream, muted gray, and the faintest washes of blue-green.

Those colors become especially beautiful on wool roving. Deep plum and wine drift into hazy lavender and blush, while stretches of natural cream are touched with pale aqua, soft green, and warm neutral tones. The colors move into one another much like watercolor spreading across paper, leaving plenty of lighter space for the deeper shades to breathe.

The result is a gentle, atmospheric braid with enough contrast to create beautiful movement once spun—quiet from a distance, but full of unexpected color up close.

Spun, this braid creates a yarn full of movement and depth—subtle transitions, moments of brightness, and grounding tones that anchor the palette. It is a colorway that evolves in your hands, much like the ideas that inspired it.

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.