Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit — Hand-Dyed Wool Roving

4 ounces of hand-dyed wool roving in Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit, inspired by the novel Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit by Jeanette Winterson.

Originally developed as part of my Banned Book Yarn Club, this colorway draws from the novel’s vivid symbolism and emotional tension. Bright citrus golds glow at the center of the braid, surrounded by cool greens, softened blues, and deep, wine-toned reds — a palette that balances sweetness with resistance, warmth with complexity.

Color shifts intentionally along the braid, allowing contrast and depth to reveal themselves as the fiber is spun, felted, or woven. Dyed in small batches, each braid is a one-of-a-kind interpretation of a story that refuses to be simplified.

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.