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A lavender-colored twisted yarn with gold text reading 'The Wooly Caterpillar' and smaller text 'Peru, Vermont' on a black background.

The exclusive home of hand-dyed yarns from Fox & Owl Dye Lab

Logo for Fox & Owl Dye Lab featuring a fox and an owl sitting together inside a circular design with decorative leaves and flowers, and the text "We put color in yarn" at the top.

This weeks featured colorways - Check out more options on our SHOP page.

The American Robin: The Egg The American Robin: The Egg The American Robin: The Egg
The American Robin: The Egg
$25.00

🥚Soft. Tranquil. Refreshing.

The American Robin: The Egg is a beautifully tonal yarn inspired by the iconic blue of a robin’s egg. Gentle variations of turquoise and sky blue create a smooth, harmonious colorway that feels calm, clean, and effortlessly elegant.

Perfect for projects where subtle depth and texture shine, this yarn works up beautifully in garments, shawls, and accessories. The tonal shifts add just enough visual interest while maintaining a cohesive, polished look.

Whether you're crafting something delicate or timeless, The American Robin: The Egg brings a breath of fresh spring air to every stitch.

  • Select Sock/Fingering

    • 75% Fine Superwash Merino, 25% Recycled Nylon

    • 100g

    • 400 meters or 437 yards

    • 4 ply

  • Worsted Select weight

    • 100% Fine Superwash Merino

    • 100g

    • 200 meters or 219 yards

    • 4 ply

The American Robin: The Nest The American Robin: The Nest The American Robin: The Nest
The American Robin: The Nest
$25.00

🪺Natural. Cozy. Earthy.

The American Robin: The Nest - Embrace the comforting tones of a cozy hideaway with "The American Robin: The Nest," a tonal variegated yarn that beautifully captures the essence of a spring shelter. This stunning colorway features a warm blend of deeply rich espresso browns, soft taupe, and delicate creamy vanilla. Like a carefully constructed robin's nest, the colors interlock in a gentle, tonal dance, creating a fabric that is textured and visually inviting.

This yarn is perfect for knitting a rustic shawl, a warm beanie, or any project that calls for a touch of natural, sophisticated color and cozy comfort.

  • Select Sock/Fingering

    • 75% Fine Superwash Merino, 25% Recycled Nylon

    • 100g

    • 400 meters or 437 yards

    • 4 ply

  • Worsted Select weight

    • 100% Fine Superwash Merino

    • 100g

    • 200 meters or 219 yards

    • 4 ply

A lavender-colored skein of yarn with the text 'The Wholly Caterpillar Perry, Vermont' below it.

We put color in yarn

Knitted piece with purple and white pattern, two balls of yarn in purple and white, and knitting needles with fox-shaped stitch markers on a wooden surface.

The Wooly Caterpillar is a small, family run yarn business that launched in December 2025. All our yarns are dyed by our Founder & Chief Creative Officer, Vicky.

We present you stunning colorways on sumptuous yarns that are easy on your wallet - ensuring that fiber arts are accessible to as many people as possible.

The Wooly Caterpillar is the exclusive home of Fox & Owl Dye Lab - our own private label yarns.

Logo for Fox & Owl Dye Lab featuring a fox and an owl surrounded by flowers and the text 'We put color in yarn'.

What our customers are saying:

Customer review with five stars, praising yarn colors, easy ordering, nice packaging, and excellent overall experience.
Customer reviews with a five-star rating and a quote thanking for the yarn and expressing anticipation for future projects, attributed to Cathy F.
A five-star review with a purple background and gold bokeh lights. The review says, 'The colors are gorgeous and the yarn is so soft. It’s almost too nice to knit socks with as the colors NEED to be seen; so it may have to become a one skin shawl.' by Julie M., Vermont.

Working with fiber is good for the soul - it grounds us and provides an avenue for meditative healing.

- Victoria Collingwood, Founder & Chief Creative Officer