I Slate a Dragon!

I Slate a Dragon! is a hand-dyed yarn colorway inspired by soft stone and misty skies. This light gray shade is clean and modern, with subtle depth that keeps it from feeling flat. Calm and versatile, it works as both a refined neutral and a supporting player in colorwork.

Hand dyed in small batches, each skein features gentle tonal variation that adds dimension while preserving excellent stitch definition. Now, I Slate a Dragon! is an ideal choice for sweaters, shawls, textured stitches, and projects where a cool, understated palette lets craftsmanship shine.

As with all hand dyed yarns, slight variation between skeins is part of the handmade process. For larger projects, alternating skeins is recommended for a smooth, cohesive fabric.

Fiber Content: 100% Baby Llama
Weight: Fingering
Yardage: 437yd/400m
Skein Weight: 100g
Ply: 4-ply
Suggested Needle Size: US 1-2
Suggested Hook Size: D3

Pro Tip: If your project uses more than one skein in the same colorway, we recommend alternating skeins every row. Hand-dyed yarns naturally have slight shifts in tone and saturation, and switching skeins as you go helps those subtle variations blend beautifully for a more consistent, cohesive fabric.

You can even use this technique with a single-skein project: wind the skein into two balls and alternate between them each row. If you’re working from a center-pull cake, just use both the inside and outside strand to alternate rows.

Perfect For: Lightweight sweaters, scarves, hats, mittens, shawls, and year-round home décor projects. 

Care Instructions 

Wash only when necessary — fine llama rarely needs frequent cleaning. When your piece does need care, hand-soak in cool water with a mild wool wash. Avoid detergent, wringing, agitation, or machine washing (even on delicate cycles). Press gently in a towel to remove excess water and lay flat to dry away from direct sunlight. 

A small amount of color release is normal with hand-dyed yarns, especially with deeply saturated colorways. This will lessen over time and does not affect the quality of your finished piece.

Cherish your handmade item — with gentle care, it will last a lifetime.