Farm Yarn - Deadman’s Rib

Deadman’s Rib is a rich, tonal red that leans deep into the forest floor—think wine-dark mushroom gills, the velvet interior of a rotting log, or the earthy flush beneath a patch of wet moss. Overdyed on naturally grey yarn, the beetroot tones take on a layered, organic complexity that shifts in the light. It’s a shade with presence: dark, grounded, and softly glowing from within. Elegant but wild. Moody, not flashy. This is the color that lingers in shadow long after you’ve stepped back into the sun.

Each skein is spun from 100% Border Leicester wool, grown by Siri at Yankee Rock Farm, and custom dyed by Sarah of Green Goat Ranch. The naturally grey fleece gives the dye a muted luminosity, adding depth and nuance that can’t be achieved on white yarn. Border Leicester’s signature bounce and gentle halo make it ideal for cozy garments with soft structure and visible stitchwork. DK weight, 300 yards per skein, and available only in full skeins, Deadman’s Rib is part of a hyper-local collaboration built on friendship, fiber, and the quiet magic of the woods.

Yarn Weight: DK

Fiber: Border Leicester Wool

Yards: 300