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​For some time now, I've had this crazy-mad, love affair with fiber.  I'm not sure if it's the colors, textures, or the possibilities of all the amazing creations to make; but my heart beats faster, my head swirls, & my smile radiates.  Dyeing makes me happy & calms all the craziness in my life.  Each dye lot has a name inspired by my life in Pensacola, on the lovely Gulf Coast, and on our farm ​The Hoof & Hare in the Deep South of Alabama, or an interest I have like art, flowers, & the metaphysical.  I hope my unique yarns & colors  will bring joy to your day & inspire you to create the most incredible projects.                XoXo, Natalie
Gulf Coast Love
“Saenger”
Gulf Coast Love Collection
Picture
 Gulf Coast ♥️: “Saenger.”
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Our local theater was designed by Emile Weil who fashioned the Grand Dame of Palafox in Spanish Baroque with an opulent Rococo style, opened its doors in 1925, entertaining locals with Vaudeville shows, Broadway plays, & silent screen classics. Interestingly, the back of the theater uses bricks from the Pensacola Opera House, once located on corner of Jefferson and Government Streets, but was destroyed in the hurricane of 1916.

May your day be entertaining with much laughter & many smiles.

details: 100% Merino, SW, fingering, $18.50; 415yd/379m; small dye lot of 5 skeins (3 skeins remain in stock)

​photo & information credit: Saenger Theatre, Studio South, Wikipedia              
“McGuire's”
photo courtesy of McGuire's Irish Pub
McGuire’s Irish Pub is a landmark on the Gulf Coast.  Locals and visitors feast on plentiful portions of Irish fare, thick steaks, & unique burgers served by the Mollies or imbibe on its brewery’s variety of beers or speciality drinks like the Irish Wake & McGuire’s Martinis.   Don’t forget to kiss the moose and staple a buck with a message on the wall for good luck.                        
hand-dyed yarn
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“Ruby-Throated Hummingbird”
One of the many wonders of a Southern spring is the first sighting of a Ruby-Throated Hummingbird.  These tiny flights of magic dart to flowers and dash into the air in a blink of an eye.  I often sit on my porch swing while knitting, listening for the soft swish of vibrating wings that hover over the feeder & faint chirps of thanks for their sips of liquid sugar. So precious & amazing.                       
photo courtesy of almanac.com
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“Via de Luna”
photo courtesy of Visit Pensacola 
Named after the 16th century,  Spanish explorer Don Tristan de Luna y Arellano, this road spans Pensacola Beach, flanked by Pensacola Bay & the Gulf of Mexico and is adorned with colorful beach homes, sugar-white sands, beautiful turquoise seas.          
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“Wild Flowers”
photo courtesy of Burpee
​In April 1513, Spanish conquistador Ponce de Leon sailed to Florida where he discovered neither gold, nor the Fountain of Youth, but lush vegetation & botanical beauty.  In full bloom with the magic of spring, this new land he named “La Florida,” the place of flowers.   Black-Eyed Susan, gaillardia, coreopsis, summer phlox, crimson clover, nasturium, passion flower, skull cap & crimson clover… oh my, the abundance of wildflowers we have!                           
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SOCK
 $16.50
85%Merino wool.15%nylon.10%cashmere.superwash.
452 yards. 100 grams. 4 ply.
hand-dyed at Studio South in Pensacola, Florida
South American yarn sourcing
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knit 2.25-3.25mm/US 1-3. 
27-32 stockinette stitches per 10cm/4in.
crochet 2.25-3.5mm/US B1-E4. 
21-32 single crochet stitches per 10cm/4in.
“Balloons
  over 
​  Foley”
photo courtesy of visitfoley.com
In early May, hot-air balloons festoon the Southern sky in a splendor of color from dawn to dusk.  Riders and spectators are surrounded by the whoosh of heated air, lifting hundreds of balloons over Foley like a mesmerizing kaleidoscope. It is a magnificient sight to experience.                                                        
SO SORRY, BUT THIS IS SOLD OUT! ​
“Gulf Waters”
                        photo courtesy of watertemperature.com
The Gulf of Mexico welcomes millions of locals and visitors each year to Pensacola Beach.  First, she sprinkles sugar white sands along the shore, beckoning anglers and beach-goers to come closer.  Then, winking waves invite guests to enjoy the bounty of her beautiful Gulf waters.  The sea's serenity will soothe your soul for sure.                                                            
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“Pelicans
 on
 Palafox Pier”
photo courtesy of visitpensacola.com
Perched on the railings around Palafox Pier at De Luna Plaza, a squadron of pelicans overlook Escambia Bay like patrolling watchmen. Perhaps, the seabirds ensure the safe passage of local mariners as believed by the Egyptians or just keep the fishermen company in hopes of a bit of their catch.  What do you think, y’all?  
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“Red Skies
​ at Night,
​Sailors Delight”
photo courtesy of gulfbreezedreamhomes.com
I was very young when I first heard this rhyme, coined by ancient mariners.  Believe it or not, I still recite it every time I see an amazing sunset.  I hope that I will have the good fortune to quote it for many more years to come.  Won’t you join me in keeping the seafarers’ wisdom alive?
hand-dyed yarn
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“Royal Hydrangea”
photo courtesy of Great Plant Picks
I love, love, love hydrangeas!  It blows my mind that the color of the huge blossoms, like cat-head biscuits baked in Southern kitchens, can change by altering the PH level of the soil; the more acidic, a blue to deep purple like this Royal Hydrangea & the more alkaline, the paler pinks and reds.  The roots are said to have medicinal properties, but beware: all other parts are toxic!   
SO SORRY, BUT THIS IS SOLD OUT! 
“Southern Azalea”
photo courtesy of Deja Bloom Azaleas
You know spring has come to the South when you see bushes bursting with colorful blossoms ranging from the brightest whites & vibrant fushias to the deepest reds. Come visit when the air is cool & the azaleas abloom; it is a wonderful sight to behold!      
SO SORRY, BUT THIS IS SOLD OUT! 
SPORT
$15.50
100% Merino wool.  superwash.
328 yards. 100 grams. 3 ply.
hand-dyed at Studio South in Pensacola, Florida
Italian yarn sourcing
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knit 3.25-3.75mm/US 3-5. 
23-26 stockinette stitches per 10cm/4in.
crochet 3.50-4.50mm/US E4-G7. 
16-20 single crochet stitches per 10cm/4in.
“Big Lagoon”
photo courtesy of Florida State Parks
On the westside of Pensacola, Big Lagoon separates the mainland from Perdido Key and the Gulf of Mexico. It is a favorite spot for locals and visitors who enjoy the 705 acre state park and its many amenities:  camping along the beaches; fishing, boating, canoeing in the shallow bays; and hiking in open woodlands or along the salt marshes.  The beautiful grounds are part of the Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail where a number of threatened and endangered species such as the jointweed, gopher tortoises, snowy plovers and least terns... are protected.  Come check it out for yourself.
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“Dancing Dragonflies”
photo courtesy of the US Wildlife Services
One of my favorite things to do is to row to the center of our farm's small pond and fish.  I use a purple Zebco rod with a  bobber and cast like a fly-fisherman.  This doesn't make for a successful catch, but it allows me solitude on the pond just before the sun sets when iridescent dragonflies dance on the water's surface where they feast and fly with enchanting elegance.  During these moments, I'm reminded of a wish I once read: "May you touch dragonflies & stars, dance with fairies, and talk to the moon."  Who wouldn't you want a little of that magic?  I'll take it any day of the week!
hand-dyed yarn
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“Hydrangea”
photo courtesty of plantingtree.com
I love, love, love hydrangeas, y'all!  It blows my mind that the color of the huge blossoms, like cat-head biscuits baked in Southern kitchens, can change by altering the PH level of the soil; the more acidic, a blue to deep purple & the more alkaline, the paler pinks and reds.  The roots are said to have medicinal properties, but beware: all other parts are toxic! 
SO SORRY, BUT THIS IS SOLD OUT! 
hand-dyed yarn
DK BFL
$17.00​
100% Bluefaced Leicester wool. superwash.
224 meters/245 yards. 100 grams. 4ply.
hand-dyed at Studio South in Pensacola, Florida
Italian yarn sourcing.
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knit 3.75-4.50mm/US 5-7. 
21-24 stockinette stitches per 10cm/4in.
crochet 4.50-5.50mm/US G7-I9.
12-17 single crochet stitches per 10cm/4in.​
“Crab Island”
photo courtesy of www.way.com
​Located inside Destin’s East Pass, Crab Island is a popular sandbar hangout for boaters.  The shallow water is perfect for relaxing in the exquisite emerald waters while enjoying a bite or beverage from one of the floating vendors.  It's a party in paradise!
                    ​
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“The
Emerald Coast”
photo courtesy of Forever Pensacola
The Emerald Coast spans 175 miles from Gulf Shores, Alabama, to Panama City, Florida, along the Gulf of Mexico.  This Gulf Coast shoreline lures visitors with its sugar-white sands and stunning seas like a mermaid’s tail, reflecting iridescence of pale turquoise to rich sapphire and deep emerald.   It’ll take your breath away.
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“Joe Patti's ”
photo courtesy of the City of Pensacola
Joe Patti’s Seafood Market is a Pensacola landmark.  For 75 years, locals and visitors have been buying the freshest, Gulf Coast seafood:  oysters from Bayou La Batre, Royal Red shrimp, & fish such as snapper or trigger.   Don’t be surprised to hear Mr. Frank telling customers about the catch or see him replenishing ice & stacking fish.  Make sure to grab your number when first walk in the door, or it will be a long wait for sure, y’all!    
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“Lady Bluebird”
photo courtesy of D. Furseth
At our Alabama farm The Hoof & Hare, we built a bluebird box in front of my garden. I often watch the Lady Bluebird zip in & out of her home, creating a nest & laying eggs. Did you know that bluebirds are harbinger of happiness and symbols of prosperity & progress?  I guess that’s why she brings a smile to my face.    
SO SORRY, BUT THIS IS SOLD OUT! 
“Red Skies
in the Morning, Sailors Take Warning”
photo courtesy of pnj.com
I was very young when I first heard this rhyme, coined by ancient mariners.  Believe it or not, I still recite it every time I see red skies in the morning.  Those painted dawns with strokes of red, layered with pink highlights or violet stipples are stunners but usually a colorful calm before the storm.  Mother Nature's creates the most amazing masterpieces.
hand-dyed yarn
 “Ruby-Throated    Hummingbird”
photo courtesy of almanac.com
​One of the many wonders of a Southern spring is the first sighting of a Ruby-Throated Hummingbird.  These tiny flights of magic dart to flowers and dash into the air in a blink of an eye.  I often sit on my porch swing while knitting, listening for the soft swish of vibrating wings that hover over the feeder & faint chirps of thanks for their sips of liquid sugar. It’s precious and amazing.                          
“Via de Luna”
photo courtesy of Visit Pensacola 
Named after the 16th century,  Spanish explorer Don Tristan de Luna y Arellano, this road spans Pensacola Beach, flanked by Pensacola Bay & the Gulf of Mexico and is adorned with colorful beach homes, sugar-white sands, beautiful turquoise seas. Y'all, this road leads to paradise! 
hand-dyed yarn
DK
$18.00
100% Merino wool.  superwash.
210 meters/230 yards. 100 grams. 3ply.
hand-dyed at Studio South in Pensacola, Florida
Italian yarn sourcing.
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​knit 3.75-4.50mm/US 5-7. 
21-24 stockinette stitches per 10cm/4in.
crochet 4.50-5.50mm/US G7-I9.
12-17 single crochet stitches per 10cm/4in.
“Blue Moon Wisteria”
photo courtesy of fastgrowingtrees.com
Spring has come to the South when you see the wisteria blossoms cascading from pergolas, draping within a canopy of trees, or peeking from the middle of brambles. Many of these perennial vines are invasive on the Gulf Coast but sure are beautiful as they adorn vegetation like a jeweled necklace.  Here's a fun fact:  The world's largest known wisteria is in Sierra Madre, California, measuring more than 1 acre in size and weighing 250 tons!                             
So sorry, but this is now SOLD OUT! 
​“Dancing Dragonflies”
photo courtesy of dragonflyfund.com
One of my favorite things to do is to row to the center of our farm's small pond and fish.  I use a purple Zebco rod with a  bobber and cast like a fly-fisherman.  This doesn't make for a successful catch, but it allows me solitude on the pond just before the sun sets when iridescent dragonflies dance on the water's surface where they feast and fly with enchanting elegance.  During these moments, I'm reminded of a wish I once read: "May you touch dragonflies & stars, dance with fairies, and talk to the moon." Who wouldn't want that little bit of magic?                         
Picture
​“Pensacola Beach”
photo courtesy of Visit Pensacola
I've had the good fortune to visit beaches around the world, but not one compares to Pensacola's sugar-white sands and prismatic seas of sapphire.  I imagine today's allure is very similar to the beauty revealed to the first Spanish explorers, led by Don Tristan de Luna, in the 1559.  Sadly, they would experience Mother Nature's ugliness in a devastating hurricane causing the settlers to abandon paradise.  She sure is a powerful force, creating both magnificence and destruction on Pensacola Beach! 
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​“Pitcher Plant”
photo courtesy of Carnivorous Plants
Did you know that these strange plants are carnivorous? Flourishing in the wetlands of the Gulf Coast, these perennials have tubular leaves that collect water like a pitcher so they're favorite spots for insects.  The plants lure their prey by secreting nectar along the tube's slippery rim where they fall inside & get trapped by the hairy lining of the leaves.  Captured insects are dissolved by the digestive enzymes, converting the victims' bodies into nitrogen.  What a weird and wonderful world we live in.

hand-dyed yarn
“Red Skies
at Night,
  Sailors Delight”
photo courtesy of gulfbreezedreamhomes.com
I was very young when I first heard this rhyme, coined by ancient mariners.  Believe it or not, I still recite it every time I see an amazing sunset.  I hope that I will have the good fortune to quote it for many more years to come.  Won’t you join me in keeping the seafarers’ wisdom alive?
hand-dyed yarn
“Red Skies
 in the Morning, 
Sailors Take Warning”
photo courtesy of pnj.com
​I was very young when I first heard this rhyme, coined by ancient mariners.  Believe it or not, I still recite it every time I see red skies in the morning.  Those painted dawns with strokes of red, layered with pink highlights or violet stipples are stunners but usually a colorful calm before the storm.  Mother Nature creates some amazing masterpieces. 
hand-dyed yarn
ARAN
$15.50
100% Merino wool.  superwash.
155 meters/170 yards. 100 grams. 4 ply.
hand-dyed at Studio South in Pensacola, Florida
Italian & South American yarn sourcing
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knit 4.50-5.50mm/US 7-9. 
16-20 stockinette stitches per 10cm/4in.
crochet 5.50-6.50mm/US I9-K10.5
11-14 single crochet stitches per 10cm/4in.
“A Day in Paradise”
photo courtesy of Visit Penascola
The Emerald Coast, spanning 175 miles from Gulf Shores, Alabama, to Panama City, Florida, along the Gulf of Mexico, welcomes millions of locals and visitors each year.  Sunning on sugar-white beaches, fishing for big catch like tuna or marlin, or exploring the area's rich history...Nothing beats a day in paradise on the Gulf Coast of Northwest Florida and Southeast Alabama.    
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“Bayou Grande”
photo courtesy of the pnj.com
On the westside, separating Warrington from Pensacola Naval Air Station, Bayou Grande is a shallow protected inlet of Pensacola Bay sheltered by barrier islands. Locals fish and boat on the bayou, a distinctive habitat for both land animals and marine life that thrive in the shallow, brackish waters of coastal wetlands and stands of pines, oak groves, or palmetto canopies.  This is a great way to experience a unique ecosystem only found on the Gulf Coast.       
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“Beach Plover”
photo courtesy of allaboutbirds.org
These white puffs of sweetness are a common sight on Gulf Coast beaches.  The Snowy Plovers stay on our sandy shores permanently, making their home because they have an abundance of food:  small crustaceans, marine worms, & insects that wash up on the beach.  From the spring through the summer, these small waders nest on the sand and need protection from beach goers & boaters who inadvertently disturb their nesting grounds and young.  So, tread lightly and keep the Beach Plover safe.
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“Cat. 5”
photo courtesy of ArchiExpo
Hurricane season from June to November is a way of life for those who live on the Gulf Coast.  It’s a time when pantries are stocked, battery & water supplies checked, & preparations made should Mother Nature strike with a Cat. 5 of sustained winds of 156 + mph. Trust me--you never want to experience this wrath of hers.                                                               
hand-dyed yarn
        “Dancing       
      Dragonflies”
photo of dragonflyfund.com
One of my favorite things to do is to row to the center of our farm's small pond and fish.  I use a purple Zebco rod with a  bobber and cast like a fly-fisherman.  This doesn't make for a successful catch, but it allows me solitude on the pond just before the sun sets when iridescent dragonflies dance on the water's surface where they feast and fly with enchanting elegance.  During these moments, I'm reminded of a wish I once read: "May you touch dragonflies & stars, dance with fairies, and talk to the moon." Who wouldn't want a little of that magic?  I'd take it all day long.
SO SORRY, THIS IS SOLD OUT! 
“Satsuma”
photo courtesy of feedmedearly.com
​Brought to the United States from Japan, the Satsuma was first grown on the Gulf Coast in the early 1900s.  Described as the “Christmas Tangerine,” this sugar sweet fruit with a thicker rind is seedless, juicier, and easier to peel than its cousin and became so popular that Alabama, Florida, and Louisiana all have cities named after this unique citrus.  Each year I anxiously wait for the end of October for both Halloween and the first sightings of the delicious Satsumas.
hand-dyed yarn
CHUNKY
$14.50
100% Merino wool. extra fine. non-superwash.
100m/109 yd. 100 grams. 2 ply.
hand-dyed at Studio South in Pensacola, Florida
Italian yarn sourcing
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knit 5.5-8mm/US 9-11. 12-15
12-15 stockinette stitches per 10cm/4in.
crochet 6.5-9mm/USK10-M12.
8-11 single crochet stitches per 10cm/4in.
 “Cat. 5” 
photo courtesy of ArchiExpo
Hurricane season from June to November is a way of life for those who live on the Gulf Coast.  It’s a time when pantries are stocked, battery & water supplies checked, & preparations made should Mother Nature strike with Cat. 5, sustained winds of 156 + mph.  Trust me--you do not want to experience her wrath.     
hand-dyed yarn
              “Honeysuckle”                                     
photo courtesy of gardenersworld.com
Honeysuckle is this crazy vine that you find everywhere once spring comes to the South.  The climbing plant has beautiful, tubular blossoms which vary in color from white to yellow with an intoxicating fragrance & sweet nectar, attracting bees & hummingbirds...and me.  Y'all, I just love, love, love it!             
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“One Fine Day”
photo courtesy of navarrebeach.com
Nothing beats life on the Gulf Coast of Northwest Florida. Sunning on the sugar-white beaches of the Emerald Coast, fishing on the Edge near DeSoto Canyon for big catches like marlin & tuna, or exploring the rich history of the “City of Five Flags, all certainly make for one fine day in the South. There’s something for everyone.   
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“Southern Azalea”
Picture
photo courtesy of Deja Bloom Azaleas
You know spring has come to the South when you see bushes bursting with colorful blossoms ranging from the brightest whites & vibrant fushias to the deepest reds.  Come visit when the air is cool & the bushes abloom; the Southern Azalea is wonderful sight to behold. 
So sorry, but this is now SOLD OUT!
“Sunrise
over
​ Quietwater”
photo courtesy of gramho.com
​Facing Santa Rosa Sound, Quietwater in the heart of Pensacola Beach is the perfect place to watch the day begin or walk along the boardwalk for dining, shopping, & music at the shell-shaped amphitheatre.  Join me and watch the sunrise over Quietwater.  ​You won't be disappointed. 
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“Via de Luna”
photo courtesy of Visit Pensacola 
​Named after the 16th century,  Spanish explorer Don Tristan de Luna y Arellano, this road spans Pensacola Beach, flanked by Pensacola Bay & the Gulf of Mexico and is adorned with colorful beach homes, sugar-white sands, beautiful turquoise seas.  Via de Luna--the path to paradise! 
hand-dyed yarn
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