Wild Mountain Rose

Soft yet resilient, delicate yet untamed—Wild Mountain Rose embodies the beauty of a bloom that thrives against all odds. Inspired by Dolly Parton's heartfelt lyric, this colorway is a love letter to the wild roses that dot the Appalachian hillsides, standing strong in the mountain air, just like the stories woven into country songs. First this is dyed a soft, dusty purple/pink - like the petals of a wild rose.  From there speckles of deep mulberry and crimson are added - echoing the rich mountain blossoms.  Then I apply speckles of mossy and sage greens - sun-dappled leaves and the rugged beauty of the Tennessee hills.  Finally, I add a layer of twilight blue - like shadows cast over wildflower fields as the sun sets beyond the ridgeline. I let the speckles bleed a bit in the dyepots creating a watercolor effect that will work up beautifully in either knit or crochet! Pairs with:  Dolly Parton and Wild Mountain Rose were both designed to pair with this colorway - I also love it with e