Jersey Devil – Variegated – Black, Brown and Ochre

In New Jersey Folklore, the Jersey Devil is a legendary creature inhabiting the forests of the Pine Barrens in South Jersey.  There are many variations, but it is commonly described as a flying biped with hooves, a kangaroo-like creature with a goat head and leathery wings, horns, small arms with clawed hands and a forked tail. It has been reported to move quickly and emits a high-pitched blood-curdling scream.

Barbara A. Woods further elaborates on the origin of the creature as the 13^th child of the Leeds family. According to popular folklore, the Jersey Devil originated with a Pine Barrens resident named Jane Leeds, known as "Mother Leeds." The legend states that Mother Leeds had twelve children and, after finding she was pregnant for the thirteenth time, cursed the child in frustration, crying that the child would be the "devil." In 1735, Mother Leeds was in labor on a stormy night while her friends gathered around her. Born as a normal child, the thirteenth child changed to a creature with hooves, a goat's head, bat wings, and a forked tail. Growling and screaming, the child beat everyone with its tail before flying up the chimney and heading into the pines. In some versions of the tale, Mother Leeds was supposedly a witch and the child's father was the devil, himself. Some versions of the legend also state that there was a subsequent attempt by local clergymen to exorcise the creature from the Pine Barrens.

Jersey Devil will be available to ship on select bases, other weights may be available as a special order. Multiple skein orders may be dyed-to-order ensuring a proper dye match.

Light DK
100% Superwash Merino Wool  
Light DK Weight, 8-ply
274 yds | 100g

Fingering 400
100% Superwash Merino Wool
Fingering Weight, 2-ply
400 yds | 100g

Fingering 438
100% Superwash Merino Wool
Fingering Weight, 4-ply
438 yds | 100g

Sock 463
75% Superwash Merino Wool
25% Nylon
Light Fingering Weight, 4-ply
463 yds | 100g

Suri
100% Suri Alpaca
Light Fingering Weight, 1-ply
437 yds | 100g

Color nuances may vary based on your computer screen settings. Hand-dyed yarn color will vary slightly, and you may notice minor shade or variegation differences between skeins and batches. Please be sure to purchase all yarn needed for a project from one batch, and alternate skeins to minimize color pooling or striping.