Mere-Ama

fibre: 100% Superwash Merino Wool
yrds/m: 968/867
oz/grams: 4.1/115
weight: lace (2ply)
gauge: depends on project
care: Handwash only and lay flat to dry.

This dark teal semi-solid yarn is called "Mere-Ama", for the 'sea mother' of the Finns and Saami was also called Vete-Ema or Mier-Iema, according to the language of her worshipers. But she was conceived identically by all of all them: as the spirit of water. Her most powerful manifestation was the ocean, but she resided as well in streams and brooks. At ceremonies in honor of this goddess of silky, silver-streaked hair, her people were sprinkled with water, an embodiment of Mere-Ama....Mere-Ama also ruled sea creatures, especially the fish her people depended on for food."