Ocean Blue Worsted Weight Naturally Dyed Yarn

$28.00

Ocean Blue brings the dark to light shades of the colors of the deep Atlantic waters to the Gulf of Mexico.  Part of our Waters Collection, Ocean Blue is a tonal colorway that ranges from deep, saturated blue with subtle green undertones. Crafted from our original dye recipes using Saxon Blue.

Available in several fiber types, as, superwash, ecowash and non-superwash.

Primary Colors: Aqua, teal, blue-green
Secondary Tones: Soft periwinkle, sage green
Contrast Level: Medium (gentle color shifts)
Variegation Pattern: Organic sections 2-6 inches long
Overall Effect: Fluid, water-like color changes

How It Knits Up: River Orchid creates beautiful pooling and flashing effects in stockinette stitch. In textured patterns like cables or lace, the color changes enhance stitch definition without competing with the pattern. Perfect for projects where you want color interest without dramatic contrast.

Best Paired With:

  • Neutrals: Cream, natural white, soft gray
  • Blues: Dark indigo, periwinkle
  • Greens: Sage, moss green
  • Purples: Lavender (for colorwork)

Ocean Blue brings the dark to light shades of the colors of the deep Atlantic waters to the Gulf of Mexico.  Part of our Waters Collection, Ocean Blue is a tonal colorway that ranges from deep, saturated blue with subtle green undertones. Each skein is naturally-dyed using a Saxon Blue Base (a 1775 recipe combining ondigo (for the blue base) and sulfuric acid),  Available in several fiber types and finishes superwash, ecowash and non-superwash.