Core Colours

Introducing our first fifteen Core Colours! These colours have either been very popular or personal favorites. I think they are a good starting ground leading into a larger collection of shades that represent our brand. (We hope you think so too!)

These images are a representation of a single dyelot of these core colours on multiple bases to showcase the variety that is achieved based on yarn composition. There are many variables in natural dyeing that lead to variances in colour even when being very diligent in the process. It is something that I have grown to love and appreciate. Every new season brings variances in it's blooms and similarly every dyelot's shade has it's own personality.

Amelia's Pink

Bright and exciting, this Cochineal dominant colour is sweet, fun and energetic;

just like my niece Amelia.

Heirloom Red

Amelia's Pink

This combination of Madder and Cochineal is calm and complimentary. Rusty red and coral tones play with each other for a uniquely shaded colour.

Happy Yellow

Amelia's Pink

Forest Floor

This sunshine yellow is made from Osage, its subtle cheery shades always brighten my day!

Forest Floor

Hint of Indigo

Forest Floor

Hand picked Goldenrod is the main component in this subdued and moody green. The addition of Iron is what transforms the once pale yellow to what we see here.

Hint of Indigo

Indigo is such a fun and interesting natural dye. The vat process allows lots of variation in richness of colour, but I've always loved the softness that one single dip provides.

Amethyst

Hint of Indigo

Logwood has been a favorite of mine for years. It's true and intense shades make it such an easy colour to love and wear.

Slate

Harbour Mist

This rich grey is born out of a mixture of Madder, Logwood, Osage, and Iron and varies it's shades based on heat! Some parts of the skeins get a little hotter, therefore a little bit more beige, and I think the result is complicated and stunning.

Harbour Mist

Harbour Mist is the second bath of Slate and therefore compliments it perfectly while still holding its own as a lovely soft grey.

Sepia

Harbour Mist

Moody Mauve

Is it pink? Is it beige? It's both. Sepia is born from a blend of madder root, cochineal, and walnut husks leaving it a subtle neutral with pretty hints of something more.

Moody Mauve

This combination of Madder and Logwood blurs the lines between pink and purple, a very wearable colour!

Coreopsis

Moody Mauve

Spring Leaf

Coreopsis is both the name of the colour and the dye material used to create it! The coreopsis flowers used for this rich orange are grown in Nova Scotia.

Spring Leaf

Moody Mauve

Spring Leaf

I love being able to exhaust my dyebaths and achieve a second beautiful colour! This is the second bath of Forest Floor. A lovely pale and moody green.

Beautiful Beige

A soft and natural tone created with Walnut Husks.

Coral

Beautiful Beige

This vibrant colour is made with Madder Root.

Pale Amethyst

Beautiful Beige

Pale Amethyst

The exhaust bath of Amethyst is a beautiful grey/purple that tricks your eye depending on the light.