Your Coastal Colour Yarn Guide
I adore the coastal style. Whether it be home decor or my closet, I love it. And it’s definitely because I’m from the Atlantic Coast of Canada.
If you’re located in the United States, think of the Eastern Coast, including Maine, Massachusetts, North Carolina & more!
When we visited Maine almost 10 years ago, I fell in love with Portland, ME because of how much it reminded me of Halifax, NS.
There are plenty of similarities between the 2 countries, as I’m sure you’ve noticed. I adore the Atlantic Coast and want to incorporate MORE pieces throughout my home & closet of the colours that warm me up.
So grab a pen and paper to jot down your favourite yarn!
Here is your guide for finding coastal (Atlantic coast) colours to incorporate into your knits!
East Coast Colour Yarn Guide
White/Off White
Any shade of white will do to represent coastal colours.
From lighthouses, whitecaps, seagulls, to sailboats. There is plenty of representation of white.
Yarn shown in the image:
- Drops nepal in white
- Drops kid silk in off white
- Briggs and little heritage in natural
- Sandnes garn Lynn silk mohair in salt n’ pepper
Grey
When you think of the coast, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Fog. At least, it is for me.
There is nothing more serene than a foggy morning walk along the beach (bring a hat for your hair!).
Some other grey inspiration is weathered cedar shakes, more seagulls & granite rock.
Yarn shown in the image:
- Briggs and little heritage in light grey
- KFO merino in rainy day
- Sandnes gar peer gynt in 1502
- Camarose midnatssol in dark grey
- Filcolana peruvian in very light grey (957)
Red
A great representation of well known food along the Atlantic coast of Canada & the United States is… lobster! Oh how I can’t wait for lobster season.
Other colours that represent red are lighthouses, Lunenburg & red sands of PEI.
Yarn shown in the image:
Blue
Obviously, the ocean. I mean, what else can I say?
Yarn shown in the image:
- Sandnes Garn peer gynt in regatta blue
- KFO pure silk in dove blue
- Filcolana peruvian in navy blue
- Briggs and little heritage in light blue
- Drops alpaca in 7240 (petrol)
- Briggs and little heritage in royal blue
Green
When I think of green, I specifically think of the Highlands in Cape Breton.
But there is much more, like the tartans of Atlantic Provinces (with some blue & reds in there too!), seaweed, green gables in PEI, & tall green grass blowing in the wind on the cliffs of Newfoundland.
Yarn shown in the image:
- Briggs and little heritage in green heather
- The wool gang crazy sexy wool in heritage green
- KFO mohair in pea shoots
- Sandnes garn peer gynt in forest green tweed
- Drops alpaca in forest mix
Beige/Brown
Beautiful sandy beaches.
White sand beaches in particular, are absolutely beautiful. There is the brown seaweed & the beige sands to bury your toes in.
Yarn shown in the image:
- Drops kid silk in beige
- Briggs and little in light brown
- Sandnes garn peer gynt in light heathered beige
- KFO cotton merino in wheat
- Filcolana peruvian in camel
With this coastal colour guide, you’ll be all set to knit up your perfect coastal closet.
Happy knitting