Tyrian Purple cormo Each skein is kettle dyed

Each skein is kettle dyed in tones of the same color creating deep

Tide Pool and Shining Sea - a fun combination turquoise and coral

unique base yarn - Cheviot Limited

This includes one full skein of our SCANDINAVIAN Colorways from the Holiday 2020 Collection

Tyrian Purple cormo Each skein is kettle dyedTyrian Purple otherwise known as Phonecian Red or Imperial Purple is a rich purple shade with a deep red undertone. In ancient times, this dye was made from extracting it from tens of thousands of sea snails. The tricky process was kept a closely guarded secret by it's makers as a result it was color that was highly expensive, and highly sought after. Ultimately it was so valued that by the 4th century Roman law dictated that only the Emperor was