Purple Yarn

Every purple colorway we have in stock, from pale lavender and lilac through violet and amethyst to deep plum and eggplant, in wool, mohair, cotton, and sock yarns.

Pinkish purples like orchid and mauve also appear on pink yarn, and blue-violets overlap with blue yarn.

From lavender to plum

Light purples like lavender, lilac, and wisteria are soft and pretty for shawls and baby things. Violet, amethyst, and purple hyacinth are the bright, clear purples. Plum, aubergine, and eggplant are deep and rich, and they wear almost like a neutral in a sweater.

Purple looks bluer on a screen

Purple is the hardest color to photograph accurately. Camera sensors tend to push purple toward blue, so a purple skein often looks bluer in a photo than it does in your hands. The colorway name is a good guide (anything called violet, plum, or grape really is purple), and you can always contact us if you are unsure.

Purple yarns we stock

Frequently Asked Questions

Camera sensors struggle with purple and often render it bluer than it really is. Screens add their own shift. Expect most purples to look a little redder and warmer in person than in the photo.

Both are light purples. Lavender leans slightly blue and grey, and lilac leans slightly pink. Side by side the difference is easy to see, and the swatches on this page show both.

Grey and silver are the easiest pairings. Mustard and gold make purple pop. Teal, green, and pink all work well in colorwork with plum or violet.

Yes, as long as it is not too dark. Mid purples like violet and amethyst make stitches easy to see. Deep plum and eggplant are closer to black and need better light.