Red Yarn

Every red colorway we have in stock, each on its own card: bright scarlet and Christmas red, cherry and tomato, brick and rust red, and deep burgundy and wine.

If you are after something softer, pink yarn picks up the lighter reds and corals. Reds that lean orange also show up on orange yarn.

Reds, from bright to deep

Bright reds like scarlet, cardinal, and Christmas red are the ones people reach for in holiday knitting and colorwork. Brick and rust reds have a little brown or orange in them and look great in fall sweaters. Burgundy, wine, and garnet sit at the deep end and are some of the easiest reds to wear.

Red yarns we stock

Red and dye bleed

Red is the color most likely to release dye in the wash. Before you knit red into a project with white, soak a small swatch in cool water with a white paper towel underneath. If it tints the towel, rinse the yarn or swatch until the water runs clear, and always wash the finished piece in cool water with a color catcher sheet.

Frequently Asked Questions

Test first. Soak a small swatch in cool water. If the water turns pink, rinse until it runs clear before you knit, then wash the finished item cold with a color catcher. Avoid hot water, which releases more dye.

A sturdy worsted wool like Cascade 220 in Christmas Red or Red is the traditional choice. It holds colorwork well and comes in a matching white, green, and black.

The names overlap a lot. Burgundy usually has a little more brown in it, and wine leans slightly more purple. Compare the swatches on this page side by side to see which you prefer.

Yes. Cameras often push red toward orange or pink. If an exact red matters, the colorway name and number are a more reliable guide than the photo.

Yes. Cascade Nifty Cotton, Brown Sheep Cotton Fleece, and Queensland Coastal Cotton all have reds, which work well for summer tops, dishcloths, and baby things.