Silver Yarn

Light and mid silver-grey yarns, one colorway per card: dove, pearl, fog, silver birch, and pewter, in wool, alpaca, cotton, and lace weights.

For darker charcoals see black yarn, and for creams and whites see white yarn.

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15 colorways in stock on this page

What we mean by silver

On this page, silver means a clean, light grey with a cool tone rather than a metallic thread. Silver-greys are some of the most versatile colors you can knit with. They go with every other color, look good on almost everyone, and show off cables and lace nearly as well as white does, without showing dirt as quickly.

Warmer greys with a bit of beige in them are sometimes called greige or oatmeal. They sit between this page and our creams.

Silver-grey yarns we stock

Frequently Asked Questions

Most of what is on this page is silver-grey wool, alpaca, and cotton rather than metallic thread. It gives you the silver color with the softness of a regular yarn. If you want a sparkle, holding a fine metallic thread together with a grey yarn is an easy way to add it.

Silver is a light, cool grey that reads bright and clean. Grey covers everything from pale to charcoal and can lean warm or cool. On this page we have gathered the lighter, cooler greys.

Just about everything. Silver with navy or black looks sharp, with blush pink looks soft, and with mustard or teal looks modern. It is a great background for colorwork.

Yes. Mid greys make it easy to see your stitches, hide small mistakes, and go with everything in your closet. A heathered grey like Cascade 220 is a safe and good-looking choice.