Coquina: Superwash Merino Wool & Cotton Yarn | Hand-Dyed Skeins | KittyBea by the Sea

KittyBea, by the Sea is a new Collection of coastal inspired colorways. Inspiration is taken from scenic beaches, coastal landmarks, and local wildlife- including gorgeous shells found whilst beachcombing. The first location of inspiration is (naturally): Florida!

Coquina is a newer addition to KittyBea. This Fingering/Sock weight, Superwash Merino Wool and Cotton blend is perfect for knitting or crochet baby items. Coquina is lightweight, perfect for our coastal climate, and a three-season yarn everywhere else. It is also available as a DK weight (Coquina DK).

50/50 Superwash Merino Wool/Cotton

FIngering/Sock Weight, 4ply

436 yds/400m, 100g (3.5 oz)

Gauge: 6.5- 8 sts = 1" on US 2-3

Needles: US 2-4 (2.75mm - 3.5mm)

Description of Colorways

Liz's Lime: Tonal from lemon lime to key lime to apple/spring green.

BeachTastic!: Light pools of peach, tan, mauve, and grayish-lavender.

PeachTastic!: Tonal, soft peach from BeachTastic!

TanTastic!: Tonal, soft sand/tan from BeachTastic!

MauveTastic!: Tonal, soft mauve from BeachTastic!

GurpleTastic!: Tonal, soft grayish-lavender from BeachTastic!

Bettye's Beach: Bare yarn with areas/pools of light to deep sand and aquas. 

Sea Glass: Pools of aqua, green and powder blue, with accents and speckles of sapphire. 

Lagoon: Pools of turquoise and green with speckles/accents of blue-violet and purple.

Bettye's Blue: Tonally variegated with areas of sapphire turning towards teal.

Liz's Lemon: Bright and clear sun yellow with deeper gold and orange speckles. 

Peppy Papaya: Tonally variegated with hues ranging from light apricot, deep orange and splashes of gold.

Tahitian Treat: Punchy orange and fushcia with pops of red-violet.

Purple Porpoise: Mixes of plum and mauve-ish violet with boysenberry speckles.

This yarn base is half cotton and cotton doesn't hold the dyes used for wool. The result is a less intense, more serene version of these colorways. 

* Some images may show Coquina DK, however, this product listing is for the Fingering/Sock weight Coquina.

Instructions for Care

Hand wash or gentle machine on cold, with gentle detergent or wool wash only, dry flat.

We recommend hand-washing all of our products (no matter what the manufacturer says) with a gentle wash. Eucalan and Soak are two of our favorites. This will extend the life of your yarn and projects!

*** If you are new to Hand-Dyed yarn, please read the Hand-Dyed Yarn Info page before purchasing. ***