New Red is a richly saturated colour that sits somewhere between deep crimson and a moody garnet. In this photo, the hue shows off its complexity: a base of intense red layered with cooler, darker undertones that veer toward plum and oxblood. There’s a smooth tonal variation throughout, with subtle shifts from glowing, almost ruby reds through to areas that are shadowed with a soft brown-black.
It’s not a flashy red—there’s no brightness or cherry in sight. Instead, this is a red that’s grounded and earthy, with a sense of depth and quiet strength. The silk content of the yarn (as visible in the photo) adds a low, elegant sheen, which enhances the dimensionality of the dye work. In natural light, New Red leans warm and sophisticated, while in lower light it can appear darker and more mysterious, with hints of mahogany and wine.
Overall, New Red is a grown-up, full-bodied colour—ideal for anyone who wants a red that speaks with confidence rather than volume. Darker and richer than these photos show.
Peach yarn
50% sw merino/ 50 % silk this base runs at 150m per 100g Incredibly soft... and especially spun for me due my original supplier no longer stocking it.
8 - 10 wpi,
4.5 - 5.5 mm needles
16 - 20 stitches/10 cm
Gentle hand wash. Combine with a mohair for colour variations and to help prevent pilling. Not recommended for sweaters.
