9 Colour Harmonies for The House Dye Barossa (Merino/Silk 4ply)

The Barossa base from The House Dye is a sumptuous blend of Merino and Silk spun to a fine 4ply weight — silky, lustrous, and wonderfully versatile. Whether you're planning a delicate shawl, a fine-weight colourwork yoke, or a refined accessory, knowing which colourways work together transforms a project from good to extraordinary.

Each palette below uses colour theory principles — analogous, monochromatic, split complementary, or triadic harmonies — and is ordered across the spectrum from red through to pink. All products are available on the Barossa base.

Curated by the Skein Machine team. Only in-stock colourways are included. Colourways are ordered within each palette from lightest to deepest. Colour identified by predominant hue in each product's feature image.

Palette 1 — Red & Warm Rose: "Fire & Earth"

Colour Harmony: Analogous (red-orange through warm rose and deep rust)

Intense, grounded, and deeply warm — this palette moves from the burnt sienna of Terra Rosa through saturated chilli reds and into the complex rose warmth of Tango and Phoenix. The variegated picks bring flickering movement of rust, blush, and ember that keep this palette glowing. Perfect for accessories and colourwork with autumn fire.

Terra Rosa Solid — warm terracotta red

Rust Solid — deep burnt rust

Chille Solid — saturated red

Tango Variegated — warm red, rose, multi

Sequoia Solid — deep red-brown

Phoenix Variegated — fiery red, orange, gold

Being Caught Variegated — complex warm earthy multi

Show Business Variegated — hot rose, magenta, blush

Palette 2 — Orange & Amber: "Liquid Gold"

Colour Harmony: Analogous (warm orange through amber, gold, and burnt sienna)

Luminous, warm, and unapologetically rich — this palette celebrates the amber-to-orange range of the colour wheel. Barrista and Malt Brown anchor the warm neutrals while Sunflower and Daffodil bring a golden lift. The variegated picks — Calamity and Gold Rush — drip with flame, amber, and burnished complexity. Ideal for gradient cowls and warm-toned shawls.

Malt Brown Solid — warm biscuit malt

Gold Rush Variegated — gold, amber, warm multi

Barrista Solid — warm coffee amber

Daffodil Solid — golden daffodil yellow

Sunflower Solid — vivid warm yellow-orange

Latte Solid — soft warm latte

Bittersweet Variegated — bitter orange, citrus, warm

Calamity Variegated — orange, amber, rust multi

Palette 3 — Yellow & Chartreuse: "Electric Meadow"

Colour Harmony: Analogous (pure yellow through lime and yellow-green)

Bright, energetic, and buzzing with life — this palette moves from the palest Lemon through warm Daffodil and Sunflower yellows into the electric yellow-greens of Ambition and the acid complexity of Venom and Zombie Snot. Perfect for colourwork that needs to sing, or statement accessories that cannot be ignored.

Lemon Zest Solid — vivid zesty lemon

Lemon Solid — pale cool lemon yellow

Daffodil Solid — golden yellow

Ambition Solid — vivid electric yellow-green

Electra Variegated — electric citrus, neon multi

Venom Solid — acid yellow-green

River of Reflections Variegated — rippling teal, blue, silver multi

Ridonkulous Variegated — bright maximalist multi

Palette 4 — Green: "Into the Canopy"

Colour Harmony: Analogous (fresh fern through emerald and deep forest green)

Rich, botanical, and deeply satisfying — this green palette spans from the fresh meadow of Fern Green and Mint through to the saturated depth of Rich Emerald and Emerald City. Purposeful and Victorious add complex multidimensional greens, while Overgrown brings wild, layered forest texture. For knitters who find their happy place in green.

Mint Solid — fresh cool mint green

Fern Green Solid — earthy fern green

Khaki Solid — muted olive khaki

Purposeful Variegated — green, teal, complex multi

Peacock Solid — deep jewel teal

Venom Solid — acid yellow-green

Overgrown Variegated — wild forest, green multi

Victorious Variegated — lush deep green multi

Palette 5 — Teal & Aqua: "Open Water"

Colour Harmony: Analogous (green-teal through mid aqua and turquoise)

Fluid, refreshing, and endlessly wearable — this palette spans the beautiful midpoint between green and blue. Aquarius and Lagoona anchor the aqua tone while Outer Reef and Peacock bring depth and drama. Desert Rains and After the Rain add the luminous complexity that only hand-dyed variegated colourways can achieve. Ideal for ocean-inspired shawls and accessories.

Mint Solid — cool mint teal bridge

Baby Blue Solid — pale ice blue

Outer Reef Solid — deep ocean teal

Denim Solid — classic denim blue

Peacock Solid — deep jewel teal

Desert Rains Variegated — teal, aqua, blue multi

After the Rain Variegated — watery teal, blue, cool multi

River of Reflections Variegated — rippling teal, blue, silver multi

Palette 6 — Blue: "Still Depths"

Colour Harmony: Monochromatic (pale ice blue through denim and deep prussian navy)

Cool, calm, and utterly classic — this palette moves from the softest Baby Blue and Half a Sixpence through mid Denim and Slate Blue into the deepest Prussian and Midnight. Lullaby adds a dreamy silvery-blue dimension, while Into the Darkness anchors the palette in dramatic depth. Perfect for ocean-inspired projects, classic menswear colourwork, or anything destined to feel quietly sophisticated.

Baby Blue Solid — pale ice blue

Half a Sixpence Solid — cool grey-blue

Slate Blue Solid — mid slate blue

Denim Solid — classic denim blue

Desert Rains Variegated — teal, aqua, blue multi

Iron Bark Solid — dark bark, deep violet-brown

Victorious Variegated — lush deep green multi

Metalmark Variegated — deep jewel, navy, violet multi

Palette 7 — Indigo & Violet: "Midnight Garden"

Colour Harmony: Analogous (blue-violet through deep jewel indigo and rich violet)

Where blue meets purple, magic lives. This palette bridges the indigo spectrum with Vulcan's deep blue-violet anchoring the cool end, while Metalmark, Bejewelled, and Mystique bring jewel-toned complexity. Dream Big and Intrepid add dimensional depth that shifts with light. For projects that feel mysterious, luxurious, and undeniably sophisticated.

Terra Rosa Solid — warm terracotta red

Daffodil Solid — golden yellow

Gold Rush Variegated — gold, amber, warm multi

Dark Plum Solid — deep violet plum

Iron Bark Solid — dark bark, deep violet-brown

Metalmark Variegated — deep jewel, navy, violet multi

Bejewelled Variegated — jewel tones, rich multi

Mystique Variegated — mysterious jewel, violet, multi

Palette 8 — Purple & Lavender: "Dusk to Dark"

Colour Harmony: Monochromatic (soft lavender through violet, mauve, and deep purple)

For purple lovers, this palette spans the full range from the softest Lavender whisper through mid violets and into the complex dimensional depth of Rambling and Intensions. Awareness and Acceptance add the kind of multi-tonal complexity that makes variegated purples so endlessly watchable. Cherished brings a warm middle-violet anchor. Beautiful in everything from lace to colourwork.

Cherished Solid — warm mid violet

Lavender Solid — soft lilac lavender

Slate Blue Solid — mid slate blue

Awareness Variegated — purple, violet, multi

Prophecy Solid — rich deep purple

Intrepid Variegated — complex dark multi, jewel

Mystique Variegated — mysterious jewel, violet, multi

Intensions Variegated — rich layered purple, multi

Palette 9 — Pink & Blush: "In Full Bloom"

Colour Harmony: Analogous (blush through rose, hot pink, and deep magenta)

From the softest Blossom blush through to the vivid intensity of Siren and Circus, this palette is a love letter to the pink spectrum. Rich Raspberry anchors the deep end while Melody and Lurid bring movement and dimensional warmth. Irresistible for anything destined to feel a little bit special — fine shawls, gradient cowls, and accessories that celebrate colour at its most joyful.

Impulse Variegated — bright warm pink, coral multi

Lagoona Solid — tropical lagoon teal

Ambition Solid — vivid electric yellow-green

Rich Raspberry Solid — deep vivid raspberry

Siren Variegated — vivid pink, coral, multi

Metalmark Variegated — deep jewel, navy, violet multi

Melody Variegated — soft rose, pink, warm multi

Lurid Variegated — vivid pink, hot multi

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The House Dye Barossa yarn?

The House Dye Barossa is a 4ply weight hand-dyed yarn made from a luxury blend of Merino and Silk. It has a beautiful lustrous sheen and silky drape that takes dye with exceptional depth, producing rich, saturated solids and complex, dimensional variegated colourways. Available exclusively through Skein Machine.

What is the difference between a solid and a variegated colourway?

A solid colourway is dyed to a single consistent colour throughout the skein — ideal for textured stitchwork, lace, and garment bodies where you want the stitch definition to take centre stage. A variegated colourway shifts through multiple colours along the yarn, creating movement, pooling, and visual complexity. Combining both in a project gives you the best of both worlds: grounding and drama.

How many colourways do I need for a colourwork project?

Most stranded colourwork patterns use 2–4 colours. For a yoke, two strongly contrasting colours (a solid background and a vivid contrast) is the classic approach. For gradient accessories or striped shawls, 4–8 colourways allow you to create smooth progressions or bold stripe sequences. The palettes above are curated sets of 8 so you have full flexibility depending on your project.

Can I mix Barossa colourways across palettes?

Absolutely — colour theory gives us a framework, not a rulebook. The palettes above are starting points. Trust your eye: if a colourway from the Green palette feels right next to one from the Teal palette, go with it. The consistent Barossa base means all colourways have the same drape, weight, and sheen — they'll always knit up beautifully together.

Where can I buy The House Dye Barossa?

All Barossa colourways are available through Skein Machine. Some colourways are available immediately; others may be available as preorders depending on current stock. Check each product listing for availability.