Aquamarine

Third in our Gemstone series is Aquamarine!

Aquamarines are a pale blue to light green variety of beryl. It is extremely abundant, and therefore inexpensive (except for natural true blue aquamarine, which can get pretty expensive). 

The word aquamarine is Latin for seawater. It was said to calm waves and keep sailors safe at sea (making this and our moody mermaid Pisces a perfect match). It's also said to enhance the happiness of marriages, for some reason (it's the gem of the 19th wedding anniversary). 

Aquamarine contains no or few noticeable inclusions but it can have inclusions like mica, hematite, or salt-water. It's the state gemstone for Colorado!

Our suggested pairings for this yarn include Pisces and Aries (obviously), Ostara, Beltane, Honk, First Snow, Blizzard Wizard, Blizzard of Oz, Pink Drink, Matcha Latte, Loveland (and really, any of our tonals). 

Our Aquamarine is a baby blue tonal yarn, with some hints of pale green. 

BASES:

Chester Mini Skein: 20g, 87 yards, 75% superwash merino/25% nylon
Hattie Floof: 50g, 459 yards, 72% mohair/28% silk (lace weight)
Chester Sock: 100g, 437 yards, blend of 75% superwash merino/25% nylon
Gladys Shawl: 100g, 438 yards, single ply blend of 70% superwash merino/30% silk
Adelaide MCN: 100g, 437 yards, 80% superwash wool (19mic), 10% cashmere, 10% nylon
Tortie Sport: 100g, 287 yards, 80% alpaca/20% silk
Minnie DK: 100g, 246 yards, 100% superwash merino wool 
Genny Worsted: 100g, 191 yards, 80% superwash merino/20% alpaca
Chubby Trevor: 115g, 136 yards, 100% superwash merino
Chunky Trevor: 100g, 76 yards, 80% superwash merino/20% nylon, single ply
Piper Fiber: 85% Polwarth Wool/15% Tussah Silk, approximately 4oz braid of fiber for spinning, felting, etc