Every yarn brand names its colors differently. One brand’s “Sky Blue” is another’s “Pale Aqua,” and a “Forest Green” can turn out to be somebody else’s “Mossy Meadow.” This guide puts the names side by side so you can find the same shade across brands.
Each row is one color. Find the swatch on the left, then read across to see what each brand calls it. Click a color name to go to that yarn’s listing on Amazon. The swatches are my best match for each shade, so the yarn in your hands may look a little different. Hejin colors are the names listed on the label and may differ from the Amazon listing name, check the label in the image.
Colors frequently become unavailable or are no longer listed on Amazon, so the listings here may not always accurately reflect availability.
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The Ultimate Beginner Yarn Color Guide
Yarn Cost, Yard for Yard
Four yarns, one question: what does a yard actually cost?*
JoyTag: about 4.6¢ per yard
($11.99 for 3-pack)Hejin: about 4.6¢ per yard
($9.99 for 3-pack)Baiyou: about 5.3¢ per yard
($13.99 for 3-pack)The Woobles: about 7.3¢ per yard
($11.99)
Skein sizes and yardage vary by brand, so check the label before you buy. Prices change, so check the current listing too.
*Pricing based on the non-sale price listings as of October 2026.
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