Peach Melba: A Hand-Painted Yarn That Shines in the Melody Sweater by Miki Teragaki

Peach Melba: A Hand-Painted Yarn That Shines in the Melody Sweater by Miki Teragaki

When I dreamed up Peach Melba, I wanted a colourway that was playful with full of movement on the needles. This hand-painted skein is half peach and half orchid, designed specifically to create beautiful color pooling that makes a fabric that is interesting but wearable.

Recently, Peach Melba’s full potential was on display in the Melody sweater by designer Miki Teragaki, published in Laine Publishing’s stunning new book, Knit Pop: Designs for the Modern Maker. The sweater’s construction simple texture shows off Peach Melba’s color pooling beautifully, making it a perfect pairing of yarn and pattern.

The Yarn Behind the Melody Sweater

For Melody, Miki used two of our most loved yarn bases:

• Single Ply Fingering in Peach Melba – a soft, drapey single ply yarn that lets the peach and orchid tones pool perfectly.

• Super Kid Mohair Silk in Neon Coral – our luxurious lace-weight mohair base, adding a halo of color and texture.

Together, these yarns create an unforgettable fabric: light yet cozy, soft yet structured, and brimming with personality.

Why Peach Melba is Perfect for Color Pooling

Peach Melba was intentionally designed as a split of peach and orchid to encourage color pooling in your projects. When knit at the right gauge, the colors stack and shift into painterly patterns that feel almost like tie-dye—but with the elegance of hand-dyed yarn.

Because each skein is hand-painted in small batches in our Brooklyn studio, no two projects will be exactly alike. Making Peach Melba especially exciting for adventurous knitters who love to let the yarn do its magic.

The Melody Sweater by Miki Teragaki

The Melody sweater is a modern, wear-everywhere design that’s ideal for highlighting bold colorways like Peach Melba. It features elegant shaping and clean lines, making it approachable for intermediate knitters while still offering a rewarding knit.

You can find the Melody pattern in Knit Pop: Designs for the Modern Maker, a must-have collection of contemporary knitting patterns from Laine Publishing.

Ready to cast on your own Melody sweater or explore the magic of color pooling? Shop Peach Melba now in our Single Ply Fingering base and pair it with Super Kid Mohair Silk in Neon Coral for the same breathtaking combination Miki used.

Photo credits: Courtesy of Laine Publishing