Product Description A rich deep brown. Its name is a tribute to the semiaquatic burrowing mammal of the same name. Brown is a composite color created by mixing other colors. It symbolizes the earth and is associated with autumn. Sold in 8.7 yard/8 meter skeins, its six strands separate easily. Add depth and fine details to your work by varying the number of strands you use. Colorfast dyes ensure your work can be washed without fear of the color fading or bleeding.