What are the DMC equivalents to the Pocket Skein colors?

Are you wanting to stitch a pattern you have with Penguin & Fish floss colors? Or maybe you want to stitch a Penguin & Fish pattern with DMC colors? This blog will help you figure out the equivalent colors between Penguin & Fish Pocket Skins and DMC brand embroidery floss, as well as answer a few Frequently Asked Questions about Pocket Skeins.

Is the Penguin & Fish floss DMC brand?

The Penguin & Fish Pocket Skeins are not the DMC brand of embroidery floss, however, the floss is very comparable. Pocket Skeins are a 100% 6-strand Egyptian cotton. They are also non-bleed, so no worries about a color bleeding when you wash your piece. Use these fun colors like you do any of your DMC favorites!

Why are they called Pocket Skeins?

These skeins are about half the size of a standard skein, measuring 4 meters (4.4 yards) long, which is the perfect amount of floss for a fun, quick embroidery project. These Pocket Skeins are also the same ones you’ll find in Penguin & Fish embroidery kits.

What are the DMC Equivalents of Pocket Skein colors?

If you’re looking to use Pocket Skeins instead of a DMC floss, or perhaps you have an older Penguin & Fish pattern that only has DMC colors listed, below is a list of all the Pocket Skein to DMC color equivalents. 

Where did the Pocket Skeins' color names come from?

We created them! We had fun choosing names that would make the color known right away while also representing the quirkiness of Penguin & Fish and our fun embroidery kits.

Buy Penguin & Fish Pocket Skeins!

Gotta have these cutie little embroidery floss colors? Or maybe you’re looking for the finishing touch on a gift for a crafty friend. Click the image below to shop the complete collection of all 23 colors. Or, if you just need a refill, scroll down to shop single-color packs. 

Shop Pocket Skeins embroidery floss - 23 skeins

Shop single color embroidery floss packs - 4 skeins

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