Choosing colours
When deciding on colours for a project, it can be daunting, frustrating and stressful.
We seem to be drawn to certain colours because they make us happy, content or even excited. For Example, i like blue, purple, aqua and neutrals. These colours are soothing and relaxing to me.
But sometimes we are asked to make an item for someone in a colour we totally dislike. For me it is black (not that it is classed as a colour) and brights. These colours basically hurt my eyes (i have astigmatism in both eyes and i am night blind, so i don't usually work with dark colours)
When i asked on my giveaway post what your favourite colour was, there were so many different responses, and it prompted me to get my colour sticks out of my Stylecraft Special DK and have a play with combinations.
Below are 31 different combinations, that range from ombres, baby neutrals, autumn shades, summery shades, pastels and brights. I have kept the colour palettes to a maximum of 3 so there is room to add more if desired.
Which colour combinations do you like best?
As you can see there are so many combinations, and i am sure we could add to this collection.
For me, choosing colours that go well together is a matter of inspiration from what is around me. If i am stuck i just get my Stylecraft colour sticks out and play with combinations until i am happy. A lot of the colour combinations above are purely inspired by nature.
So if you are trying to decide on colours for a project, why not choose one or more above. But i do recommend doing a test swatch in the pattern you are making, so you get an idea of how well the colours are going to look in your finished item.
I hope this post has helped you with choosing colours for your next project. Pop on over to my Facebook page and let me know what colour combinations you like best. You never know, I may even use your favourite in a new design.
Natasha
Buttonnose Crochet
We seem to be drawn to certain colours because they make us happy, content or even excited. For Example, i like blue, purple, aqua and neutrals. These colours are soothing and relaxing to me.
But sometimes we are asked to make an item for someone in a colour we totally dislike. For me it is black (not that it is classed as a colour) and brights. These colours basically hurt my eyes (i have astigmatism in both eyes and i am night blind, so i don't usually work with dark colours)
When i asked on my giveaway post what your favourite colour was, there were so many different responses, and it prompted me to get my colour sticks out of my Stylecraft Special DK and have a play with combinations.
Below are 31 different combinations, that range from ombres, baby neutrals, autumn shades, summery shades, pastels and brights. I have kept the colour palettes to a maximum of 3 so there is room to add more if desired.
Modern Baby
Stormy skies
Paddlepop
Waiting for Autumn
Modern Baby 2
Pastel baby
Sunset
Rose Garden
Merry Christmas (sorry for not having white)
Lavender Bliss (sorry about the Emperor, it is a dark purple)
Pastel baby 2
Summer Days
Vintage Baby Boy
Vintage Baby Girl
Desert Sands
Deep as the Ocean
Blue Skies
Into the Night
Autumn Leaves
Bush Fire
Into the meadow
Pretty in Pink
Miss Petite
Baby girl
Autumn Garden
Purple Ombre
Blue Ombre
Sunrise
Summers Garden
By the sea
Seasons change
As you can see there are so many combinations, and i am sure we could add to this collection.
For me, choosing colours that go well together is a matter of inspiration from what is around me. If i am stuck i just get my Stylecraft colour sticks out and play with combinations until i am happy. A lot of the colour combinations above are purely inspired by nature.
So if you are trying to decide on colours for a project, why not choose one or more above. But i do recommend doing a test swatch in the pattern you are making, so you get an idea of how well the colours are going to look in your finished item.
I hope this post has helped you with choosing colours for your next project. Pop on over to my Facebook page and let me know what colour combinations you like best. You never know, I may even use your favourite in a new design.
Natasha
Buttonnose Crochet
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