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5 Ways to Choose Amazing Colors for Your Next Project

May 5, 2014 by AllFreeCrochet

This post was written by Lauren Brown. Connect with Lauren on Facebook and Pinterest. 

5 ways to choose amazing colors for your next project

For some people, coming up with a color scheme for crochet projects is the best part of the process. Others find standing in the yarn aisle surrounded by innumerable color choices a daunting task. Regardless of which category you’re in, these tips are sure to make your selections easier and your finished projects a little more beautiful.

Rainbow Ripple Blanket
Rainbow Ripple Blanket

Look for inspiration everywhere. Books, nature, photos, Pinterest. One of my favorite baby blankets of all time was inspired by this book. I’ve also used color palettes on Pinterest, flowers, and clothes as inspiration. Just be sure to take pictures or notes of what you think would make a wonderful combo so you can refer to it later.
Be willing to take chances. I think adding in a wildcard adds a fun element of surprise to a project. If you’re using soft colors, throw in one bold. If you’re making a baby blanket, add a pop of bright red. Often it has a way of brightening things up and pulling it all together.

Sweet Ocean Breeze Baby Blanket
photo used with permission – free pattern available here

Add white between every color. Sometimes you’ll find that colors don’t look as nice side by side as you’d anticipated. They still match, but they just look muddy when they’re together. Try throwing white or cream between them. The blanket pictured above is absolutely gorgeous. The colors are stunning and eye catching. Put the brown and turquoise next to each other? You certainly wouldn’t have the same stunning effect.

Ombre Tote Bag
photo used with permission – free pattern available here
Go ombre. Ombres are very popular right now. Use wide stripes and different shades of the same color to create a beautiful, eye pleasing color scheme. This tote bag is a beautiful example.

Be willing to frog your work. Sometimes you’ll be a ways into your project and you’ll realize that your project isn’t turning out the way you’d hoped. It’s okay to undo your work. Yes, it’s going to take lots of time, but consider the final product. Will it bother you later that you didn’t take the time to make it perfect? I was working on a blanket once and I added and removed purple two or three times before finally deciding whether it worked or not.


Do you have any surefire ways you use to come up with beautiful color schemes?

 

 

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