COLORFUL DECISION MAKING

Making decisions about color can be overwhelming. As artists/crafters, we are compelled to make decisions regarding color, often on an hourly basis. At the very least, we must make these decisions each time we select yarn for a project. In fact, I often find myself choosing a project based on the colors of yarn I have in my stash rather than choosing a project and purchasing yarn for it.

Outside influences often determine what colors I’ll work with. When I’m out and about and see something particularly attractive – a floral arrangement, someone’s outfit, a still life painting, a friend’s new decor – that will make me want to run home, pull those color yarns out, and get crocheting!

However, I’m NOT a person who’s good with color. It takes those outside influences, often, for me to pull together a good color combination. My mom, a former oil painter who’s now almost blind, can still match colors in an amazing way. I can show her a pair of pants in my closet and she can match them perfectly hours or days later at the mall while shopping for a ‘matching’ top. Not me. I can barely match the items when I have both of them in front of me!

When I was quilting, years ago, I first learned all the ways a color wheel could help me. One can pick out complementary colors, harmonious colors, and contrasting colors in a flash using a color wheel. And, while computer monitors are notoriously variable in their reproduction of color, we can use the color wheels and other color tools available online to assist in making our color choices.

Here’s a link I like although it’s intent is as a tool for technical uses other than crochet.

http://www.colorsontheweb.com/colorschemes.asp offers a selection of predetermined color palettes.

http://www.colorsontheweb.com/colorwizard.asp#wizard is a tool for using a single starting color to create a palette.

Here’s a color wheel you can put in your purse or project bag to make color selection easier for you:

http://www.createforless.com/The+Color+Wheel+Co.+Color+Wheel+9+1/4/pid63156.aspx?utm_source=googlebase&utm_medium=cse

Available at lots of quilting and arts & crafts stores as well as online sources like createforless.com.

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Lasy month we shared the Sweet Rolls Fruit review and this month we are featuring the vivid range, just in time for NYE projects.

Introducing Premier Sweet Roll Vivid Yarn, the latest addition to the beloved Sweet Roll family! Bursting with brightness and vibrancy, Sweet Roll Vivid is an exciting and gorgeous yarn that adds a pop of color to your crafting projects.

Crafted from 100% acrylic, this yarn is soft and luxurious, making it a joy to work with. As you stitch, Sweet Roll Vivid creates a captivating self-striping effect, adding depth and interest to your creations. With its beautiful new shades, full of color and WOW appeal, this yarn is guaranteed to brighten up any project you’re making.

Each 3.5 oz. ball contains approximately 174 yards of yarn, providing you with plenty of material to bring your creative visions to life. The suggested gauge is 17 stitches and 23 rows to 4 inches on size 9 needles, offering versatility and flexibility for various knitting or crocheting projects.

Sweet Roll Vivid is perfect for crafting stand-out scarves, shawls, blankets, and any other project you can imagine. Whether you’re an experienced crafter or just starting out, this yarn is sure to inspire creativity and delight.

Join the many satisfied crafters who have given Sweet Roll Vivid a 4.9 out of 5-star rating, and add a splash of brightness and color to your next knitting or crocheting adventure. Explore the possibilities and let your creativity shine with Premier Sweet Roll Vivid Yarn!

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