PUT SOME COLOR IN YOUR CROCHET

Most everyone has a preference for a color – pink or blue, green or yellow, lavender or orange. Some people are really talented at combining colors, taking some simple color choices and creating something spectacular with them. The impact of color is all around us.

Crochet Designer Kathy Merrick has presented quite a number of yummy color combinations in her new book, “Crochet In Color”. Staying away from ‘safe’, Merrick ventures to some unexpected color pairings which work magnificently. In fact, this book could be considered one huge advertisement for colorful yarns!

You may know the designers name from her very popular Babette Blanket, a fairy land of color in the form of various sized granny squares joined into a single rectangle. This crocheter knows her colors!

In addition to color, this book also contains some fresh new shape work. The deceptively simple pleated hat is very appealing. It actually screams for an antique broach! The cover cardigan in yellow, Firefly Cardigan, brings a fresh, bright Spring floral color forward but allows the lace edging to finish things off nicely.

Several projects in the book use Koigu or Nori multicolor yarns, combined with similarly patterned yarns in contrasting colors. This is a technique I would really like to master. I plan to get several skeins of the suggested yarns and play with them to better learn how to combine the colors.

If you’re interested in adding more color to your crochet or, like me, just need to learn more about color, this is book is a great resource. I’m so glad to have it in my library!

SPECS:

Interweave Press, 2009, $22.95

127 pages softbound

lots of color photos and handy B&W graphics

Crochet in Color ISBN 9781596681125

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Check out this amazing book with over 100 different Granny Square patterns

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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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