The BIG MISTAKE Most CROCHETERS Make When Choosing COLORS!

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  @sandeehackett6531 · 1 year ago

  I know this may sound weird. But I  sometimes go to my local small or big box hardware store and pick up a few paint color swatches to get ideas about gradient color and/or mix and match color looks.

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  @cassrendon · 1 year ago

  I’m not sure you’ll ever see this comment so late, but I’m the artist who made the H+H entrance installation. Just wanted to say it was a huge thrill to see my work pop up in your video! I hoped the piece would make all the attendees feel exactly how you look in that picture!! 🦋✨✨

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  @GenevieveMageau · 1 year ago

  This is a tip for contrast from the quilting community: looking at your colour palette through a green or red transparent plastic (that often comes with colour wheels).  If there’s no contrast in your colour palette, you will see it right away ❤

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  @sdmcdaniel2255 · 1 year ago

  Hey Elise!!! &nbsp;This is a fantastic video! &nbsp;Choosing colors when making a project is one of the most important things you can do. &nbsp;I do have a couple of tips to help anyone that needs inspiration on colors, or just a little bit of help to get the right color palette.<br><br>1. Take a GOOD look at nature! &nbsp;Nature doesn&apos;t get it wrong. &nbsp;Think of a field of wildflowers, a spectacular sunset, a natural beach, a forest in fall. &nbsp;These natural color palettes will ALWAYS look beautiful together.<br><br>2. &nbsp;Mix and Match. &nbsp;Sometimes the color itself is not enough. &nbsp;You also need to look at the HUES. &nbsp;Bold and Bright, Neutrals, and Muted colors. &nbsp;Pick colors that go together but think about one or two bright and bold colors, a muted color and a neutral. &nbsp;This is something to think about if you want your project to have a pop of color, but you don&apos;t want it to be a blinding contrast.<br><br>3. &nbsp;Monochromatic, of sorts. &nbsp;Sometimes the best color palette is the same color, just different hues. &nbsp;This goes back to the value of color. &nbsp;Stay in the same color, but pick a light, mid-range and dark hue of the same color. &nbsp;<br><br>4. &nbsp;Variegated/Ombre yarns. &nbsp;Believe it or not, this is one of the best way to choose colors for your project! &nbsp;You don&apos;t necessarily have to pick that variegated or ombre yarn but look at the those that have colorways that you like/love. &nbsp;Then just pick the solid color yarns that match the colors in that variegated/ombre yarn you like.<br><br>5. &nbsp;Understand the look you are going for. &nbsp;Sometimes the ONLY thing wrong with your color palette, is that it doesn&apos;t provide the look you were going for. &nbsp;If that&apos;s the case, no matter how beautiful the project is, it&apos;s just NOT going to look right to you. &nbsp;So think about the look you want. &nbsp;<br><br>6. &nbsp;It&apos;s not just the color you choose, it&apos;s WHERE you place it. &nbsp;You can pick &apos;ugly&apos;/clashing colors and STILL come up with something beautiful! &nbsp;You can also pick &apos;pretty&apos;/complimentary colors and come up with something that doesn&apos;t really work. &nbsp;The reason is usually the way or the order you put those colors together. &nbsp;So, play around with the colors: line them up, side by side, move them around, until you find a color order that works for you.<br><br>7. Doesn&apos;t hurt to get a second opinion! &nbsp;Sometimes you can have your heart set on a specific set of colors, that you can&apos;t make an objective decision. &nbsp;It&apos;s like you can&apos;t see the forest for the trees. &nbsp;So don&apos;t be afraid to ask someone &apos;what do you think of these colors together?&apos; &nbsp;Just make sure you understand what kind of look you want, so you can give that information to the person your asking. &nbsp;If you want something soft and cozy, but you don&apos;t mention that, then your second opinion won&apos;t have enough information to be objective.<br><br>8. Take inspiration from the Professionals! &nbsp;Elise mentioned quilters, but there is another great way to help you choose color combinations. &nbsp;Printed Fabric! &nbsp;Take a look at your favorite print dress/skirt/blouse, comforter, whatever. &nbsp;These color palettes are right in front of you, so pick one that matches the look you want, and your color choices are right there for you!<br><br>I hope these tips help someone! &nbsp;Happy Crafting Everyone!

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  @mehtarelingolien · 1 year ago

  One of my WIPs is inspired by a skein of variegated yarn I picked up at the thrift store. The colorway was so stunning, but is also discontinued. So I searched for solid yarn colors that matched as closely as possible, and now I know the blanket will be stunning once I am finished.

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  @kellya4841 · 1 year ago

  I had some granny squares that I was going to make into a jacket but changed my mind as I didn’t think they’d work together. I decided to join them and make into what I was going to call my ugly blanket. I went around each with the same colour and when I finished it I was amazed how it all came together. It’s now my favourite blanket ☺️

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  @poodlegirl55 · 1 year ago

  I&apos;m a quilter and often get yarn inspiration from fabric. If you pick up a floral or print fabric and love the color mix, buy a half yard and go to the yarn section and match it. You can sew a pillow to match your afghan when you are done.

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  @sydneyo.649 · 1 year ago

  I am a nail technician, so, I deal with color all the time, but what tends to help a ton of people is a very in depth color wheel screenshot on your phone… it’s nice to have.

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  @roksannastephens4375 · 1 year ago (edited)

  Art 101, love it! Visual artist here! Incorporating the &apos;art elements&apos; and &apos;design principles&apos; are needed for everything; from home decorating, to fashion, to designing architecture, gardens/parks, even the food we eat. So, why would crochet/knitting be any different. Yay, Elise, for bringing awareness to it! Great tips!

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  @Gooduser5877 · 1 year ago

  Now that JoAnn’s is gone, one mistake that I won’t repeat is buying yarn online. The color on your screen turns out to be duller than what you see. So unless it’s a kit, and even those colors on the video and on your viewing tv or phone, can be saturated or darker in reality!!!

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  @thomasgaubert8407 · 1 year ago (edited)

  YOU ARE MY FAVORITE CROCHETER EVER ON YOUTUBE

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  @veronicawhite6833 · 1 year ago

  one hack for choosing colors is this. Choose a variegated yarn and then get yarn in similar colors that you see there. It really helped me learn color combos

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