• Home
  • About
    • Contact Me
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • How to Print or PDF Patterns from My Blog
    • Privacy Policy and Disclosures
    • Website Terms of Use
  • Free Crochet Patterns
    • Pattern Compilations
    • Stitch Tutorials
    • Crochet 101
  • Recipes
  • Advertise
  • Shop
    • Ravelry Shop
    • Etsy Shop
    • LoveCrafts Shop
  • Reviews
    • Product Reviews
    • Book Reviews
    • Email
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • StumbleUpon
    • Twitter

The Stitchin Mommy

Stay up to date with our latest posts!

Choosing the Right Colors for Your Next Crochet Project

in tutorial on 06/30/18

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Print

Choosing yarn colors for your next crochet project isn’t always easy. Sometimes improvising works and sometimes it can lead to frustration and wasted yarn. Save money (and your sanity) with these helpful tips on how to choose the right colors for your next crochet project! 

This post contains affiliate links. I do receive a commission if you make a purchase through my link(s), which helps support my blog and allows me to bring you more great posts!

There are quite a few ways to choose yarn colors for your next project. Here are a few ideas to help you get started:

Color Wheel

Using a color wheel can be helpful for picking yarn colors. It’s not very specific in terms of various shades of color but you can get an idea of what colors compliment each other. There is a great color wheel here along with a tutorial on how to use it.

Color Palette Generator

There are some websites that have great color generators to help you create color palettes. These sites can help show you what color combinations go together and help you visualize it before you buy yarn. Here are a few:

  • Canva – Canva allows you to upload an image and the app pull colors directly from the image to create your color palette! It’s great if you find an inspiring photo and want to use it to generate a color scheme for a blanket or other larger project.
  • Coolers – I personally love Coolers.co. You can generate random color palettes by hitting the space bar, lock the colors you like, change the hue of your colors and also upload an image to pull colors from. It provides great inspiration if you are stuck.

Make Your Own Color Palettes Using Stash Yarn

You can use your stashed yarn to create little squares or yarn pegs like Lucy at Attic24. You can mix and match colors for you next project and see exactly how they would look in that specific yarn. Just be sure to label your swatches or pegs so that you know what kind of yarn to get for next time.

Take a Trip to the Yarn Store

If you like to see your yarn up close, take a trip to the yarn store! You can pick up different skeins and see what goes together and also see what colors you like. You also have the added benefit of making sure you like the texture of the yarn.

Cake Yarns and Color Packs

If you cannot decide on a color palette, take a cue from some of the various cake yarns that are available. The cake yarns on the market have long variegations so you get larger color blocks. I personally like Lion Brand Mandala Yarn and Caron Cakes.

Color packs are also another great option. The skein colors have already been chosen so all you have to do is buy it and create! Scheepjes has some beautiful color packs to choose from.


Always keep in mind who you are making your project for and what colors they might like. Also make sure to try color combinations that you wouldn’t normally try. I hope these tips have helped you pick the yarn for your next project!

 

 

signature

Add a Comment

Related

About Amy Ramnarine

Amy is a former preschool teacher turned stay at home mom that loves to crochet, craft, knit, bake and is also a fan of photography. She is now a freelance crochet designer and blogger. Amy started her blog in 2012 to help promote her crochet business but now shares aspects of her every day life including crafts, recipes, and of course, crochet!

GET MY LATEST POSTS, FREE PATTERNS, AND MORE RIGHT TO YOUR INBOX! SUBSCRIBE TO MY WEEKLY NEWSLETTER

Don't miss out! Join over 11.000 followers who are receiving our weekly newsletter and getting the latest free crochet patterns and more straight to their inboxes, every Saturday!

We hate spam more than you do. We promise that your email address will NEVER be sold or shared with anyone else.

« The Wednesday Link Party 251
2018 Craft Giveaway Link Party 27 »

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Welcome!

Hi there! I'm Amy. I'm the crochet designer and blogger behind The Stitchin' Mommy. I am a mom of 2, a baker, occasional picture taker, yarn addict, and crafter. I love life, coffee, and all things pink. Welcome to my corner of the internet. Read More…

Looking for Something?

GET MY LATEST POSTS, FREE PATTERNS, AND MORE RIGHT TO YOUR INBOX! SUBSCRIBE TO MY WEEKLY NEWSLETTER

For free crochet patterns and more, follow me on Facebook!

For free crochet patterns and more, follow me on Facebook!

Instagram Photos

NEW PATTERN ALERT! 🚨🚨 ⠀ My February contri NEW PATTERN ALERT! 🚨🚨
⠀
My February contribution to the 2021 Hat of the Month CAL is the On the Coast Hat! It matches the On the Coast Cowl from last week and is available in 10 sizes from Newborn to Adult Large⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
⠀
🧶 @lionbrandyarn Low Tide⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Hook: @furlscrochet I 5.5mm Streamline hook

Don't forget to check out the other two hat patterns by @oombawakdesigncrochet and @snappytots and also don't forget to grab the free PDF copies of these patterns!⠀⠀⠀
⠀
Link in my bio 👆 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
⠀
Viewing this on Facebook? Here's the direct link to the post:⁣ https://www.thestitchinmommy.com/2021/02/on-the-coast-hat-free-crochet-pattern.html
⠀
#thestitchinmommy #lionbrand #furlscrochet #HatoftheMonth #crochet #crochetersofinstagram #crochetaddict #instacrochet #crochetofinstagram #crochetersofig #crocheteveryday #crochetgirlgang #moderncrochet #crochetcommunity #handmade #ganchillo #handmadecrochet #mandalacrochet #crocheting #crochetlove #crochetando #crochetinspiration #ilovecrochet #crochetlife #crochetersoftheworld #crochettherapy #crocheteando #instacrocheting #crochetinstagram #igcrochet
It's time for The Wednesday Link Party 387! 🎉⠀⠀⠀⠀
⠀
This week we feature the these gorgeous Crocheted Flower Numbers from @mayakuzman (Little Treasures), a Conker with Shell from @ginxcraft (knitting pattern) and a Flower Bunch from @wildfirestitches (*free embroidery pattern available to download from D.M.C.).⠀
⠀
Have a fun project that you want to share? Rhondda (@oombawkadesigncrochet) and I would love to see it! You can link any craft, yarn craft, sewing, paper crafting, foodie, DIY or fiber arts project at the party!⠀
⠀
Link in bio 👆⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
⠀
Viewing this on Facebook? Here's the direct link to the post:⁣ https://www.thestitchinmommy.com/2021/02/the-wednesday-link-party-387-featuring-crocheted-flower-numbers.html
⠀
#thestitchinmommy #oombawkadesigncrochet #TheWednesdayLinkParty #linkparty #crochet #crafts #recipes #sewing #makersgonnamake
It's time for the February Scarf of the Month CAL It's time for the February Scarf of the Month CAL Patterns!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
My contribution is the On the Coast Cowl 🧣 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
⠀
It is super simple to make and has a gorgeous neutral color scheme ⠀⠀⠀

🧶 @lionbrandyarn Low Tide⠀⠀⠀⠀
Hook: @furlscrochet I 5.5mm Streamline Swirl Cream hook⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
⠀
Don't forget to check out the other two scarf patterns by @oombawakdesigncrochet and @snappytots and also don't forget to grab the free PDF copies of these patterns!⠀
⠀
Grab the free pattern from the link in my bio 👆 ⠀⠀⠀
⠀
Viewing this on Facebook? Here's the direct link to the post:⁣ https://www.thestitchinmommy.com/2021/02/on-the-coast-cowl-free-crochet-pattern.html?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=thestitchinmommy&utm_content=On%20the%20Coast%20Cowl%20-%20Free%20Crochet%20Pattern ⠀
⠀
#thestitchinmommy #lionbrand #furlscrochet #ScarfoftheMonth #crochet #crochetersofinstagram #crochetaddict #instacrochet #crochetofinstagram #crochetersofig #crocheteveryday #crochetgirlgang #moderncrochet #crochetcommunity #handmade #ganchillo #handmadecrochet #mandalacrochet #crocheting #crochetlove #crochetando #crochetinspiration #ilovecrochet #crochetlife #crochetersoftheworld #crochettherapy #crocheteando #instacrocheting #crochetinstagram #igcrochet
Don’t forget to check out our February Yarn and Don’t forget to check out our February Yarn and Hook Giveaway!⠀⠀
⠀
For this month's prize pack, we have included a 5.5 mm (I) Furls Odyssey White/Rose Gold Crochet Hook and 2 cakes of Bernat Pop! Yarn. 🧶⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
⠀
Giveaway is open worldwide where allowed by law. Void in Quebec⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
⠀
Link in bio ☝️⠀ ⠀
⠀
Viewing this on Facebook? Here's the direct link to the post:⁣ https://www.thestitchinmommy.com/2021/02/february-yarn-and-hook-giveaway-featuring-bernat-and-furls.html?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=thestitchinmommy&utm_content=February%20Yarn%20and%20Hook%20Giveaway%20featuring%20Bernat%20and%20Furls⠀
⠀
#thestitchinmommy #oombawkadesigncrochet #giveaway #yarn #crochethook #furlscrochet #yarnspirations #yarngiveaway #crochetgiveaway #crochetersofinstagram #yarnaddict #yarnlove #giveaways #instacrochet #crochetlove #crochet #yarnporn #crochetersofig #ganchillo #ravelry #knitting #craftastherapy #crochetgirlgang #yarnlover #crochetaddict #craftsposure
It's time for The Wednesday Link Party 386! 🎉⠀⠀
⠀
This week we feature the Windy Day Baby Cardigan from @ginxcraft (paid knit pattern), a gorgeous crochet flower project from @mayakuzman (Little Treasures) and the C2C Two Enamored Hearts Washcloth from @eyeloveknots (free crochet pattern.)⠀
⠀
Have a fun project that you want to share? Rhondda (@oombawkadesigncrochet) and I would love to see it! You can link any craft, yarn craft, sewing, paper crafting, foodie, DIY or fiber arts project at the party!⠀⠀⠀
⠀
Link in bio 👆⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
⠀
Viewing this on Facebook? Here's the direct link to the post:⁣ https://www.thestitchinmommy.com/2021/02/the-wednesday-link-party-386-featuring-the-windy-day-baby-cardigan.html?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=thestitchinmommy&utm_content=The%20Wednesday%20Link%20Party%20386%20featuring%20the%20Windy%20Day%20Baby%20Cardigan ⠀
⠀
#thestitchinmommy #oombawkadesigncrochet #TheWednesdayLinkParty #linkparty #crochet #crafts #recipes #sewing #makersgonnamake
It's time for The Wednesday Link Party 385! 🎉
⠀
This week we feature a Valentine's Heart Washcloth from @eyeloveknots (free crochet pattern), a little collection of crochet baby hats from Linda's Crafty Corner (free patterns) and some lovely Tiny Hearts Cup Cozies from Howling at the Moon.⠀
⠀
Have a fun project that you want to share? Rhondda (@oombawkadesigncrochet) and I would love to see it! You can link any craft, yarn craft, sewing, paper crafting, foodie, DIY or fiber arts project at the party!⠀
⠀
Link in bio 👆⠀⠀⠀
⠀
Viewing this on Facebook? Here's the direct link to the post:⁣ https://www.thestitchinmommy.com/2021/02/the-wednesday-link-party-385-featuring-valentines-heart-washcloth.html?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=thestitchinmommy&utm_content=The%20Wednesday%20Link%20Party%20385%20featuring%20Valentine%27s%20Heart%20Washcloth⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
⠀
#thestitchinmommy #oombawkadesigncrochet #TheWednesdayLinkParty #linkparty #crochet #crafts #recipes #sewing #makersgonnamake
Did you see the new Wander Yarn from @furlscrochet Did you see the new Wander Yarn from @furlscrochet? It is absolutely gorgeous 😍
⠀
Wander is a 100% premium acrylic worsted weight yarn and comes in 14 vibrant colors!⠀
⠀
Read all about this beautiful yarn in my blog post and get a code to save 20% off everything at Furls!⠀
Link in bio 👆
⠀
#thestitchinmommy #furlscrochet #wanderyarn #crochet #crochetersofinstagram #crochetaddict #instacrochet #crochetofinstagram #crochetersofig #crocheteveryday #crochetgirlgang #moderncrochet #crochetcommunity #handmade #ganchillo #handmadecrochet #mandalacrochet #crocheting #crochetlove #crochetando #crochetinspiration #ilovecrochet #crochetlife #crochetersoftheworld #crochettherapy #crocheteando #instacrocheting #crochetinstagram #igcrochet
Don’t forget to join us for the Wednesday Link P Don’t forget to join us for the Wednesday Link Party 384! 🎉⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
This week we feature the C2C Enamored Heart Afghan Square (Free Crochet Pattern) from @eyeloveknots, a Vintage Crochet Heart Bunting (Free Crochet Pattern) from @mayakuzman (Little Treasures) and a tutorial for How to Make Mittens Out of Old Sweaters (Pattern and Video) from @hellosewing1!⠀⠀⠀
⠀
Link in bio 👆⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
⠀
#thestitchinmommy #oombawkadesigncrochet #TheWednesdayLinkParty #linkparty #crochet #crafts #recipes #sewing #makersgonnamake
Load More... Follow on Instagram

This site contains affiliate links and The Stitchin Mommy may be compensated in exchange for featured placement of certain sponsored products and services, or your clicking on links posted on this website. Please read our Privacy Policy and Disclosures. The Stitchin Mommy is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to amazon.com and affiliate sites.


Copyright © 2021 · The Stitchin Mommy · Terms of Use · Privacy Policy

Copyright © 2021 · Glam Theme on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in

454shares
  • 342
This website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience. See our Privacy Policy to learn more. Consent Reject Learn More
Privacy Policy

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled

This is an necessary category.

Non Necessary

This is an non-necessary category.

Save & Accept