Color Play: An Exploration of Self and Inspiration
07/21/23 • 47 min
Ever had a moment where you're humbled by simple wisdom? That happened to me and it hit me - much like our passion for knitting, love is boundless and abundant. This epiphany transformed my approach to knitting, sparking an exploration into the world of color I'm sharing with you today.
Together, we'll navigate the language of color, and qualify terms like 'value' and 'color combinations'. Our trusty companions on the journey are our swatches—I know! I know! swatches!?! But seriously, these humble squares hold the secret to understanding how colors contrast, blend, or interact, providing invaluable insights into how your final project will take shape. We'll play with a variety of shades, from dominant colors to neutrals, and the show-stoppers—variegated yarns. Learning to balance their energy and complexity with solid or semi-solid colors can add an entirely new dimension to your work.
The culmination of our journey is a celebration of the unique individuals we are. Like any artistic endeavor, our journey through color in knitting is an expression of our self-worth and creativity. Let's embrace the vibrant colors of our personality, reflect them in our projects, and inspire others. Buckle up and grab your yarn, as we embark on this enlightening exploration of color in knitting.
Be sure to discover more at EncourageBetter.com You can see pictures of the sweater that I mention in the podcast on the blog.
And before you go, Dear Knitter here is your personal invitation from me: I would love to count you amongst the EBKpodcast community. You are welcome here. Subscribe today!
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Ever had a moment where you're humbled by simple wisdom? That happened to me and it hit me - much like our passion for knitting, love is boundless and abundant. This epiphany transformed my approach to knitting, sparking an exploration into the world of color I'm sharing with you today.
Together, we'll navigate the language of color, and qualify terms like 'value' and 'color combinations'. Our trusty companions on the journey are our swatches—I know! I know! swatches!?! But seriously, these humble squares hold the secret to understanding how colors contrast, blend, or interact, providing invaluable insights into how your final project will take shape. We'll play with a variety of shades, from dominant colors to neutrals, and the show-stoppers—variegated yarns. Learning to balance their energy and complexity with solid or semi-solid colors can add an entirely new dimension to your work.
The culmination of our journey is a celebration of the unique individuals we are. Like any artistic endeavor, our journey through color in knitting is an expression of our self-worth and creativity. Let's embrace the vibrant colors of our personality, reflect them in our projects, and inspire others. Buckle up and grab your yarn, as we embark on this enlightening exploration of color in knitting.
Be sure to discover more at EncourageBetter.com You can see pictures of the sweater that I mention in the podcast on the blog.
And before you go, Dear Knitter here is your personal invitation from me: I would love to count you amongst the EBKpodcast community. You are welcome here. Subscribe today!
Not on Apple podcasts but still want to write a review? CLICK HERE!
Previous Episode
The Power of Color: Knitting Palettes Inspired by Nature
Imagine knitting with a color palette that resonates with your own personal experiences and connection with nature. It sounds magical, right? Well, that's exactly what we'll be exploring together in this episode. I share my own journey of finding color inspiration in the beauty of the world around me. You'll hear about a unique knitting project I worked on using a color palette which was a departure from my usual color choices, and the reactions it garnered. So, forget the traditional color norms, embrace the infinite color possibilities from nature, and knit with a color story that truly speaks to you! ( Definitely head over to the blog to see more!)
Before you wonder how to select the right colors that would work well together, let me assure you that the color wheel is your best friend here. It is something I didn't dig into until later in adulthood and I learned some interesting practices that are easy for you to replicate, too, so that your knitting always delights you and never disappoints! I'll guide you through the basics of the color wheel, starting from the primary colors and how they combine to form secondary and tertiary colors. We'll discuss the concepts of complementary and analogous colors, and even monochromatic color schemes, to create harmonious and visually appealing color combinations for your knitting projects. So, forget the traditional color norms, embrace the infinite color possibilities from nature, and knit with a color story that truly speaks to you!
• You can (and should!) always discover more here on the blog: encouragebetter.com/blog/color
•Listen to the linen workshop
• Download the free linen guide (which includes a free pattern and journal pages)
And before you go, Dear Knitter here is your personal invitation from me: I would love to count you amongst the EBKpodcast community. You are welcome here. Subscribe today!
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A Deep Dive into Knitting the Felix Cardigan: Lessons for ANY Knitting Project
Join the start of Season 4 of Encourage Better Knitting and discover some tips for making a cardigan, or anything, in a thoughtful way to bring you joy and satisfaction!
In this episode, I share how I *really* take accurate measurements for my garments and my super secret, and sometimes slow, method of evaluating yarn substitutions for a project.
I share with you my entire journey knitting a wooly wardrobe staple (yes, in summer!)--- from the twinkle of an idea to cardigan drying and awaiting ends to be woven in! In this episode, you will hear how I switch up a few things, making The Felix Cardigan by Amy Christoffers of Savory Knitting. The suggestions and modifications can be applied to any knit you may consider.
So join me for a few stitches, rows, or rounds!
If you want to see the yarn, pattern, or other images from the knitting I shared in this episode, CLICK HERE.
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Encourage Better: Knitting Adventures In Alaska - Color Play: An Exploration of Self and Inspiration
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I introduced an idea in the Power of Color knitting palettes inspired by nature episode
Speaker 1that I want to explore in a slightly different way today .
Speaker 1In that episode , nature was the go-to source for my much needed higher education and how to match colors .
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