Turquoise: Color of the Year
February 17th, 2010
Every year, color authority Pantone reports on color trends. This year, it has revealed turquoise as its color of the year. This cheerful shade of blue is popping up everywhere, from home decor to clothing and accessories. Turquoise is versatile because it can be bright and bold or calm and soothing. Here are some turquoise-inspired projects.
Clockwise from top left: Turquoise swatch from Pantone.com, Easy Knit Mittens in Country Green Jiffy, Knit Hat and Scarf in Lagoon Homespun, Crochet Amigurumi Octopus in Sage Lion Wool.
The color turquoise invokes feelings of confidence and cheer, making it perfect for any garment, accessory, or decor item. Try using the shade Turquoise in Cotton-Ease, Microspun, or Fun Fur to add a special pop of color to your next project.
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