Design 101: Creating Your Own Color Combination

Have you ever seen a pattern you like but hesitated to use it because of the colors?   We’d like to help you get started as a designer with some simple steps to choosing the color combinations you prefer. Today we’ll work with the Mulberry Afghan, #90310.  Think about what colors you would like to…

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Inishturk Sweater Knit-Along: The Inishturk Shapes Up

The Inishturk Sweater is certainly a cabled sweater of “Olympic” proportions!  I know I’m not the only one having fun knitting it while watching the 2010 Winter Games.  One reason this sweater is a great project to work with cables is because there is very little shaping in this sweater.  However, we do have necks…

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Turquoise: Color of the Year

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…

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