Comments on: Crocheting By Color

By: varsha suraiya

varsha suraiya — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 01:42:06 +0000

colours just love all of them,yet i do use a lot gold and matt colours .they do not show in the colour chart.crochet is ok any colour any time.

By: Meg P.

Meg P. — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 01:43:34 +0000

I love using just about all colors. I’m really curious, Claire, where you got the labels for that color wheel. I’ve seen other descriptions of the colors that differ quite a bit in the terms used, so I’m interested in where this interpretation came from.

By: Peggy

Peggy — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 16:19:18 +0000

I crochet in the colour that I can see the pattern in best. If I am making the gift for a friend, it is the colours they like. I do find darker colours harder to see the pattern so I do tend toward the lighter shades. I love pastels but I have made afghans in black and then embroidered patterns on them. I have worked in creams, pinks, earth tones, greens, blues, and royal purple. I even work in white. I love when one colour plays off another. So I cannot say I shy away from any colour but enjoy using colours to show off my work.

By: Delores Chamblin

Delores Chamblin — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 04:16:14 +0000

Neutral colors are common because they don’t necessarily have to match or can match with more colors or blend in with more colors. That is why most shoes and bags come in neutral colors. In fact that is one of the reasons they are considered neutral colors. When creating gifts for others, their color preferences should be taken into consideration. If you know the person well, you probably already know what colors he or she prefers or the color schemes of their home etc. Some people see red as the color of love and beauty (hearts, roses) and some people find blue depressing.

By: sarah

sarah — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 02:15:48 +0000

interesting! i agree with all the feelings associated with the colours according to the chart here and i will definitely be looking into the way i use colour when making gifts. funnily enough though i actually tend to use a lot of neutrals (browns, beiges, whites, greys, etc) when creating pieces for myself and these aren’t even on the chart. i wonder what feelings those colours are meant to evoke? for me it is a total sense of calm and relaxation.

By: sherry

sherry — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 00:10:41 +0000

I like all colors but I change color use was my mood strikes me. Its the texture of yarns that I have a problem with. I try to keep a couple things going so I don’t get bored with the color.

By: Sherrie

Sherrie — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 19:07:15 +0000

Any color, but it is so hard to choose~ I tend to relax while I crochet obnoxious things-if I don’t like it, I usually gift it or donate, and try it in another color(s)
I think color is similar to shopping for a blouse- Do you just look at it on the hanger & decide not to try it on, or do you take that chance to see what it looks like (on/finished)
Thanks so much for your article!

By: Delores Chamblin

Delores Chamblin — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 18:01:06 +0000

Not only am I a published crochet designer who uses whatever color is suitable, but I also have a bachelor of arts degree in mental health. Charts like these should be taken with a grain of salt, as beauty is in the eye of the beholder. In fact a lot of beliefs are simply cultural conditioning.

By: Bethintx1

Bethintx1 — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 17:09:30 +0000

I cannot see why fuchsia is labelled unhappy. It looks bright & cheery to me. Black & grey convey unhappy to me.

By: Judy

Judy — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 16:54:14 +0000

I use mainly colors enjoyed by the person for whom I am crocheting. I also make ‘birthday’ afghans using the person’s birthstone and birth month flower colors; these make the afghans very personal and special. My personal favorites are purple and teal; I prefer cool colors.