Color Theory

Choosing yarn for Color-and-Weave, and Shadow Weave in particular, requires careful consideration in order to give the desired effect. This article is the second in a three part series by Jennifer Leigh, and discusses key concepts to keep in mind when selection yarn for Color-and-Weave and Shadow Weave projects. 

Color selection can be an exciting, yet sometimes overwhelming part of planning a weaving project. While traditional color theory is very helpful in understanding color relationships,you can get started experimentally designing without having all these concepts in your back pocket. In this blog post, Christine Novotny shares a few tips for how she creates fresh and inspired palettes by exploring unusual color combinations with Palette Scout.

Part three in a three part series—take what you have learned from part one and part two and apply the knowledge to create color palettes for your next weaving project.

Weavers use gamps to experiment with sett (epi), colors, structures, and yarn types. In this post, Penny shares a selection of gamps that she has woven with our yarn collections, the benefits of making them, and tips for successfully making your own.

Part two of a three part series—a closer look at the many ways to apply color in weaving and an introduction to color gamps (with a weaving pattern to help you get started)!

Part one of a three part series—an introduction to the basics of color theory for weavers, including using a color wheel and understanding variations in color such as shade, tint, value, and saturation.