Color Palettes

Picnic on the Shore Yarn Color Palette

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A collage featuring a photo of a picnic on a rocky cliffside and a curated palette of yarn highlighting colors from the photograph.

You and your special someone go on a serene picnic on a rocky cliffside, overlooking the vast expanse of the sea. The setting is a delightful blend of nature’s raw beauty and cozy human touches. The picnic basket and fresh breads introduce rich browns, while the linens and rocks add various shades of gray. Pops of color from the assortment of food create a lively contrast, and the pale blues of the ocean complete this breathtaking view. Inspired by this picturesque moment, I’ve curated a yarn color palette that embodies the tranquil elegance of a seaside picnic, perfect for creating sumptuous fall crochet projects.

Drawing from the warm and cool tones of this cliffside picnic, this palette features rich browns, versatile grays, vibrant pops of green and red, and calming pale blues. These colors are ideal for crafting projects that capture the essence of a cozy autumn afternoon by the sea. Whether you crochet a blanket that envelops you in warmth as you take in the ocean breeze, a stylish bag that complements your fall wardrobe, or wearables that bring a touch of coastal charm to your daily attire, these colors will add a richness to your work.

A collage featuring a photo of a picnic on a rocky cliffside and a curated palette of yarn highlighting colors from the photograph.

To bring this palette to life, we recommend using two fantastic yarn brands: Premier Yarns Anti-Pilling Everyday Worsted and KnitPicks Wool of the Andes. Premier Yarns Anti-Pilling offers a variety of vibrant and soft hues that will highlight the richness of the browns and the brightness of the colorful food. KnitPicks Wool of the Andes provides a robust selection of grays and blues, perfect for capturing the essence of the rocky cliffs and the serene ocean.

With this captivating color palette and high-quality yarns, your crochet projects will be both beautiful and functional, reflecting the serene and inviting atmosphere of a seaside picnic. Whether you’re crafting for yourself or creating thoughtful gifts, these colors will add a touch of coastal elegance to your handmade treasures. So, let the beauty of a cliffside picnic inspire your next crochet adventure, and create pieces that celebrate the harmonious blend of nature and comfort.

Yarn Recommendations

A color palette created with yarn swatches in blues, grays, green, red, and browns.

Premier Yarns Anti-Pilling Everyday Worsted (click here to shop)

  • Snow White
  • Quiet Blue
  • Blueberry
  • Silver
  • Mist
  • Steel
  • Fern Green
  • Rosewood
  • Linen
  • Parchment
  • Fawn
  • Bark
A color palette created with yarn swatches in blues, grays, green, red, and browns.

KnitPicks Wool of the Andes (click here to shop)

  • White
  • Arctic
  • Baltic Heather
  • Dove Heather
  • Silver
  • Onyx Heather
  • Cilantro Heather
  • Currant
  • Oyster Heather
  • Almond
  • Amber Heather
  • Merlot Heather

What will you create with this gorgeous color palette? Tag me @knottedupinstring on social media so I can see how you brought these colors to life!

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A Pinterest pin featuring the color palette and photo collage and text information about the yarn and blog post.
A Pinterest pin featuring the color palette and photo collage and text information about the yarn and blog post.

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