{"id":67946,"date":"2026-08-14T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-14T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lionbrand.com/community/blog\/?p=67946"},"modified":"2026-08-04T14:43:26","modified_gmt":"2026-08-04T18:43:26","slug":"choose-yarn-color-combinations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lionbrand.com/community/blog\/choose-yarn-color-combinations\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Choose Yarn Color Combinations That Work"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/p>\n<p>Pick one main color, add one or two supporting colors, a neutral anchor, and an optional pop color in roughly 60\/30\/10 <a href=\"https:\/\/patternprincess.com\/how-to-choose-yarn-colors-that-actually-work-together\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">proportions<\/a>. That single rule handles most knitting and crochet projects, from baby blankets to statement sweaters.<\/p>\n<p>Two combos to copy right now:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Neutral-based:<\/strong> Cream (60%) + warm taupe (30%) + dusty rose accent (10%). Clean, wearable, works in any weight.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Bold complementary:<\/strong> Navy (60%) + burnt orange (30%) + cream anchor (10%). High contrast, reads well from across a room.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lionbrand.com\/products\/mini-bonbon-yarn-assortment-assorted-42-pack\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">42pc Mini Yarn Sampler<\/a> is ideal for testing these proportions without buying full skeins. For solid anchor colors, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lionbrand.com\/products\/color-stories-basic-stitch-anti-pilling-spectral-axis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Color Stories &#8211; Basic Stitch\u00ae Anti-Pilling&#x2122; &#8211; Spectral Axis<\/a> gives you reliable, pill-resistant solids that hold their value through repeated swatching.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong> <em>Start with the color you love most and build outward. A palette that excites you at the yarn store will keep you motivated through a long project.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"table-of-contents\">Table of Contents<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><a href=\"#what-palette-category-should-you-choose-first\">What palette category should you choose first?<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><a href=\"#practical-color-pairing-rules-you-can-use-without-a-color-wheel\">Practical color-pairing rules you can use without a color wheel<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><a href=\"#how-to-match-colors-to-your-specific-project\">How to match colors to your specific project<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><a href=\"#how-to-swatch-and-test-a-palette-before-committing\">How to swatch and test a palette before committing<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><a href=\"#ready-to-use-sample-combinations-by-mood\">Ready-to-use sample combinations by mood<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><a href=\"#how-to-balance-variegated-and-patterned-yarns-with-solids\">How to balance variegated and patterned yarns with solids<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><a href=\"#key-takeaways\">Key Takeaways<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><a href=\"#lion-brands-perspective-on-color-confidence\">Lion Brand\u2019s perspective on color confidence<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><a href=\"#build-your-palette-with-lion-brand-color-tools\">Build your palette with Lion Brand color tools<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><a href=\"#further-reading-and-tools\">Further reading and tools<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><a href=\"#faq\">FAQ<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"what-palette-category-should-you-choose-first\">What palette category should you choose first?<\/h2>\n<p>Every color decision starts with mood. Knowing which palette family fits your project cuts the options down fast.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Neutrals<\/strong> (cream, oatmeal, charcoal, warm gray): Everyday wearables, home d\u00e9cor, throw blankets. Combos: cream + slate + natural, oatmeal + ivory + camel, charcoal + white + soft black.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Pastels<\/strong> (blush, mint, lavender, soft yellow): Baby items, spring garments, delicate accessories. Combos: blush + mint + white, lavender + pale yellow + cream, soft peach + sky blue + ivory.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Brights<\/strong> (coral, cobalt, chartreuse, magenta): Statement bags, kids\u2019 toys, bold scarves. Combos: cobalt + coral + white, magenta + yellow + black, teal + orange + cream.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Vintage<\/strong> (dusty rose, sage, mustard, terracotta): Retro garments, market bags, granny squares. Use slightly desaturated shades. Combos: mustard + sage + rust, dusty rose + olive + cream, terracotta + warm gray + tan.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Rainbow\/ombre<\/strong> (full spectrum or gradient): Temperature blankets, striped afghans, self-striping projects. Combos: red through violet in six steps, warm spectrum (red, orange, yellow), cool gradient (teal through navy).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lionbrand.com\/products\/color-stories-hometown-yarn-timberglow\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Color Stories &#8211; Hometown\u00ae Yarn &#8211; Timberglow<\/a> is a ready-made seasonal palette that takes the guesswork out of harvest and autumnal projects.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong> <em>Textured stitches (cables, seed stitch, bobbles) read best in solids or low-contrast palettes. Save your brights and variegated yarns for simpler stitches where the color, not the texture, does the work.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"practical-color-pairing-rules-you-can-use-without-a-color-wheel\">Practical color-pairing rules you can use without a color wheel<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smart-knit-crocheting.com\/color-theory-for-knitting-and-crocheting.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Color schemes<\/a> sound technical, but the application is straightforward. Here are the four most useful ones:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Complementary:<\/strong> Colors opposite on the wheel (blue\/orange, red\/green). Use one as the dominant and the other as accent only. Equal amounts create visual vibration; the 60\/30\/10 split prevents it.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Analogous:<\/strong> Colors sitting next to each other (blue, blue-green, green). Naturally harmonious. Great for gradient blankets and subtle garments.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Triadic:<\/strong> Three colors evenly spaced (red, yellow, blue). Bold and balanced. Assign one as dominant and keep the other two as accents.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Monochromatic:<\/strong> One hue in light, medium, and dark values. Sophisticated and easy to execute. Works especially well in textured stitches.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Value contrast matters as much as hue. Light, medium, and dark in the same palette create depth and keep stitch detail readable. Two medium-value colors next to each other will blur together in a stripe, even if they are different hues.<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Method<\/th>\n<th>Best project types<\/th>\n<th>Contrast level<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Complementary<\/td>\n<td>Colorwork, striped scarves, statement blankets<\/td>\n<td>High<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Analogous<\/td>\n<td>Gradient throws, wearable garments, baby items<\/td>\n<td>Low to medium<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Triadic<\/td>\n<td>Granny squares, rainbow projects, kids\u2019 items<\/td>\n<td>High<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Monochromatic<\/td>\n<td>Cables, textured stitches, minimalist wearables<\/td>\n<td>Low<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong> <em>To avoid vibration between two bold complementary colors, add a neutral (cream, gray, or natural) between them in your stripe sequence. It acts as a visual buffer.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/csuxjmfbwmkxiegfpljm.supabase.co\/storage\/v1\/object\/public\/blog-images\/organization-30182\/1784957482941_Infographic-showing-yarn-color-selection-steps.jpeg\" alt=\"Infographic showing yarn color selection steps\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/csuxjmfbwmkxiegfpljm.supabase.co\/storage\/v1\/object\/public\/blog-images\/organization-30182\/1784957482941_Infographic-showing-yarn-color-selection-steps.jpeg\" alt=\"Infographic showing yarn color selection steps\"><\/noscript><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-to-match-colors-to-your-specific-project\">How to match colors to your specific project<\/h2>\n<p>Before pulling colors, answer these four questions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>Who is it for, and what colors do they actually wear or use?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Will it be washed frequently? (Lighter colors show wear; darker solids hide it.)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Where will it live \u2014 bright natural light or a dim interior?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>What stitch pattern are you using, and how much texture is involved?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For fiber and weight: cotton yarns like 24\/7 Cotton have crisp stitch definition, so color contrast reads sharply. Wool blends like Wool-Ease have a slight halo that softens edges between colors. Bulky weights reduce stitch detail, so bold color contrast carries the visual interest. Worsted weight is the most forgiving for colorwork and palette testing.<\/p>\n<p>Project-to-palette quick map: bulky warm neutrals for throw blankets, muted analogous sets for adult sweaters, bright triadic combos for kids\u2019 accessories, soft pastels for baby items.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-to-swatch-and-test-a-palette-before-committing\">How to swatch and test a palette before committing<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Pull your chosen colors and lay them side by side in natural daylight. Artificial light shifts warm tones yellow and cool tones gray.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Knit or crochet a small multi-color swatch using your actual stitch pattern. Stripe tests work well: two rows of each color in sequence.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Take a black-and-white photo of the swatch. This strips out hue and shows only value contrast. If the colors blur together in grayscale, add a lighter or darker shade.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>If the project will be laundered, hand-wash and dry the swatch before committing. Some colors shift slightly after washing.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Squint at the swatch. Colors that hold their distinction when blurred will read clearly in a finished piece.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong> <em>Switch your phone camera to portrait mode and photograph the swatch from arm\u2019s length. The slight background blur mimics how a finished piece reads from a few feet away, which is how most people will actually see it.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"ready-to-use-sample-combinations-by-mood\">Ready-to-use sample combinations by mood<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Coastal<\/strong><\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Combo<\/th>\n<th>Best project<\/th>\n<th>Weight<\/th>\n<th>Why it works<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Navy + cream + sandy tan<\/td>\n<td>Striped throw, tote bag<\/td>\n<td>Worsted<\/td>\n<td>Classic contrast, reads in any light<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Seafoam + white + pale gray<\/td>\n<td>Baby blanket, summer top<\/td>\n<td>DK<\/td>\n<td>Soft and airy, low contrast<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Cobalt + coral + natural<\/td>\n<td>Striped scarf, granny squares<\/td>\n<td>Worsted<\/td>\n<td>Complementary pop with neutral buffer<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>Harvest<\/strong><\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Combo<\/th>\n<th>Best project<\/th>\n<th>Weight<\/th>\n<th>Why it works<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Rust + mustard + cream<\/td>\n<td>Throw blanket, market bag<\/td>\n<td>Bulky<\/td>\n<td>Warm analogous, cozy and cohesive<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Terracotta + olive + tan<\/td>\n<td>Adult sweater, hat<\/td>\n<td>Worsted<\/td>\n<td>Muted triadic, vintage feel<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Burnt orange + navy + oatmeal<\/td>\n<td>Colorwork cowl, scarf<\/td>\n<td>DK<\/td>\n<td>High contrast with grounding neutral<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>Classic chic<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>Cream + camel + black: timeless, works in any weight, great for wearables.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Ivory + blush + gold: soft and elegant, ideal for accessories and garments.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Charcoal + white + burgundy: bold but balanced, strong for home d\u00e9cor.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Bold statement<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>Magenta + cobalt + white: high energy, best in simple stitches, worsted or bulky.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Yellow + black + red: graphic and striking, strong for bags and accessories.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"how-to-balance-variegated-and-patterned-yarns-with-solids\">How to balance variegated and patterned yarns with solids<\/h2>\n<p>Variegated yarn is the most common source of color frustration. The fix is almost always about proportion and stitch choice.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/csuxjmfbwmkxiegfpljm.supabase.co\/storage\/v1\/object\/public\/blog-images\/organization-30182\/1785532165317_B72971photo03_1198x1800.webp\" alt=\"Hands holding mixed yarn swatch close-up\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/csuxjmfbwmkxiegfpljm.supabase.co\/storage\/v1\/object\/public\/blog-images\/organization-30182\/1785532165317_B72971photo03_1198x1800.webp\" alt=\"Hands holding mixed yarn swatch close-up\"><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>Image: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lionbrand.com\/products\/crochet-kit-sunny-morning-baby-blanket\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sunny Morning Baby Blanket<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Pair a variegated yarn with a solid that matches one of its quieter tones, not its brightest. If the variegated contains coral, navy, and cream, pull the cream as your solid. The variegated reads as the feature; the solid gives the eye a place to rest. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lionbrand.com\/products\/mandala-yarn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mandala Yarn<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lionbrand.com\/products\/mandala-ombre-yarn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mandala Ombre Yarn<\/a> are built for exactly this: their color transitions are gradual enough to pair cleanly with a coordinating solid.<\/p>\n<p>If a variegated yarn pools unpredictably, try a moss stitch or a smaller hook size. Alternating rows with a solid also breaks the pooling rhythm without changing the palette. When in doubt, let the variegated be the accent (10\u201330% of the project) rather than the dominant color.<\/p>\n<p>Patterned yarns like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lionbrand.com\/products\/wool-ease-fair-isle-yarn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wool-Ease Fair Isle<\/a> already carry a built-in palette. Use them as the starting point and pull solids from the colors already present in the pattern.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"key-takeaways\">Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n<p>The most reliable way to choose yarn color combinations is to assign a clear role to each color: one dominant, one or two supporting, one neutral anchor, and one optional accent in 60\/30\/10 proportions.<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Point<\/th>\n<th>Details<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Use the 60\/30\/10 rule<\/td>\n<td>Assign dominant, supporting, and accent roles to avoid visual chaos.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Check value contrast<\/td>\n<td>A black-and-white photo reveals whether light, medium, and dark values are distinct enough.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Match palette to project<\/td>\n<td>Bulky neutrals for throws, muted analogous for garments, brights for accessories.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Test before committing<\/td>\n<td>Swatch in your actual stitch pattern and wash the swatch if the project will be laundered.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Lion Brand samplers simplify testing<\/td>\n<td>The 42pc Mini Yarn Sampler lets you swatch multiple combos without buying full skeins.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong> <em>Always view your final swatch under the lighting conditions where the finished piece will actually live. A palette that looks perfect under a craft-room lamp can read flat or muddy in a dim living room.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"lion-brands-perspective-on-color-confidence\">Lion Brand\u2019s perspective on color confidence<\/h2>\n<p>The conventional wisdom says you need color theory to choose yarn well. That is only partially true. What actually matters more is having enough colors in front of you to compare, and a fast way to test them.<\/p>\n<p>Most color mistakes happen before the first stitch: someone buys yarn from a screen, skips swatching, and discovers the palette reads muddy in person. The solution is not more theory. It is a lower-stakes way to test. A small sampler, a quick stripe swatch, and a black-and-white photo catch most problems in under an hour.<\/p>\n<p>Lion Brand\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lionbrand.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">free pattern library<\/a> includes thousands of patterns sorted by skill level, many of them two-color or three-color projects that are ideal for testing a new palette in a real piece. A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lionbrand.com\/products\/two-tone-stroller-blanket-l90210\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Two-Tone Stroller Blanket<\/a> or a quick <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lionbrand.com\/products\/knit-kit-two-tone-flow-scarf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Two-Tone Flow Scarf<\/a> gives you a finished object and a palette proof-of-concept at the same time.<\/p>\n<p>Color confidence is not a talent. It is a habit of testing small before committing big.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"build-your-palette-with-lion-brand-color-tools\">Build your palette with Lion Brand color tools<\/h2>\n<p>The fastest way to move from palette idea to finished project is to have the right yarns in hand before you start. The 42pc Mini Yarn Sampler puts 42 coordinated colors at your fingertips for rapid swatching without the cost of full skeins. The Color Stories &#8211; Basic Stitch\u00ae Anti-Pilling&#x2122; &#8211; Spectral Axis gives you clean, reliable solids to anchor any palette, and the anti-pilling formula holds up through repeated test washes. For a curated seasonal palette ready to use out of the package, the Color Stories &#8211; Hometown\u00ae Yarn &#8211; Timberglow delivers a warm harvest collection with the color relationships already considered. Browse the full range of knit and crochet kits to find a project that puts your new palette to work immediately.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"further-reading-and-tools\">Further reading and tools<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><strong>ArtPatt Crochet Color Scheme Generator:<\/strong> Preview stripe, color block, and granny square layouts before buying yarn.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>ColorBrewer:<\/strong> A palette tool originally built for data visualization, but useful for checking whether a set of colors holds contrast at different values.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Lion Brand pattern library at<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/lionbrand.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>lionbrand.com<\/strong><\/a><strong>:<\/strong> Thousands of free patterns sorted by skill level; filter by two-color or colorwork to find a project that fits your palette.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Black-and-white photo test:<\/strong> Photograph your swatch with your phone, switch to grayscale in your photo editor, and check whether the values are distinct. No app required.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Paint sample cards:<\/strong> Free at any hardware store. Each card is a pre-built analogous palette. Bring them to the yarn store and match colors directly.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"faq\">FAQ<\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"what-is-the-easiest-rule-for-pairing-yarn-colors\">What is the easiest rule for pairing yarn colors?<\/h3>\n<p>Pick one main color, one or two supporting colors, a neutral anchor, and an optional accent in 60\/30\/10 proportions. This formula works for most knitting and crochet projects regardless of skill level.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"how-do-you-know-if-two-yarn-colors-will-clash\">How do you know if two yarn colors will clash?<\/h3>\n<p>Take a black-and-white photo of the yarns side by side. If they look nearly identical in grayscale, they lack value contrast and will blur together in a finished piece. Add a lighter or darker shade to create separation.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"can-you-mix-a-variegated-yarn-with-a-solid\">Can you mix a variegated yarn with a solid?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes. Choose a solid that matches one of the quieter tones in the variegated, not the brightest. This lets the variegated read as the feature while the solid gives the eye a resting point.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"what-yarn-weight-works-best-for-testing-color-combinations\">What yarn weight works best for testing color combinations?<\/h3>\n<p>Worsted weight is the most forgiving for palette testing. It works up quickly, shows stitch definition clearly, and is available in the widest color range, including across Lion Brand\u2019s Vanna\u2019s Choice and Heartland lines.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"how-many-colors-should-a-beginner-use-in-one-project\">How many colors should a beginner use in one project?<\/h3>\n<p>Two or three colors is the right starting point. A dominant and a neutral, or a dominant plus one accent, keeps the palette readable without requiring complex color management.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"recommended\">Recommended<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lionbrand.com\/collections\/all-knit-crochet-patterns-kits\/products\/croton-ripple-afghan-crochet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Croton Ripple Afghan &#8211; Lion Brand Yarn<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lionbrand.com\/collections\/all-knit-crochet-patterns-kits\/products\/2-color-mittens-knit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2-Color Mittens &#8211; Lion Brand Yarn<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lionbrand.com\/collections\/all-knit-crochet-patterns-kits\/products\/crochet-kit-north-winds-set\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Crochet Kit &#8211; North Winds Set &#8211; Lion Brand Yarn<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lionbrand.com\/collections\/all-knit-crochet-patterns-kits\/products\/knit-kit-palette-scarf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Knit Kit &#8211; Palette Scarf &#8211; Lion Brand Yarn<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn how to choose yarn color combinations that enhance your projects. 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