Choosing a Color Palette for your Knit Project! TEN Color Combinations You Can Use Right Now!

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  • In this video I show you ten color combinations you can use right now in your knitting projects! I also give you my favorite tips and tricks for selecting a color palette.
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  • @knitterinspace
    @knitterinspace Před 5 měsíci +27

    I'm glad we agree that hot pink is a neutral and works with everything :D

  • @traci3007
    @traci3007 Před 5 měsíci +19

    I'd love to see more color inspiration videos. Your color expertise is one of the first things that draws me to your patterns. I'm one of those that thinks when you are spending so much time and money on something, it needs to go with everything. This mindset is severely limiting and makes color very intimidating, and yet when I am brave and do something outside of neutral, I always receive lots of compliments and feel very satisfied. Thank you for sharing your thought process.

    • @summerleedesignco.6471
      @summerleedesignco.6471  Před 4 měsíci

      I feel that so much!!! I am so careful with adding things to my wardrobe - I don't go wild on my clothes at all. Socks are really where I let loose and go for it with color!

  • @aprilabbatoy
    @aprilabbatoy Před 5 měsíci +10

    Your eye for color combinations is amazing. I would definitely watch more videos of you showing color combinations. I really enjoyed this video.

  • @johannapfeiffer6676
    @johannapfeiffer6676 Před 5 měsíci +8

    Hi Summer, I’m a bit intimidated to use multiple colors. Can you discuss weaving in your ends? How about stripes, do you carry the colors? Your color choices and designs are inspiring me and I find all your videos to be very helpful, thanks!

    • @summerleedesignco.6471
      @summerleedesignco.6471  Před 4 měsíci

      Absolutely! I have a trick for knitting in my ends as I go that makes it super easy! I'll do a tutorial on that for sure. Steven West knits in his ends too - I think if you search "weaving Steven" here on CZcams you'll find his tutorial!

  • @lividavis
    @lividavis Před 14 dny

    Just wanted to say just came back to this video a few months later for a second dose of colour inspiration! Thank you! X

  • @maryglancy17
    @maryglancy17 Před 5 měsíci +7

    Excellent! Yes Please to more color combinations! Blues are my favorites and I have a grandson particular to blues/browns and a granddaughter who grooves on pinks/purples. Dear Husband and other men in my family are into the dark neutrals, dark grey, dark green, olive drab green, dark brown and black.

  • @korichamberlain
    @korichamberlain Před měsícem

    Man, Your designs really opened up my eyes to color usage. I absolutely love bright, saturated colors, but my brain would have never paired them with pastels or lighter neutrals. As someone who can't wear light colors, I must have discounted them for all other purposes, too. They actually make my favorite shades look all the more amazing.
    I absolutely bought your book for the pictures. If you evere feel like putting out another one thats just pretty pics of finished projects, I'd be all over it.

  • @erikafrey2974
    @erikafrey2974 Před 21 dnem

    I have never seen such smooth segues. You are amazing in so many ways Summer!

  • @rosieroo538
    @rosieroo538 Před 4 měsíci

    I'd love to see more colour videos, you're just such a natural with combinations. Maybe a video idea could be combos you've done in the past - ones that worked and ones that didn't.

  • @laurienowland8584
    @laurienowland8584 Před 5 měsíci +8

    I would love to learn more about color! This video was very helpful and I would love to see more! Thank you!

  • @autumnruns
    @autumnruns Před 4 dny

    Your use of color drew me in and I was immediately hooked! I'm a color LOVER (neutral? don't know her!) and just ordered a bunch of yarn to make the little boxes socks on my upcoming trips to Europe!

  • @suzycue7900
    @suzycue7900 Před 5 měsíci

    Hello! I’m a neighbor ( sort of lol) . I’m in North West Arkansas.
    Glad I found your podcast.
    Loved this episode! I need more teaching on color because I’m trying to learn how to think outside the box!

  • @teadreyer1510
    @teadreyer1510 Před 4 měsíci

    Super stoked I found you on here.. totally love your podcasts! Even tho I am a very dark & moody kinda gal, when it comes to socks, I love colour! I too love playing, coming from a quilting background, but I found your suggestions really cool. Keep 'em coming.. and thanks for sharing your knowledge with us xx Hugz from an Aussie chick 🙌

  • @mama_knitter
    @mama_knitter Před 4 měsíci

    The last color combo got me in the mood for a cocktail 🍹 😂

  • @jessicalila3712
    @jessicalila3712 Před 5 měsíci

    I loved this so much! I recently bought some Coates & Co sock yarn before you mentioned it in your last video and her colors are amazing! Also here's a funny story for you - I bought some sock yarn on Etsy from a gal destashing and told her I was saving it as a gift from my husband for Valentine's Day and that I had ordered your book as a second VDay gift. She wrote back and said she had ordered your book, too, haha.

  • @annafranklin6568
    @annafranklin6568 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Hi Summer! I just had to come and comment about how much I have been enjoying all of your content! Your podcasts have become a new happy place for me and the extra videos have inspired me to cast on some new socks 😁

  • @SmashKnits
    @SmashKnits Před 5 měsíci

    More more more!! I have the worst time choosing colour combos and your taste is impeccable so this is perfect!

  • @vanessataylor15
    @vanessataylor15 Před 2 měsíci

    Yes please to more colour videos. Please could you do one showing colourwork combinations for some of your patterns? Particularly the Scandiland socks from your new book

  • @kpags6681
    @kpags6681 Před 5 měsíci +1

    I could watch you play with color combinations all day! I work in a yarn store and I love coming up with combos. I especially like setting a limit, i.e a 2, 3 or 4 color combo and play in those perameters it helps me come up with good combos. Please do more of these! Thank you🌈

    • @summerleedesignco.6471
      @summerleedesignco.6471  Před 4 měsíci

      It's honestly my favorite part of the design process! And agreed - working with 2-4 and changing one or two colors in or out is so fun!

  • @mandyrawlinson7687
    @mandyrawlinson7687 Před 5 měsíci +2

    I loved this Summer!! It’s a challenge everytime I buy yarn!! Please do more!!

  • @TheWellerMade
    @TheWellerMade Před 5 měsíci

    I used to cut out pictures in magazines when I saw a color combo I liked. Now there are not so many physical magazines, but you can watch for colors on line or in junk mail. They have a vested interest in catching your eye. Note to self: orange and cobalt blue.

  • @TheStitchWitchPodcast
    @TheStitchWitchPodcast Před 4 měsíci

    I want MORE of these. Maybe even seasonal versions or like KALs for them!

  • @LaBreahW
    @LaBreahW Před 5 měsíci

    I’m absolutely loving these videos!! As a beginner knitter I’d like to see a video on how to drop rows of stitches. Like if someone, I don’t know who, is trying to learn how to do their first heel flap and totally flopped on the flap and needs to start again! 😅

  • @lisawatson2758
    @lisawatson2758 Před 5 měsíci +2

    I sat here and placed an order for colors to build my stash. I also loved the tip to photograph the color combo in B&W genius!

  • @onesweetlife2469
    @onesweetlife2469 Před 5 měsíci

    Excellent video!! I usually stay with “safe” colors but now I’ve got some new, modern color ideas! Thank you!🎉

  • @karenbochinski
    @karenbochinski Před 6 dny

    Thanks for this informative video. Please do more color combinations!!!!

  • @leas128
    @leas128 Před 2 měsíci

    Yes, more colour videos! I don’t know why but I have a really hard time identifying if some colours are warm or cool toned (mostly in the blues, greens, and neutrals)

  • @janetkemper9177
    @janetkemper9177 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Yes! Talk more about color. I really love the neutral with a pop of color….. I think that’s my favorite…. But I love seeing all the combinations you showed.

  • @melissaspradley8901
    @melissaspradley8901 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Beautiful! I'd love more videos of your color inspirations! This time around I especially liked the neutral + neon idea. I always thinks neons look fun but can't think what to do with them!

  • @user-nl9iu9kl1e
    @user-nl9iu9kl1e Před 5 měsíci

    Loved your video on color. Absolutely interested in more. Might even be interested to highlight one color in particular every video so that easier to go back to. Thank you for your generous sharing.

  • @WovenTalesDesigns
    @WovenTalesDesigns Před 5 měsíci

    I loved the dark teal and chartreuse!! Please more color inspo videos! I’m literally obsessed with low contrast color palettes, could you should what you would use as a sock designer in a future video? ❤thanks! Loving your content!

  • @farmerswife51
    @farmerswife51 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Yes, more combos! I have so many color fails and have zero confidence. This was super!!

  • @michelles.1930
    @michelles.1930 Před 5 měsíci +2

    This is my favorite CZcams channel. Thank you ❤

  • @thekindles1183
    @thekindles1183 Před 5 měsíci

    Your podcast are my fave! Got some more of your patterns last week. All the best, Kimberly

  • @Meredith36
    @Meredith36 Před 5 měsíci +3

    Thank you! Can't wait for your book, which will be delivered just in time for Valentine's Day. Happy knitting 💚🧶💚

  • @staciehite6834
    @staciehite6834 Před 5 měsíci +1

    I just ordered some “safe” colors of KnitPicks Stroll. Now I’m wishing I’d have been a little bolder. 😂

  • @angiemcdermid4845
    @angiemcdermid4845 Před 2 měsíci

    Your third colours are so elevated. I am really comfortable with monochrome but I’m going to stretch

  • @michellemarie1956
    @michellemarie1956 Před 4 měsíci

    Please more color ideas! This was so interesting. Loving your podcast 🩷

  • @MissSholia
    @MissSholia Před 5 měsíci

    This was fun even if we mostly don't have the same tastes regarding colors 😂 Your socks look wonderful but these are mostly color combos I wouldn't wear (except for neutral + neons and the blues + gold).
    BUT I must say this video was still helpful. I often spend way too much time wondering if my choice of colors for a pair of socks (yes, come on!) will look good in the eyes of other people. I like the combo I see but I keep wondering if I could do better or if someone won't like it. So it reminded me that we don't all have the same tastes and it's perfectly fine! The important thing is that we have fun with our own color combos. And yes, I'd totally watch more videos like this one! It's really interesting to see what other people come up with. I love that.

  • @Kpup
    @Kpup Před 5 měsíci +1

    I AM LOVING THESE VIDEOS!!! My socks are going to be next level between your book and these awesome videos. Thank you!!

    • @summerleedesignco.6471
      @summerleedesignco.6471  Před 4 měsíci

      Oh that makes my day!! I'm so happy my tutorials are helping, and I hope you enjoy the book!

  • @lettymjurado
    @lettymjurado Před 5 měsíci

    Thank you very much, it’s very helpful. I would love for you to make more videos on color. I can’t wait to receive your book and see everything you put in there. Again, thank you very much for all the helpful info.

  • @jenngee5
    @jenngee5 Před 5 měsíci

    I just have to tell you…. Now, because of you, every time I watch All Creatures Great and Small - I see all the knits!!! And think, “ohhh I hope Summer makes a sock pattern from that sweater, aww that one two, that vest would be great as a sock!” It’s now what I think about while I try to pay attention to what is actually happening in the show!!😂

  • @user-me4js3xw1o
    @user-me4js3xw1o Před 5 měsíci +1

    I just love the way you use colour! So inspirational! I “found you” via booktopia. I was cruising for a sock knitting book, found the pre-order for your book then followed along to your socials! Totally hooked on your work! Excited to watch more of your videos!

  • @juliedesalvo2475
    @juliedesalvo2475 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Love all the colours! Finding the book "The Joy of Sox" was where my knitting journey began. The idea of creating a stash of hand knit socks was thrilling. I still get stuck on the same old colours again and again sooooo thanks for the inspiration! 🎉✨

    • @summerleedesignco.6471
      @summerleedesignco.6471  Před 4 měsíci

      Having a hand-knit sock stash is pure MAGIC!! It's so satisfying seeing them all cozied up in their drawer!

  • @cynthiaburja3526
    @cynthiaburja3526 Před 5 měsíci +1

    I loved this! It's great seeing someone else as passionate about color as I am! ❤

  • @peggymcatee4950
    @peggymcatee4950 Před 5 měsíci

    This was very helpful. I love the socks inspired by All Creatures Great and Small!

  • @dinyrohrbach5679
    @dinyrohrbach5679 Před 8 dny

    Thanks so much and yes please; more color inspiration like this!

  • @PM-rh4uv
    @PM-rh4uv Před 4 měsíci

    Love the podcast and also appreciate the help with ideas for color and inspiration. Thank you!

  • @maikengundsoe
    @maikengundsoe Před 5 měsíci

    So very helpful. I made notes all along the way for combinations to use next time I'm going sock yarn shopping. 😄 Keep'em coming.😊

  • @lindabrooks1580
    @lindabrooks1580 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Yes please give us more colour combinations and tips. Love your socks and patterns.❤

  • @biancamenapace947
    @biancamenapace947 Před 5 měsíci

    Thank you! Love it! And des! Please show more of your yarn!

  • @lbprudhomme67
    @lbprudhomme67 Před 5 měsíci +2

    I’m inspired. I enjoy you aesthetic very much and your videos are fresh and informative. Keep it up.

  • @MGMHoH
    @MGMHoH Před 5 měsíci

    This is very helpful! I’d love to see more videos on choosing colors.

  • @kbhcrochetcrafts
    @kbhcrochetcrafts Před 5 měsíci

    Your book was at my local yarn shop so I bought it and am making Luna as I speak! It’s a gorgeous book 💓

  • @jennyzuniga4676
    @jennyzuniga4676 Před 5 měsíci

    ❤ how fun! Yes please, more color combos!!

  • @lizjones3562
    @lizjones3562 Před 5 měsíci

    Love this! More of this please! Love your sense of color! ❤

  • @showandtellmeg
    @showandtellmeg Před 5 měsíci

    This was so great! I love your eye for color. I'd love for you to so one on how you choose variegated colors to go together :)

  • @ericallerton809
    @ericallerton809 Před 5 měsíci

    ❤summer!!!!I found this so so helpful 🎉
    Love playing with color!!!
    And found out my lys started to carry jawoll sock yarn!!going to get some!!!and can't wait for ur book to come!!!I have preordered it!!!!!!
    Love ur videos!!!!!🎉
    Elaine ❤

  • @noelleparris9451
    @noelleparris9451 Před 4 měsíci +1

    I loved this. So much fun seeing all your color combos. PLEASE do more!!!

  • @jadewaters3288
    @jadewaters3288 Před 5 měsíci

    Can you let us know your jumper pattern and colours please? Also your weekly videos are a highlight of my week 💕

  • @YolyCurls
    @YolyCurls Před 4 měsíci

    Pink and red are in my mind for a sweater. 😊

    • @summerleedesignco.6471
      @summerleedesignco.6471  Před 4 měsíci

      Yay!!!!! Shop La Mercerie has a beautiful pink and red striped sweater on her instagram feed!!

  • @ellie-cr1ld
    @ellie-cr1ld Před 5 měsíci

    Very helpful! I just received the yarn for a monthly sock club I joined and there were three colors I would have never put together (dusky purple, brownish gold, bright light blue). Your thoughts on mixing colors and using patterns to highlight certain colors and tone down others helped me chill out about working with the combo I was given. 😅

  • @Kaileynorriscreates
    @Kaileynorriscreates Před 5 měsíci

    Love the play in colors in the video!! Thanks!

  • @theholisticinitiative
    @theholisticinitiative Před 5 měsíci

    Yes! I’d love more episodes like this. This was fun, and now I want to knit with all these colors 😂

  • @17twelve
    @17twelve Před 4 měsíci

    Love love love the colour combination videos!! ♥🩵💙🩶💚💜

  • @ginnaricci4547
    @ginnaricci4547 Před 5 měsíci

    Great video of course I want more color ideas, and sock patterns. Thank you 😊🌞🌎

  • @kimbarone7409
    @kimbarone7409 Před 5 měsíci

    Thanks I really enjoyed this video. It’s the first time watching you. I always have trouble matching colors together. I’ve studied the color wheel and still don’t understand what to do. Maybe a lesson on the color wheel would be a great thing. Again, thank you.

  • @tracyholland1048
    @tracyholland1048 Před 5 měsíci

    LOVED this! MORE MORE MORE!!!! Also can you walk us through the workbook that you can purchase? Thanks for a great podcast, Summer! Hello from Iowa

  • @melissaemery8686
    @melissaemery8686 Před 5 měsíci

    Great video. I have several neon Row One minis that I wasn’t sure what to do with. The neons don’t really go with the theme of my scrappy blanket but will be perfect for socks. ❤

  • @leaherickson6070
    @leaherickson6070 Před 4 měsíci

    Great ideas for color. More please.

  • @nicoleyahc
    @nicoleyahc Před 5 měsíci

    I vote for more videos like this! You do such a great job combining colors, your patterns are always so striking, I think in large part due to how whimsical and satisfying your color palettes are. And I find I always have a hell of time trying to put colors together and it's part of knitting that has always been a little daunting to me. This was so informative and motivating!

    • @summerleedesignco.6471
      @summerleedesignco.6471  Před 4 měsíci

      Oh yay! I'm so glad the video was helpful! Thank you for such kind feedback too!!

  • @2koda1
    @2koda1 Před 5 měsíci

    Good Day Summer, I have enjoyed these videos so glad you are doing them. I have been a fan for a while . My questions are: 1. I have noticed that you prefer 2x2 rib for cuffs have you done folded cuffs ; peek a boo cuffs. What is your favorite ? 2. What is your favorite heel? I just purchased your sailor pattern set and i am on the second sock of the scattered pearls which has the peasant heel. I was going to replace and do the shadow wrap heel but I decided to learn something new and went with the peasant heel “Loved it” I do see myself doing more of this heel you did a great job explaining /video of the construction of it. 3. Finally toe construct rounded? Oh I do have another question what are your thoughts of toe up? Do you prefer cuff down? Thank you and continue to create wonderful socks! ❤

  • @kohochstadt7865
    @kohochstadt7865 Před 5 měsíci

    Yes!! Please continue to share your color thoughts and ideas as well as other other fiber related topics. I really enjoyed your video and it is so nice to see color play live! Thank you for all your wonderful patterns! HAPPY 2024!

  • @catb2069
    @catb2069 Před 5 měsíci

    This was really great. Thanks, Summer!

  • @lavendercottagefibrearts
    @lavendercottagefibrearts Před 5 měsíci

    thanks for these colour combo ideas! i think this will really help me trying to knit from stash this year. purple and green is my favourite colour combo. i really like your idea to pair a netural with a neon. i think for me it makes the neon a lot more wearable.

    • @summerleedesignco.6471
      @summerleedesignco.6471  Před 5 měsíci

      I meant to show a combo for lavender, green and navy!!! And then forgot 😂.

  • @deborahburke8636
    @deborahburke8636 Před 5 měsíci

    Great video. would love to see more on using color combinations .

  • @slkendall85
    @slkendall85 Před 5 měsíci

    More colour combos! So fun, what a treat for the eyes!

  • @lenorewetzel
    @lenorewetzel Před 5 měsíci

    Color inspiration is awesome! Thank you for sharing! ❤

  • @user-yu7su2sm7b
    @user-yu7su2sm7b Před 5 měsíci

    Fantastic video!!! Thank you and I agree for the hot pink as a neutral 😅

  • @BostonMelG
    @BostonMelG Před 5 měsíci

    Loved this! And preordered the book 😊 You inspire me to knit all the socks!

  • @debracrow9656
    @debracrow9656 Před 5 měsíci

    Thanks Summer!! Another great video 😊

  • @tinalouisewilson
    @tinalouisewilson Před 5 měsíci

    Thanks Summer! Love your color sense❤

  • @balls_of_twine
    @balls_of_twine Před 5 měsíci

    I’m really enjoying your podcast and PLEASE do more informative videos!! Love seeing design processes and picking colors!

  • @kristinahill3708
    @kristinahill3708 Před 5 měsíci

    Such a helpful video. Love those ideas, beautiful inspiration.

  • @elenabeyers2088
    @elenabeyers2088 Před 4 měsíci

    Thank you so much. More please.

  • @heleneglenville431
    @heleneglenville431 Před 5 měsíci

    I just love your podcasts, your socks are beautiful and colour combination fantastic! I’ve just spent the whole morning watching your old videos and tutorials and laughing out loud and learning so many tricks and tips at the same time, so thank you so much ❤

  • @lynellerobertson2295
    @lynellerobertson2295 Před 5 měsíci

    brillant lol love this more color combo please

  • @july71965
    @july71965 Před 5 měsíci

    I love your use of color and I would like to get braver about choosing not-so-neutral colors. More please!

  • @debrasusan73
    @debrasusan73 Před 5 měsíci

    Oooh! Yes yes yes! I love this because i don't feel like I'm good with color combos! Thank you!

  • @conniekuykendall5085
    @conniekuykendall5085 Před 5 měsíci

    This was so helpful. I have never tried neon but I will definitely buy it soon!

  • @JanisBarr
    @JanisBarr Před 5 měsíci

    Love this! Your color choices are very inspiring ❤

  • @goswamigeeta
    @goswamigeeta Před 5 měsíci

    Beautiful colour combinations.

  • @cathy3628
    @cathy3628 Před 4 měsíci

    Just discovered your channel and subscribed. Would love to see more segments on choosing colors!

  • @suewilson2829
    @suewilson2829 Před 2 měsíci

    Loved this video! More please!

  • @tinaflattery128
    @tinaflattery128 Před 4 měsíci

    I am loving your videos! Apologies if 50 people have already asked and I am missing it but I would to know what pattern you used for your gorgeous striped sweater. Thank you. Xoxo

  • @eyrestudio60
    @eyrestudio60 Před 5 měsíci

    Given me lots of options.
    Question 🙋‍♀️
    Do you use variegated yarn?
    What size needle do you mainly use?
    Ankle socks - what’s your perfect length suggestion?

  • @cynthiawhite333
    @cynthiawhite333 Před 5 měsíci

    Thanks Summer, very informative video for peeps that are not so good with color combos, like me😂💕

  • @hollynoscar3534
    @hollynoscar3534 Před 5 měsíci

    yes yes yes.... this is sooooo helpful

  • @barbmckinlay5108
    @barbmckinlay5108 Před 5 měsíci

    More! More! More! Your videos are so helpful, plus they keep me buying your patterns! lol.

  • @geriattrique7141
    @geriattrique7141 Před 5 měsíci

    Fantastic video! And yes to more colour videos! How about combining solids with speckled or variegated! I have been enjoying the podcast!