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| These colors work well with Blonde hair.😊 |
Maybe you want to knit or crochet stylish winter hats, scarves, socks, or fingerless gloves for family and friends this year. You may even feel adventurous with a blanket, a shawl, or a sweater!
I know I do! I love to knit socks, scarves, and shawls or crochet slippers and blankets for family and friends year round. And although I work with color frequently when dyeing yarn, I still find it difficult to choose the yarn colors that will look great on the person for whom I am creating a gift!
It sort of spoils the surprise to ask the recipient what color(s) they prefer - and a "favorite color" may not always be the one that looks the best!
I found some helpful information on how to match colors to your recipient's 1) eye color, and 2) hair color & complexion. It has really helped me and I'm certain it may help you, too!
1) Eye Color:
- Green - all shades of purple, coral, darker shades of green, pale yellow.
- Blue - beige, taupe, gray, cream, black, all pinks, deep blue, light green.
- Hazel - dark neutral brown & gray, orange, lavender, burgundy.
- Brown - khaki green, soft pink, rich blue, denim, gold.
2) Hair Color & Complexion:
- Blonde/All complexions - bright, warm colors like yellow, orange, and rust. Neutrals of cream, taupe, or crisp white. All jewel tones. Stay away from pastels as they tend to desaturate blonde hair.
- Brunette(brown)/Fair complexion - crimson, darker pinks, and black.
- Brunette(brown)/Light to Medium complexion - pastels of blue, yellow, lavender, rose, and soft white. Darker bold colors of purple, olive green, mustard, and cranberry.
- Brunette(brown)/Olive complexion - olive or moss green, peach, yellow, apricot, orange, and red.
- Brunette(brown)/Dark complexion - jewel tones, plum, white, orange, pink, yellow, ruby, royal blue, and blush.
- Gray/All complexions - black, all grays, nude, sand, cream, med/dark blues, med/dark purples, ruby, med/dark green. No white, pastels, or brown.
- Raven(black)/Light complexion - black, white, gray, beige, dark blues, all purples, and all greens.
- Raven(black)/Medium to Dark complexion - red, all purples, green, orange, black, white, gray, beige, and yellow.
- Raven(black)/Olive complexion - earth tones, peach, yellows, oranges, or reds.
- Red/All complexions - all greens, earth tones, brown, beige, camel, white, blue, purple and perhaps a bright red.
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| Hazel eye color, brunette hair color, medium complexion = Deep Aqua Blue. |
Again, this is just a guide and not everyone fits into these neat little catagories. That's what I cherish about creating with fiber - each piece is made with one special person in mind (such as my daughter above!). The gifts we make with our hands are truly made with love!
Happy Crafting!
Kelli
Shameless plug: If you need yarn for gift knitting or crocheting - take a peek at my Etsy hand-dyed yarn shop at linktr.ee/kelliinthemiddle. If you need help with color selection - send me a message via etsy, instagram, or kelliinthemiddle@gmail.com.
Additional resources:
https://www.whowhatwear.com/how-to-make-your-eyes-pop/slide20
https://stylecaster.com/how-to-dress-for-your-skin-tone/
https://yourhairtrends.com/what-colors-go-good-with-black-hair/
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