{"id":130963,"date":"2019-10-16T11:24:55","date_gmt":"2019-10-16T09:24:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.katia.com\/blog\/colour-combinations-knit-merino-jumper\/"},"modified":"2023-06-14T10:22:40","modified_gmt":"2023-06-14T08:22:40","slug":"colour-combinations-knit-merino-jumper","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.katia.com\/blog\/en\/colour-combinations-knit-merino-jumper\/","title":{"rendered":"3 colour combinations to knit your next Merino jumper using stripes, jacquard, granny squares\u2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

Are you unsure about how to combine colours for your knit and crochet projects? Then take note of these 3 colour<\/strong> combinations<\/strong>. You can knit or crochet them using our wide range of <\/a>Merino yarn<\/a>.<\/em>\u00a0We suggest the following colour trends<\/em>: cream and blue greens, beige and red or grey with violet and lilac. Choose the perfect colours from the balls of Katia Merino 100%<\/em><\/a>,\u00a0Basic Merino<\/em>,<\/a>\u00a0Merino Aran<\/em><\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Merino Sport<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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3\u00a0colour combinations<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n

To get you inspired, we are sharing this free knitting pattern<\/a>.<\/strong> It features a between seasons jumper \u2013Sweater Weather- <\/em>with geometric motifs in jacquard stitch.<\/em>\u00a0 Moreover, optimize these colour combinations for other patterns like Nordic jacquard stitch<\/em> borders, stripes, granny squares<\/em>, etc.\u00a0 You can knit or crochet with these 3 fashionable colour combinations<\/a>. In addition, follow our tips <\/strong>to create your own colour palettes.<\/p>\n

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Merino Yarn<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Merino<\/strong> is one of the most popular and finest wool fibres in the world. It is soft, and protects us from both the cold and the heat. You can find a wide variety of yarns<\/a> containing merino wool at Katia. They include Katia Merino 100%<\/em><\/a>,\u00a0Basic Merino<\/em>,<\/a>\u00a0Merino Aran<\/em><\/a> or Merino Sport<\/em><\/a>.\u00a0Each of these yarns has a colour palette ranging from naturals<\/strong> through to pastels<\/strong> and bright<\/strong> tones.<\/p>\n

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Discover the versatility of this yarn! Furthermore, knit or crochet printed <\/strong>stripes, granny squares and Nordic Fair Isle<\/em> patterns in fashionable colour combinations.<\/p>\n

Printed stripes<\/strong><\/h3>\n

There is a huge range of solid colours available at Katia. Thanks to this, you can knit or crochet an infinite number of multi-coloured stripe<\/strong> options. For example, combine turquoise, green, violet and mauve stripes to make this long youthful poncho<\/strong> in Merino Aran<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Crochet squares or\u00a0granny squares<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n

When it comes to crochet, we propose some granny square<\/em> patterns in different colours. Like this Basic Merino<\/em><\/a> crochet jumper<\/strong> made\u00a0in an autumnal combination<\/a> of natural colours.<\/p>\n

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Nordic style patterns<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Finally, jumpers inspired by Nordic design are the\u00a0must-knits<\/em>\u00a0of the season. Play with infinite colour combinations to knit Alpine border<\/strong> designs and geometric motifs. We propose this high neck sweater<\/a> in Merino Aran<\/em><\/a> with a traditional jacquard stitch yoke<\/strong> design.<\/p>\n

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Tips for combining colours<\/strong><\/h2>\n

There\u2019s no doubt that combining colours can sometimes be difficult. Therefore, we have a few tips<\/strong> to help you create the perfect colour palette. To start with, try a gradient<\/strong> colour effect using tones of the same colour<\/a>. This is one of the easiest methods.<\/p>\n

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Additionally, you can use a neutral tone<\/strong> like grey<\/a>, beige, white or black for the main colour. Then, combine it with other colours.<\/p>\n

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Finally, follow the colour wheel<\/strong> to help you combine complementary colours \u2013 <\/em>like blue and orange. Remember to maintain the intensity of the colour tones.<\/p>\n

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Now Available! Katia Collect at Store<\/strong><\/h3>\n

You already know that you can buy Katia yarns online*<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0in all the colours you need. Therefore, you can place your order on the website and have it delivered to your home. Or alternatively, you can choose the Collect at Store<\/strong> option and save the delivery costs<\/em>. Please keep in mind the following, whichever option you choose. Your nearest Katia shop<\/a> will be one in charge of preparing your order with care.<\/p>\n