Oct 2, 2015
It is said that first babies see movement, and soon can
distinguish shades of blacks and whites, with other colors
eventually becoming recognizable. As children grow, color often
seems to play a role in their definition of self. "My favorite
color is red," or "What's your favorite color?" are oft-heard
conversation starters with the "under 10" set. Working in a yarn
store, I commonly see shoppers carrying around yarns in colors that
either match or complement the colors they are wearing. Some folks
are surprised when I point this out. Others just smile and agree,
that yes, they are always attracted to the same colors.
We are surrounded by color in design, fashion, and logos. Certain
colors are appetizing, while an off-color food can spoil your
appetite. School and sports team colors can inspire confidence,
unity, and pride. When we dress for success, we attempt to present
ourselves through style and color in a favorable way. Even the
daily news is filled with stories about color related to race,
gangs, and identity.
There's no denying that colors represent meaning, memories, and
emotion; can affect commerce and how or where we spend our money;
and influence our moods and feelings. If you've ever been unable to
move forward on a project because you can't pick a color, or
decided against purchasing some yarn because there wasn't a sweater
quantity of that perfect color, then you too have witnessed the
important role of color. In this episode Gayle and I scratch the
surface on color talk and why we love our annual Colors of Fall
Knit-a-long (KAL). There is a bit less knit talk this episode--an
aberration for The Yarniacs if this is your first time
listening--but we wanted to give color the time and space it
deserves. We hope you will agree. We promise to be back next
episode with our usual knit-filled segments.
- Sharlene
New Converse colors
Sharlene's blues
Sharlene's reds
Sharlene's purples
Sharlene's greys
Gayle's pinks
Gayle's greys
Gayle's blues
Gayle's blue-greens
Pantone's 50 years of color
Yarniacs Colors of Fall 2015 Finished Object
thread
What are we knitting?
The Secret Garden KAL
Duchess of Devonshire by
Kay Jones