 |
The sample garment was worked in a beautiful
burnt orange shade (called Sienna) of Morehouse Farm Merino 2-ply. With her
dark hair and warm olive complexion, our model has what is often referred to as
a fall complexion, making this earthy orange a perfect color for her, but she
could also try other colors often associated with fall such as dark browns,
golds, or rich grays.
If you, too, have a fall complexion, be careful
of yarn colors in pastel shades or with blue overtones. These colors may wash
out the beautiful vibrancy of your coloring.
|
| |
|
 |
People with fall complexions can often wear
the widest range of colors. While at first glance Heidi may seem to have far
different skin and hair coloring from our model, both have warm skin
tones and look best in spicy, earthy colors.
Because orange is not her favorite color though,
Heidi would be more drawn to other colors with warm undertones such as deep
reds.
|
| |
|
 |
If you have cool skin tones and dark hair,
you probably have a winter complexion and you have two very different options
when it comes to color choice.
Try rich colors such as black, dark blue, reds,
or even colors edging toward the brilliant or "hot". You may be one
of the few who can truly pull off these strong colors. You can also play with
icy pastels such as cool blues, lavenders, pinks, or yellows.
|
| |
|
|
I have a spring complexion with a warm skin
tone and blond hair. You probably noticed that my hair is a very strawberry
blond (okay, red...) in this picture. I got tired of the blond and wanted to
try something different.
But this illustrates a good point: Your hair
color can affect which colors you look best in. When I'm a blond I wear a lot
of pink, but as a redhead I've found that color does not always work for me.
I look best in pale, clear, or bright colors
such as peach, aqua, true reds, and bright blues, and I try to stay away from
browns and blacks.
|
| |
|
 |
Kathy is a perfect example of a summer
complexion. When I asked her what colors looked best on her, she immediately
began naming pastels. Summers have light skin and hair and look fabulous
in soft, muted colors.
Kathy's favorite color is a beautiful pastel
green, and she'd also look great in mauve or lavender. But when she goes yarn
shopping I would suggest she steers clear of the vivid hues including black and
orange. |
| |
|
Still not sure what your best colors are?
Recruit a friend and go shopping. You don't have to buy anything but take turns
holding different colored clothing or fabric near your face and determining
which colors work best.
And the next time you see a must-make crochet
project but know the sample color just won't do you justice, remember that yarn
shopping offers a world of options. Many yarn manufacturers display all of
their color choices on their website, allowing you to choose the perfect shade.
What color would you
make the Astrid Pullover in? Check out Best of 2010: Top Ten Patterns for Crochet Sweaters
and design an entire wardrobe of sweaters in your favorite colors.
Best wishes,
|