Quirky Patterns for Quirky People
Quirky Patterns for Quirky People
🌈 Colour Inspiration
Craft Pixie - Wednesday 2nd of November 2022
This beautiful shell was part of my mum and dad's collection of bits and bobs. I found it in a box and wondered why it hadn't been displayed. Mum made porcelain dolls and had recently started to make delicate fairies. I guessed she was saving it to be part of a display. I have it on my mantlepiece. The colours are totally mesmerising!
On a technical note, did you know that mother-of-pearl is the name commonly given to shells coated in a deposit of nacre? This nacre is secreted by oysters and other mollusks and is deposited on the inside of their shells to protect their bodies from parasites and foreign objects. These deposits are what makes the shells appear iridescent. Who knew?
Turquoise / Pink / Brown
The colour palette, with hex and RGB codes, has been provided for reference. This has also been matched to the nearest tones in a few of my favourite yarns: Stylecraft Special DK, Paintbox DK, Caron Simply Soft and Red Heart Super Saver.
Please note that the yarn colours shown are an approximation of the true shades. It is impossible to find the specific colour codes for yarn, as it tends to be a subtle mix of colour. The suggested colour palettes, therefore, use the picture for inspiration and are just for fun. They may just give you some ideas on colour combinations, but please go to your local yarn shop and check out the true colours before purchasing. As with all technical things, the colours may vary according to your screen settings.
Happy crafting
