Genres Make-Along

It is my absolute pleasure to introduce the Genres Make-Along! This is a project I’ve been working on behind the scenes for several months, and I’m so thrilled to finally be able to share it with all of you. This MAL is comprised of two wraps - the knit Storyteller Wrap and the crochet Book Club Wrap - and I’ve curated 35 gorgeous color combinations, all based on book genres.

Collaborations, KALs, CALsAlexandra TavelFebruary 20, 2025lion brand, knit along, KAL, crochet along, CAL, color combinations, color combos, mood boards, color palettes, storyteller wrap, book club wrap, books, genres, make along, mal, hue and me, hue + me, themes, book themes Comments

Landscape and Vista Wraps Mood Boards + Color Combo Inspo

If you’re reading this post it means the kits for the upcoming Landscape and Vista Wraps are officially live and ready to be shopped! While the KAL/CAL doesn’t officially start until July 15, now is the time to gather our supplies and choose a color combo. Whether you’re making …

Collaborations, KALsAlexandra TavelJune 27, 2024lion brand, landscape wrap, vista wrap, knit along, KAL, crochet along, CAL, color theory, color theory yarn, color combinations, color combos, mood boards, color palettes Comments

A Lesson in Color Theory: Extra Credit

In this special bonus "extra credit" lesson we will discuss color proportions and intensity. It's one thing to be able to choose a beautiful color story, but did you know that the distribution and quantities of each color along with the contrast between them can also play a major role in a color scheme? Composition is one of the key elements to creating a pleasing visual experience.