Because of the long color changes and gorgeous combinations, KnitPicks Chroma has always held a place in my heart. I also love the texture of this yarn and how it has a “freshly spun” quality.
Browse my Vibrant Vintage blankets on BabyLoveBrand.net (my portfolio site) – No. 3 and 5 are the gorgeous hexie blankets seen in this post.
Just look at this color range, which not only includes a myriad of palettes, but also features a few neutrals for mixing in or making motifs with a solid background.
Chroma comes in two weights, fingering and worsted. I prefer the fingering weight for delicate, impressive pieces, but I’ve seen gorgeous blankets made with the worsted.
Fingering weight details:
- Buy here: Chroma Fingering Weight
- Fiber Content: 70% Superwash Wool, 30% Nylon
- Weight: Fingering
- Knitting Gauge: 7 – 8 sts = 1″ on #1 – 3 needles (2.25mm-3.25mm)
- Crochet Gauge: 21 – 32 sc = 4” on B – E hooks (2.25mm-3.5mm)
- Yards: 396
- Grams: 100
- Put Up: ball
- Care: Machine Wash/Dry Flat
Worsted weight details:
- Buy here: Chroma Worsted Weight
- Fiber Content: 70% Superwash Wool, 30% Nylon
- Weight: Worsted
- Knitting Gauge: 4.5 – 5 sts = 1″ on #6 – 9 needles (4.0mm-5.5mm)
- Crochet Gauge: 11–14 sc = 4” on I – K hooks (5.5 mm-6.5 mm)
- Yards: 198
- Grams: 100
- Put Up: ball
- Care: Machine Wash/Dry Flat
Around edge: KnitPicks Palette – See my full review, or go straight to browsing
Center: KnitPicks Chroma, fingering weight – mostly discontinued colorways! A couple years ago they did an overhaul, but never fear, the new shades were absolutely breathtaking, and they even switched to a mirrored
Some seriously gorgeous new shades:
Used to make another lacy hexagon blanket ❤️❤️
If this doesn’t have your heart, I don’t know what will! Happy holiday shopping!
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