54: Talking Color – Intuition, Theory, and a Lot of Experimenting

In this episode, Anne and Steph talk about choosing colors – why it can feel tricky, and how it becomes easier with a bit of understanding and practice.

They explore different ways to find inspiration, from nature to everyday moments, and share real examples of what works, what doesn’t, and why. You’ll also hear why swatching matters more than you think, and how small adjustments can completely change a colorway.

If you’ve ever felt unsure about your color choices, this episode is for you.

We talk about our annual Color Workshop in today’s podcast. It is hosted this coming Tuesday (April 28th), to join, sign up here: https://www.annesnorwegianknitting.com/2026-color-party-lp

Timestamps

00:00 Welcome to the Podcast

01:21 Why Talk About Color

03:19 Color Anxiety and Learning

08:40 Nature as Inspiration

12:53 Swatching and Favorite Colors

15:34 Colorways for the Shawl

18:58 Tools for Fair Isle Color