Atlas Insider
Atlas Insider: A Quick Study of Field Guide Swatches
Felted Tweed was the first yarn I encountered when I started working at MDK way back in 2019, which was exactly 22 years ago by standards of weird-world time lapse. The color range was what grabbed me. So many subtle hue changes between each one—it can inspire you to deep-dive into a dreamland.
Enter these scrumptious swatches for MDK Field Guide No. 28: Renewal. These combinations of Felted Tweed and their Kidsilk Haze counterparts are all equally musing. One of my favorite things about color is the influence it can have on our emotions and our psyche. And each one of these elicits something different for me.
Celadon and Dusk: wispy and light. The opposite of anxiety (see picture below of a certain senior dog on her anxiety meds). Perfectly calm waters with a whisper of fog. A color combination to bring quiet. And we could all use a little bit of that.
Carbon and Hurricane: steady and pensive. A perfectly clear night with just enough glow from the moon. A pairing of comfort and introspection, falling asleep and staying asleep.
Stone and Rose: gentle and atmospheric. That moment in the morning when the sun starts to shed light, even if the only reason I’m awake is because a certain senior dog is ready to conquer the crack of dawn. Ultimately, a coupling to soothe and uplift.
Ginger and Blushes: Me, wrapped up in a couple of skeins (it’s in the name!). A warm and curious combination. Reserved but aglow. My personal favorite and a solid quarter of my official aura.
Treacle and Blackcurrant: dark and demure (and very mindful). Enigmatic if you so choose. Like a weighted blanket of colors, or that moment of complete darkness when I put my migraine head wrap on (IYKYK).
Colors can comfort, instigate, satisfy, and empower—a personification of whatever you choose. They can remind you of yourself in the past, influence you towards the future, or bring you a steadfast moment in the present. I’d love to know—what’s your favorite color mood?
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I think you got the wrong pics! But would love to see the swatches!
Haha! Ditto!
Hi there! These are the photos I chose. It’s my interpretation of color moods. You can find the swatches and color names on a previous post here:
https://www.moderndailyknitting.com/community/introducing-bolin-cardigan/
Thanks for reading 🙂
The couch queen in her oh so comfy quilt and pillow on soft leather perch. Well lived and well lived pooch. Color descriptions of top samples understood! YKYK! Bravo.
Thanks L 🙂
Yes please swatches with yarn combination names.
That certain senior dog is so adorable but I’d also love to see the corresponding swatches ?
Agree!
Those color descriptions so warmed my heart! And your beautiful doggie sealed the deal! Well done. Thanks you! xoxo
I’m glad you enjoyed what brings me happiness 🙂
Lovely descriptions, Ashley – Your color game is strong!
I think the swatches in the top photo, L-R are:
Stone & Rose, Carbon & Hurricane, Celadon & Dusk, Treacle & Blackcurrant, Ginger & Blushes.
Yep you got it!
Thanks for the clarification!
And thanks for adding the swatch photos anyway
The dog. The bestest dog ever. Live every minute you have.
I love the swatches regardless of the names! I love the color descriptions. And what a sweet dog! Thanks for a great column.
Thank you, Ashley! Lovely insights on color. I feel revved up to explore.
Thanks for fixing this. The swatches are swoon worthy.
It is so helpful to see the pairings. Thank you!
OMG, that little girl looks a bit worried you may leave her behind. I have a similar situation and am cherishing every last moment we have left together. An old beagle beats everything else for stunning love and worship.