🗺️ Mini Skein May, Week 2: Curating Color Adventures with Mini Skeins

When you get your hands on a mini skein set, it’s like holding a map to a brand-new adventure. Each color is a new destination, and the way you arrange them is the path your project will follow. This week in our Mini Skein May series, we’re talking about curating color sequences and how to make your mini skeins tell a story through crochet.

The Secret to Color Flow

If you’ve ever looked at a set of mini skeins and felt a little intimidated by the color choices, you’re not alone. Should you go from light to dark? Alternate brights and neutrals? Throw in a wildcard shade? Here’s a tip: There’s no wrong answer—just your personal vibe.

Here’s how to plan out a beautiful color journey:

• Go gradient: Line up your minis from lightest to darkest for a smooth transition.
• Use the color wheel: Try complementary or analogous colors for balance.
• Tell a story: Maybe you want the colors to feel like sunrise to sunset, or a tropical vacation, or even a galaxy far, far away.

Keep It Easy with a Repeat Stitch

The key to showing off your minis is to choose a pattern with a simple, rhythmic stitch. That way, the color is the star, and you can relax into the flow of the project without constantly checking the instructions.

That brings me to one of my absolute favorite mini skein-friendly patterns…

Pattern Spotlight: Never Say Die

Inspired by classic treasure hunts and that sense of wild discovery, Never Say Die uses a fun and easy Granny Ripple stitch to show off color beautifully. It’s an adventure in itself—the perfect companion to a curated set of minis.

You can go bold and stripe it with sharp contrasts, or mellow with soft tonal shifts. The pattern is easy to memorize, which makes it great for road trips or couch sessions with your favorite show.

👉 Get Never Say Die here, it is 15% off through May 31, 2025!