22 Yarn Color Pairing Combinations

Analogous blue yarn color combination

You’ve picked your pattern and now you’re completely overwhelmed by yarn choices. What’s even harder, you need more than one color! There’s been times where I haven’t started a new project for days while I stall on making the hard decision: what colors pair well together for this project? What am I going for? Bold and trendy? Tried and true classics? Or maybe play it safe with neutrals?

If you’d like to get a deep dive on how single colors are classified and what mood/tone they evoke, check out my previous post, Choosing the Right Yarn Colors. If you’d like to see some recommended color pairings, keep reading!

The Bold & Trendy

Green and Blue Yarn combination

Lime Green & Deep Blue

This unexpected pairing gives enough contrast while also feeling bright and bold.

Pink and Blue yarn combination

Pink & Deep Blue

A bolder take on a classic pairing.

Lavender and Pink yarn combination

Lavender & Blush Pink

These two colors paired together evoke a sense of romance.

Lavender and Teal yarn combination

Lavender & Teal

This combination is calming but also feels trendy and youthful.

Midnight Blue and Turquoise yarn combination

Midnight Blue & Turquoise

The boldness of the turquoise is highlighted and yet also calmed by the deepness of the midnight blue.

Blush Pink and Hot Pink yarn combination

Blush Pink & Hot Pink

This is an electric take on a classic light/dark pink combination.

Blush Pink and Royal Blue yarn combination

Blush Pink & Royal Blue

A more modern approach to a common classic pairing.

Mauve, Violet, and Pearl yarn combination

Mauve, Violet, & Pearl

An analogous match made in heaven.


The Classics

Pink and Navy yarn combination

Blush Pink & Navy

A soft and subtle combination that always pairs well.

Pink and Gray yarn combination

Pink & Gray

A classic take that veers on pastel.

Black and Teal yarn combinations

Black & Teal

A solid pairing that shows you’re willing to take some risks while keeping it simple.

Black and Gray yarn combination

Black & Gray

A more classic approach while still having a bold contrast.

Black and White yarn combination

Black & White

Is there a more classic pairing?

Black, Gray, and White yarn

A Classic Trio

Black, gray, and white. You can’t beat it.

Black, White, and Red yarn combination

Classic Trio with a Kick

Ok, maybe you can beat it.

Red and Ivory yarn combination

Red & Ivory

High contrast with style.

Sky Blue, Navy, and Mist yarn combination

Sky Blue, Navy, & Mist

Who says monochromatic is boring?


The Neutrals

Beige and Brown yarn combination

Beige & Brown

The most classic of neutral pairings.

Beige and Green yarn combination

Beige & Green

A neutral with a hint of color. Dare we be so bold?

Green and gray yarn combination

Green & Gray

A moody, misty approach that feels like a winter morning.

Pink and Gray yarn combination

Blush Pink & Gray

So soft it almost blends together. Almost.

Pink and Brown yarn combination

Blush Pink & Brown

Just enough color and contrast without being too daring.

What are some of your favorite pairings? Let me know in the comments!

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