Links to online and print resources used in the “Spinning in Color" class at the 2017 KAWS (Kansas Alliance of Weavers and Spinners) conference in Lawrence, Kansas on June 3, 2017.
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Color Theory
More on Complementary Color Mixing (mostly text)
Complementary Colors including brief description of various color models
~ Free Printable Color Wheels
Color Wheels for different color models
Explanation of checking value using B&W photo (images shown below)
Color photo - note the lighter green and light purple background stripes
In black and white, contrast (or lack thereof!) in values is easy to see
Spinning
How to lighten a colorway at your wheel
Come to terms with your spinning fiber stash
Influencing a combo spin (pdf)
Spinning from the fold:
Mixing fiber for a sweater combo spin:
Books & Magazines
Dyeing to Spin & Knit by Felicia Lo
Yarnitecture by Jillian Moreno
PLY Magazine – Autumn 2013, Color issue (digital or print)
Spin Off magazine articles include:
Inspiration on Ravelry
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Southern Cross Fibre – Finished Yarns
(See other threads, too!)