Color Gradients

Creating painterly effects elevates tufting to art:

Technique 1: Yarn Blending

• Hold 2-3 different colored strands together
• Gradually change ratio for smooth transition
• Works best with similar weight yarns

Technique 2: Pointillism Approach

• Tuft small dots of transitioning colors
• Creates optical blending from distance
• Time-intensive but very effective

Technique 3: Hatching

• Alternate lines of different colors
• Vary line density for gradient effect
• Good for geometric designs

Advanced Tips

• Plan gradients on paper first
• Pre-blend yarn bundles for consistency
• Work systematically to avoid gaps
• Step back frequently to check effect
• Use similar value colors for smoothest blends

Color Theory

• Analogous colors blend most naturally
• Add neutral tones to ease transitions
• Consider viewing distance in planning