Things to crochet with purple yarn cover a genuinely dramatic range, from the softest pale lavender through bold violet and all the way to deep plum and eggplant, each shade suited to a distinctly different project mood. I find purple especially rewarding to work with for exactly this reason, since a single color family offers so much variety depending on the specific shade chosen. This list covers ten projects showing off that range.
The List
- Lavender baby blanket: A soft, calming nursery gift. About 800 yards, 7 hours.
- Violet flower motif set: Small crocheted flowers for decor or appliques. About 15 yards each, 30 minutes each.
- Plum textured cowl: A rich, deep-toned neck warmer. About 150 yards, 2.5 hours.
- Eggplant market bag: A deep, sophisticated everyday tote. About 150 yards, 3 hours.
- Lilac baby booties: A soft, delicate gift item. About 30 yards, 1.5 hours.
- Amethyst-inspired geode: A textured faceted piece using varied purple shades. About 60 yards, 3 hours.
- Grape amigurumi cluster: A playful play-food set. About 30 yards, 1.5 hours.
- Orchid shawl: A statement wrap in a bold, saturated purple. About 500 yards, 5 hours.
- Wisteria wall hanging: A trailing, botanical-inspired piece. About 100 yards, 2.5 hours.
- Deep purple beanie: A versatile, moody-toned hat. About 130 yards, 2.5 hours.
Navigating Purple’s Emotional Range
Soft lavender and lilac shades read as gentle and calming, suited to baby items and delicate accessories, while deep plum and eggplant tones read as sophisticated and dramatic, better suited to a statement piece or a moody accent color. Bright violet sits in between, bold and playful without the softness of lavender or the gravity of deep plum.
Purple also happens to be one of the more challenging colors to photograph accurately for anyone selling finished pieces, since camera sensors and screens render purple inconsistently, so checking a photo against the actual yarn color under natural light before listing an item helps avoid buyer color-mismatch complaints.
Frequently asked questions
Why is purple hard to photograph accurately?
Camera sensors and screens render purple tones inconsistently more often than many other colors, so comparing a photo against the actual yarn under natural light before listing an item for sale helps avoid buyer color-mismatch complaints.
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