Lookbooks

#33 - AMAZING BLANKETS

“5 NEW BLANKET DESIGNS”

When you say autumn, we say Lookbook BLANKETS! These color bombs brighten up the gray days. Who doesn't want that? Five blankets, all made with our recycled acrylic yarn Amazing – designed by Helen (@emkatcrochet), that's Lookbook Amazing Blankets. Full of cheerful colors, cool shapes and all connected by the graphic touch Helen has put in her designs.

#32 - SEA LIFE

“UNDER THE SEA!”

Say hi our newest amigurumi collection: the Sea Life Gang! We teamed up with Erinna (@littleaquagirl) and she designed five wonderful sea animals for us with cute matching accessoiries.

Who will you make first? Brendan the Hermit Crab with his googly eyes and beautiful shell? Or Theodore Turtle with his big bow and funky hat? Do you prefer the pink colored Freckles the Puffer Fish with her cute bow of would you rather go for Wally Walrus with his enormous trusks and beanie? And last but not least: don’t forget about Hoshi the Penguin. He’s adorable!

#31 - GRANNY'S LOOKBOOK

“FIVE DIFFERENT GRANNY SQUARE DESIGNS FROM FIVE DIFFERENT DESIGNERS!”

Granny squares are known as a bit old-fashioned, but lately they are totally on trend. We wanted to jump on that occasion and create a lookbook, totally in granny square style and on trend – but keeping the granny style alive! Say hi to our newest lookbook: #31 Granny's Lookbook

#30 - BE GENTLE

“LET'S BE GENTLE TOGETHER”

To celebrate one of our newest yarns, our Gentle – made from recycled materials – we wanted to release a lookbook which is centered about being gentle. Being gentle for yourself, for your loved ones, to the earth and combining that with making this yourself gives you double the pleasure. There are five designs in this lookbook we made in collab with Hedwig (@studiohedwig), hurry to see which one is your favorite!

#29 - ZENTASTIC BAGS

“ALL BAGS, ALL ZENTASTIC”

Who doesn't love our Zen yarn and making your own bags? We asked designer Chloë (@_chloe.made_) to help us out with a ZenTastic Bags Lookbook consisting of bags, and bags only - made with our Zen yarn ofcourse. She came up with five different crochet bags and they're all fab!

#28 - MORE WALL HANGINGS

“SPICE UP YOUR INTERIOR”

Who remembers? One of our very first Lookbooks ever was filled with wallhangings. Sweet, sweet memories... We’ve grown so much since then. Our collection expanded with various beautiful yarns and we’ve also said goodbye to a number of yarns. Time to meet 7 new wall hangings. Which one is your favorite?

#27 - FOREST ANIMALS

“INTO THE WOODS”

Are you ready for our third amigurumi lookbook? Meet the Forest Animals collection. Designed by three different designers (@knotjeknus, @petit_petite_nl, @studiowoordendraad)and unique due to the use of both Yarn and Colors Must-have, together with our Elegant. Meet our new fuzzy and funny Forest friends!

#26 - BEST OF 2021

“The best sold/liked/loved patterns of 2021!”

The five best sold/loved and liked patterns of 2021.. You can find them all in this lookbook that contains a great value pattern bundle. Curious to see what is our top 5 this year? Go and check it out!

#25 - COLORFUL CHRISTMAS

“It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas”

Are you ready for Christmas 2021 yet?! We have an entire cheerful collection to get you started. Let's make this years' Christmas party a very COLORFUL one!

We asked designer Doreen Moonen (@by_door1) to help us out, and boy.. she did! There are six designs and kits. Go find out which one is your favorite!

#24 - BLANKETS BLANKETS BLANKETS

“Five blankets from five different designers”

Stripes, granny squares, hexagons, harlequins, dots.. this Blankets Blankets Blankets Lookbook has it all! For this lookbook we set up a collab with five differents designers. They all designed a blanket with their signature colors and style written all over it! Which one is your favorite?

#23 - EMILIA'S FALL FAVORITES

“On trend crochet fall fashion”

Autumn is here! And while we la-la-looove the summer, we find crafting in autumn pure bliss. The only question is, what kind of project are you going to make? How about some trendy crochet fashion? Emilia has designed five new crochet patterns for us, in her signature style with various Yarn and Colors yarns.

#22 - SCARF SPECIAL

There is no such thing as too much scarves..

Crocheting scarves, we all like to do that - right? That's why we decided to ask Carolien (@createdbycarolien) to help us with a lookbook containg only scarves, and scarves only. So here it is, Lookbook SCARF SPECIAL. After all, autumn is coming and you can better get started, right? By using different yarns and the characteristic ‘Made by Carolien’ color scheme we find this scarf Special versatile and fun. With which of these scarves you’ll get started first?!

#21 - ON THE FARM

“Old McDonald had a farm...”

After the overwhelming success of Lookbook Zoo Animals together with Margreet (@knotjeknus) it was obvious there just had to come another Lookbook with amigurumi animals. Since we’re located in Holland, we opted for something less exotic this time, and we looked for something closer to home. Behold: Lookbook ‘ON THE FARM’!

#20 - SUMMER IN THE CITY

“Hot town, summer in the city………”

Finally, summer is here. We’ve been waiting so long. This lookbook is full of pastel shades and light and airy designs. Karin (@karinvanhaasteren) made six unique designs which give you the ultimate summer feeling.

#19 - ZEN ON THE GO

FOR GO-TO ITEMS TO GO

Are you going for a quick stroll or are you running small errands? Make sure you go in style with these go-to items!

Our designer Manon (@petit_petite_nl) designed five "go-to" items to go. All made with our Zen, which is now available in 16 different shades.

In this lookbook you'll find three bags - the PETIT PURSE, the STRIPED TOTE BAG and the PERKY POUCH - and two scarfs: the STRIPED SCARF and the SLOUCHY STRIPES SHAWL. Go and pick your favorite project by clicking below.

#18 - SPRING WITH PETALSHED

GARDEN PARTY WITH US!

Spring, its our favorite season. This months’ lookbook is all about celebrating the lighter, brighter days of spring that have arrived. Join us as we bring joy to every garden with the Garden Party projects by Hattie Risdale (@petalshed)!

Hattie designed - in her colorful and cheerful style - a Garden Party Blanket and a Garden Party Cushion! Make your party complete by making the Garden Party Bunting and don't forget to make the Garden Party Mandalas and Garden Party Lanterns.

#17 - ZEN AT HOME

GET ZEN USING OUR ZEN

Basic or Boho, which style suits your interior best? Suzanne (@made.by.su) has designed 6 (!) home deco crochet patterns for our latest lookbook: Zen at home! All made with Yarn and Colors Zen, and there is always a design that fits your home.

Are you #teambasic? The BASIC BLANKET, BASIC FLOOR CUSHION or the BASIC PLANT BASKETS are the right match for you! Or are you on #teamboho? Take a look at the BOHO BLANKET, BOHO FLOOR CUSHION or the BOHO PLANT HOLDERS!

#16 - ZOO ANIMALS

Our first amigurumi collection

The very first Yarn and Colors Amigurumi collection is here: Zoo-Animals! In collaboration with Margreet (@knotjeknus) we have 5 (!) amigurumi designs for you. Which one are you going to make first?

EDDIE ELEPHANT, ZAPP ZEBRA, GINA GIRAF, TESS TIGER or maybe PIP PANDA? All designs are made with Yarn and Colors Must-Have and stuffed with our own Yarn and Colors Panda® Stuffing.

#15 - OH BABY!

Baby gifts? We got you covered!

Spoil your little one, or someone else’s, with these baby gifts. From blankets, to sweaters, to sweet fashion accessories, we have you and your little loved one covered! Lookbook #15 Oh Baby! Is the way to go if you are looking for fun and modern baby projects.

And whether you prefer to knit or crochet, we have multiple projects lined up so there is always one that fits your style. Get your crochet hook ready and make the OH BABY! CROCHET BLANKET, OH BABY! CROCHET BOOTIES or OH BABY! HAT.

Or grab your knitting needles and make the OH BABY! KNIT BLANKET, OH BABY! KNIT BOOTIES or maybe the OH BABY! SWEATER. Either way.. have fun!

#14 - BEST OF 2020

Meet our BEST OF 2020 EBOOK

A digital artwork that represents all the beautiful work of the Yarn and Colors team and fellow designers. Experience our journey throughout the year with the LOOKBOOK FAVORITES. Or jump straight into this year’s conclusion with the MOST LOVED PATTERNS OF 2020.

With 88 pages, 16 (!) patterns you have enough material to read and craft. This EBOOK includes your 13 most loved patterns, 1 from each published Lookbook. On top of that we’ve added the TOP 3 most downloaded patterns for 2020.

Curious which patterns are included? Go and see for yourself and find out more! 

#13 - DAYDREAMS BY EMILIA

Crochet your own on-trend fashion

Well fitted, on trend crochet patterns for fashion aren’t always easy to find. We asked Emilia (@coffeeandcrocheting) to help us out with making an on-trend lookbook for crochet garments only. Here it is!

In this lookbook you'll find five patterns. Are you going to make the SUNSET STRIPES SWEATER, the SUNRISE SWEATER or the BRUNCH TIME SWEATER? Or do you prefer to make your own cardigan? We have two options for you: the MORNING GLORY CARDIGAN or the AFTERNOON TEA CARDIGAN. Ofcourse you could make them all.. ;-)

#12 CHRISTMAS WITH PETIT-PETITE

Get ready for Christmas

Christmas, a magical time in which you want to pay some extra attention to your loved ones - a cozy home and giving back. What says ‘sharing is caring’ more than handmade items?

Manon (@ petit-petite_nl) has come up with Christmas home deco for you that doesn’t have the "standard" Christmas vibe but is original and on-trend. What is your favorite? The Everlasting Eucalyptus, the Favorite Napkins, Glamorous Table Pads and/or Runner? And did we tell you the pattern of the Must-Have Ornaments is free? Go get yours!

#11 SUNNY SIDE OF AUTUMN

WE WISH YOU AN AUTUMN FULL OF COLOR

To make you see the Sunny Side of Autumn Jolanda (@_naald5) designed a lookbook which can help you through those grey and rainy days. Lookbook #11 The Sunny Side of Autumn is here!

Get your crochet hook ready and go for the BLACK WHITE AND BRIGHT HAT / SCARF and/or MITTENS. All these designs are made from the Baby Fabulous. Do you prefer 100% merino wool? Order the Serene and go make the CRISS CROSS DOT HEADBAND and/or the CRISS CROSS DOT SCARF

#10 GOING GREEN

SMALL STEPS CAN MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE

In a world where sustainability is a much-discussed (and important!) topic, we wanted to launch a lookbook about ‘going green’ together with Margreet (@knotjeknus). Using your hobby to make the world a little better is a win-win situation, right?

Margreet has designed FACE SCRUBBIES (with accompanying laundry bag), a FOLDABLE NET BAG, FAVORITE CLEAN CLOTHS and a 100% cotton SHOWER POUF. Making and using these items may seem like small steps, but if we all become a little 'greener' it will give great results!

#9 CLASSIC WEAR

Basics and classics you can't go wrong with

Meet our 'new' classics. Knitting or crochet, with this lookbook the sky is the limit!

It all started with the STRIPED JUMPER and later on with the STRIPED JUMPER REVERSED. Do you prefer to crochet? From now on that is also a possibility! Especially for all you crocheters out there the CLASSIC JUMPER is designed. It looks just like the Striped Jumper, only this one is crocheted. Do you love stripes and splash of colors? The STRIPED JUMPER COLOR BLOCK is the way to go for you.

#8 ZEN

Inspiring patterns with Zen and Zen only

A few months ago we released a few new yarns. Our ZEN is one of these new kids on the block! A very versatile yarn. What kind of projects you can make with this yarn?

We asked our designer (@petit_petite_nl) and she designed five patterns with ZEN and ZEN ONLY! Get your crochet hook ready and start making SLOUCHY POUCH, COOL CROSSBODY BAG or the LOTS OF DOTS WRAP. Do you prefer to knit? Grab your knitting needles and go for the TANK TOP or the KNOT-A-SCARF.

#7 BABY FABULOUS CONTEST

Six designs, made by YOU!

January 2020 we launched a contest. The prize? Your design in our Baby Fabulous Lookbook.

Jorina (@crochetrainbowtales) designed the GRAPHIC SCARF and Marijke (@madebystudiom) the 'BABY YOU LOOK FABULOUS TOP'. Ilse (@mycroshed) designed the ROMANTIC THROW and Fran (@crochetlovemelbourne) designed the CIRCLES AND SPIRALS BLANKET. Emilia (@coffeeandcrocheting) designed the SPRING FLOWERS TEE and Justine (@neissa_knit) decided to design the HANNA SWEATER. Which one is your favorite?

#6 RAINBOW

Somewhere, over the rainbow..

Lookbook Rainbow is inspired by the vibrant shades you can sometimes see in the sky. All five designs are from Suzanne (@made.by.su) ) and are made from our Epic yarn using shades to match this natural phenomenon.

So which of these five designs are you going to make? Are you going for the RAINBOW RUG or the matching RAINBOW ROLL? Or do you prefer to decorate your favourite room with the RAINBOW FLAG LINE or shed some light with RAINBOW LAMP ? Last but not least: what are you going to store in your RAINBOW BASKET?

#5 MUST-HAVES WITH SAM

Yarn and colors x Little Bud Creations

We asked Sam (@littlebudcreations) to help us put one of our most popular yarns in the spotlight. She designed five Must-Have home deco projects for us. And we think we don't have to tell you which yarn she used.. ;-)

Sam designed colorful projects who instantly brighten up every home. Get started with the MUST-HAVE CUSHION, MUST-HAVE BOHO WALL HANGING, MUST-HAVE MANDALA, MUST-HAVE TRIANGLE WALL HANGING of de MUST-HAVE PLANT HOLDER. Whatever project you are going to pick, you'll finish in no time.

#4 ROOKIE

Simple projects to get started

To kick off 2020 we asked Jacqueline (@huisenhaak) to help us out with convincing knitters and crocheters to switch discipline. Now Lookbook #4 Rookie is here!

Jacqueline designed four patterns for both knitting ánd crochet that will help you practise the basics of knitting and/or crochet. In each pattern you will find both a knitting and a crochet version of the same design. Two for one! Now the only question that is left is: are you going to make the SIMPLE SCARF, CLEAN CLOTHS, FUNKY FLAGS or do you prefer to make the FAB CUSHION?

#3 Winter essentials

All you need this winter

For the launch of two of our new yarns, Serene and Cheerful, Marloes (@juffrouw_haak on Instagram) started to design Lookbook #3, full of Winter Essentials made with these yarns.

Do you want to work with the Chunky Cheerful and make your own CHUNKY CHEERFUL HAT / CHUNKY CHEERFUL MITTENS or CHUNKY CHEERFUL SCARF? Or do you want to use our soft Serene and start making the SOFT SERENE HEADBAND, SOFT SERENE SCARF of de SOFT SERENE SOCKS?

#2 WOW! Wall hangings

Macramé for dummies

In the WOW! WALL HANGINGS LOOKBOOK you'll see lots of modern lines, round shapes and soft tones. Whatever your style is, there is always a wall hanger to match your interior.

Do you love a Scandinavian interior? The MINI MALISTIC, the LESS IS MORE and/or TWIST will fit your style. Do you prefer a boho-vibe? The DOUBLE TROUBLE, the THREE IS A CHARM or (obviously) the BOHO wall hanging is the way to go for you! Which wall hanging is your favorite?

#1 COMFY CUSHIONS

Make your living comfy

Here it is, our very first lookbook: COMFY CUSHIONS. Eight crochet- and/or knitting patterns for all kinds of cushions. There is no such thing as too much cushions, or is there?

Do you like the graphic look of the WAVES or DAZZLING cushion? Or do you prefer something sweet like our CANDY or BOBBLES cushion? Are you going make our TWO TONES cushion or would you rather knit the BLACK WHITE AND BRIGHT or MOSS AND CROSS cushion?