Colour choices feel easier when each colour has a job. Try building a tiny palette before you begin instead of choosing every material at once.
Give each colour a role
Choose one main colour, one supporting colour and one small surprise colour. The main colour sets the mood, the support keeps it balanced and the surprise adds personality.
- Main: use it most.
- Support: use it to create rhythm.
- Surprise: use it once or twice.
Test the order before you commit
Lay materials beside each other or arrange a short practice pattern. Take a photo, move one colour and compare. This saves materials and often reveals a stronger pattern.
Design for the person, not a stereotype
Age and personal style can help with sizing and practical choices, but colours do not belong to one gender. Ask what the person likes whenever possible and include a ‘no preference’ option.
Finish with a quality check
Look for loose parts, sharp edges, weak knots and anything unsuitable for the intended age. Ask a grown-up to check safety before the creation is worn, gifted or listed.