Pantone Color of the Year for 2022

For over 20 years Pantone searches the world to select their annual Color of the Year. They analyze the color trends that are popping up among many industries. These include fashion, design, lifestyle trends, and social media platforms. They also look at art, entertainment and technology. Combined with various new materials, textures, and effects that impact color they create the Pantone Color of the Year.

So what are we seeing for 2022?

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How does the Pantone Color of the Year effect our creations?


The Pantone color system is the most widely used color standards system. Fashion designers, textile designers, home and interior designers trust the Pantone system.  As a result, you will be seeing a lot of this color in the upcoming year.

Very Peri is a dynamic periwinkle blue hue with a vivifying violet-red undertone that blends the faithfulness and constancy of blue with the energy and excitement of red. According to Pantone, Veri Peri is a warm and friendly blue hue whose courageous presence encourages personal inventiveness and creativity.

How to use the Patone Color of the Year in Crochet Projects?

Whether you are crocheting a project for your home or a garment to wear, it should be easy to incorporate this color into your designs. Very Peri is so versatile there are tons of possibilities. Keep warm with a cozy shawl. Or accentuate your home with a beautiful handmade afghan. Very Peri is gorgeous on its own but it is also perfect mixed with other colors.



How to use Patone Color of the Year in Quilt Designs


Veri Peri combines deliciously with a variety of both warm and cool tones.

For some suggestions, Patone has provided three different color palettes to help you choose. You can also check out Nana’s Quilt Colors board on Pinterest.

Looking for a yarn?? Try these!

You can find a variety of purples at We Crochet (great prices too)

Paintbox Yarns in Pansy Purple comes in a variety of yarn weights

There are many ways to combine this color to create gorgeous items

And don’t forget the beauty of the self striping yarns such as Mandala or one of the many gorgeous hand-dyed yarns from Etsy.

Want Fabric? Check out these collections!

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