When starting a new knitting or crochet project, choosing a colour is crucial. The colour wheel is a helpful tool for learning about colour theory. Each part shows the colour’s hue, shade, tone, and tint. A hue is a pure, bright colour; a shade is a colour that has been blended with black; a tone is a colour that has been mixed with grey; and a tint is a colour that has been mixed with white (pastels). Colours have a significant impact on the appearance of a project. To maximise the contrast in the design, employ a mix of dark, mid-tone, and pale shades when choosing colours for fair isle.