Be specific about texture
“Acrylic” does not describe how thick, fluffy or compact the finished hat should feel. A close-up of the knit, an existing beanie or a short description of the intended surface gives the yarn discussion a useful starting point.
Discuss whether the design uses a single body colour, a contrasting cuff or a knitted-in pattern. Each colour should have its own reference and planned quantity.
A colourway starts
with a conversation.
Bring a physical swatch or a named colour reference. We can discuss existing shades and custom colour development against the chosen yarn and quantity.
Pick a direction.
These eight digital concepts help compare directions; our real colour-card photographs are shown above. Screen appearance is not a guaranteed dye match.
- ReferenceIdentify body, cuff, artwork and trim colours separately.
- Physical reviewCompare the yarn or knitted swatch in agreed lighting.
- Sample approvalApprove the complete colourway on the actual hat.
Material and dye minimums are confirmed for the project.
Keep the colourway separate from the artwork
| Part | Detail to record |
|---|---|
| Hat body | Yarn shade reference and desired texture |
| Cuff | Same yarn and colour as the body, or a contrast |
| Knitted pattern | Each yarn colour and the pattern placement |
| Logo or label | Thread, woven label or patch colours |
| Quantity | Number of hats for each colourway, not only the total order |
Confirm the same combination on the sample
A colour that looks right on a yarn card may read differently beside a second colour or in a different stitch. Review the actual knitted combination rather than approving a screen mockup as the final colour standard.
If the design has a fine wordmark or several small colour changes, ask for an artwork review before the sample is made. Knitted artwork needs to be readable at its final size.