Disney Color Palettes. When you’re looking for color inspiration that evokes a feeling of happiness and playfulness, is there anything more fitting than Disney?!
Spoiler alert: I am a HUGE Disney fan. I may look like an adult, but I’m a kid at heart.
When I started crocheting back in 2018, I knew from the very beginning I wanted to somehow incorporate my love for Disney into this amazing new craft I learned. Since Disney copyrights their characters and whatnot, I struggled with a bit with how I could incorporate Disney without breaking the law 🙂
So recently, my lightbulb moment came – I can create crochet any project I want, but just use colors that our brains subconsciously link to one of the characters. Its a perfect way to sneak a little Disney magic into our crochet projects!
This color palette guide is intended to be useful resource for crocheters and knitters, since this includes the brand name and colorway of the yarns pictured, however I am hoping that anyone can use these overall. Whether you’re planning a themed party, redecorating a room, picking out an outfit for your next Disney trip, drawing/painting – keep these colors and mind and you’ll happily feel like you’re strolling down Main Street with Mickey Ears on your head and a Dole Whip in your hand. 🙂
Fun fact: If you DO happen to be strolling down Main Street with your cute lil Mickey Ears on, pushing your kid’s stroller, and you walk past those bobbing Disney balloons. I highly encourage you to consider the current wind speed. Take it from someone who learned the hard way, that walking through crowds with 2 big balloons on a very windy day is quite the experience…You’re welcome.
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Okay, back to colors.
Does color vary based on yarn fiber?
Yes, it can.
Before we dive into it, please note that not only the brand of yarn is provided but also the type or content (e.g. cotton, acrylic).
This is because the colors can look a bit different depending on the yarn fiber (cotton vs acrylic). As you can see, “Light Caramel” in Paintbox Simply DK (100% acrylic) looks a little darker than the same color in Paintbox Cotton DK (100% cotton).
This might not always be the case, but please keep this in mind.
Ok, lets jump to the color palettes!
Frozen
Anna and Elsa (along with Olaf and Sven of course) have melted our hearts these last couple years. These movies teach great lessons, but also boasted some of the best Disney songs in years.
Worried you won’t find the right colors fit for this queen and princess? Let it go, I have you covered.
Oh cmon, did you think I wasn’t going to somehow work a “let it go” into this?!
- Yarn: Paintbox Simply Aran – 100% acrylic
- Color ways:
- Pale Lilac
- Sea Foam Blue
- Dark Aubergine
- Raspberry Pink
- Dolphin Blue
All of the Paintbox yarn & color ways mentioned are available on the Love Crafts website.
Click the link below to see all the yummy yarn that Love Crafts carry… there are others besides Paintbox, but that brand specifically has a very extensive selection of color and shades! Bonus: For those in the US, shipping is only a flat $4.95 (or FREE if you order over $60)!! That is pretty awesome, especially since Love Crafts carry a lot of yarn that is not available in the ‘big box’ US stores like Michaels, Joann, Hobby Lobby, etc.
Cinderella’s Castle at Disney World
- Yarn: Paintbox Simply DK (double knit) – 100% acrylic
- Color ways:
- Dolphin Blue
- Daffodil Yellow
- Sailor Blue
- Ballet Pink
- Light Caramel
These colors would look lovely on an afghan for your favorite little princess!
Yoda / Baby Yoda
Ever since The Mandalorian came out, baby Yoda is EVERYwhere!
No surprise there, as he is one of the cutest characters around!! And the memes floating around the Internet – they’re pretty hilarious.
I think this might be the most popular character theme right now, so without further adieu, grab some of this yarn to whip up your next WIP (work in progress):
- Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver (100% acrylic)
- Color ways:
- Cafe Latte
- Black (a touch, for his eyes)
Mickey Mouse or Minnie Mouse
Can’t forget the original Mouse that started it all! These colors would work for Mickey or classic Minnie.
- Yarn: Paintbox Cotton DK (double knit) – 100% cotton
- Color ways:
- Pure Black
- Rose Red
- Paper White
- Buttercup Yellow
These classic colors are timeless! You can pick these up on the Love Crafts website.
R2D2
When you think of the original Star Wars movies, there’s a pretty good chance this little robot comes to mind.
- Yarn: Loops and Threads Impeccable (100% acrylic)
- Color ways:
Your best for this yarn is either your local Michaels Stores (US and Canada) or Amazon.
Monsters Inc – Mike and Sully
We can’t forget about our favorite Monsters from Monstropolis!
These colors are bright and rich, and certainly remind us of these furry friends.
- Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver (100% acrylic)
- Color ways:
Princess Jasmine (From Aladdin)
The colors fit Princess Jasmine’s character so nicely, and especially using Caron Simply Soft, it would make for a gorgeous crochet project!
- Yarn: Caron Simply Soft (100% acrylic)
- Color ways:
Here are 7 more color palettes for your next crochet project!
This has been SO fun, and I hope to do more of this in the future. If you use any of these color palettes on a project you make, please tag me @crochetinthesun so we can all see how it turned out. I love sharing some crochet inspiration!
Let me know if you have any recommended characters for the next round!
Happy crocheting,
Jennifer
Other useful crochet references
- Crochet hook size conversion chart
- Yarn weight conversion chart
- Crochet stitch conversion chart
- Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Crochet
Any suggestions for a pattern of colors to crochet a blanket for castle colors?
Hi, yes! Have a look at the section above called “Cinderella’s Castle at Disney World”. Hope that helps!
Love all your suggestions. They’ve saved me so much time and money wandering the yarn aisles. Any suggestion yarn/colors for Buzz Lightyear?