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π« Mocha Mousse: Yarn Color of the Year
Last month Pantone continued its annual tradition of selecting a color trend for the new year.
This year's color is Mocha Mousse.
Despite what you might think, the team at Pantone does not pull a color out of a hat. Instead they work throughout the year, examining industry trends as well as what's happening in the culture.
The result is a color that is meant to reflect the year before, and represent a mood or feeling going into the new year.
But why does Pantone get to make this decision?
What is Pantone?
Pantone started as a New Jersey printing company back in the 1950s.
In 1956 they hired a chemist, Lawrence Herbert, to systematize and standardize their color pigments and inks. This color matching system was then used to help printers reproduce exact colors, regardless of the equipment used.
Today Pantone colors are considered an industry standard, used by design firms, clothing companies, and professional printers all over the world.
Being the color experts, they wanted to start a conversation about the role colors plays in daily life.
Enter the Pantone color of the year...
History of the Pantone Color of the Year
In 1999 Pantone introduced the Color of the Year educational program.
It's goal was to draw attention to the relationship between color and culture.
Each year's color is meant to capture the emotion of the current time. They show how color is an essential element to the human experience and tell a story of how the world is changing.
For example, in 2021, in the wake of a global pandemic, Pantone chose two colors; Ultimate Grey and Illuminating Yellow. These colors embodied the solid, never changing elements society depends on (grey) while also looking toward a hopeful future (yellow).
in 2022, Pantone introduced a brand new color for the first time as the color of the year. Very Peri was a futuristic color honoring personal creativity, combining the consistency of blue with the energy of red.
An apt choice for a world on the brink of an A.I. explosion.
So what color embodies a culture still recovering from years of isolation and the existential threat of chatbots putting us out of a job?
Mocha Mousse: 2025 Color of the Year
This year's color represents the deep richness of simple pleasures that give comfort.
With a world still trying to find stability in the aftermath of a global pandemic and recent conflicts, this color provides a solid foundation to build upon.
As knitters, we know that wonderful feeling of luxurious yarn flowing through our fingers. We can thoughtfully indulge in our favorite pastime, take comfort in its sensorial warmth, and feel contentment in some much needed "Me time".
So how do we take this color and integrate it into our lives?
Pairing Mocha Mousse With Other Colors
The beauty of having a neutral color to work with means there are tons of options for color pairings.
As my girls like to say, Sad Beige palettes are all the rage these days, invoking the minimalist nordic style that you see all over Pinterest. Keeping things monochromatic with different browns is a viable choice.
Other neutral palettes may include muted shades of color, but keep things in that quiet luxury realm that doesn't want to stand out.
But brown is a great foundation for pops of color, working well with bright turquoise, yellow, orange, and even fuchsia.
The possibilities are endless!
Our Favorite Mocha Colored Yarns
If we haven't sold you on mocha as a color, then perhaps these yarns will do the trick.
Obviously none of these are a *perfect* match for Mocha Mousse, but they're close enough.
This yarn is made with anti-pilling acrylic fiber that stays looking new wash after wash. It has a beautiful drape and stitch definition that makes it perfect for all kinds of projects including garments, accessories, and home decor.
Berroco's legacy machine wash blend features a wide color range, an incredibly soft feel, and generous yardage perfect for all your knitting and crochet projects. Its unique fiber blend makes laundering a breeze and is perfectly suited for easy-care garments for both children and adults.
An all-time bestseller, Wool of the Andes Worsted is an iconic workhorse wool! Made from 100% Peruvian Highland wool, itβs the perfect yarn for projects that will get used daily, like your favorite sweater, hat, or blanket.
Peruvian Highland wool is a strong fiber that has an excellent balance of structure, loft, and drape. As a worsted weight yarn, itβs a happy medium weight thatβs commonly used for everything from garments to home goods, and Wool of the Andesβ extensive color palette is just as versatile as the yarn itself, with dozens of solids and heathers to choose from.
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Conclusion
So what do you think?
Are you a fan of the color of the year?
Do you see yourself knitting with Mocha Mousse this year?
Hit reply and let us know your thoughts!
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