Serene and luminous, Ocean 2, our 2026 Color of the Year, is a teal that feels like a deep breath of fresh air. In this blog post, we're exploring five real-world palettes that incorporate this hue. Use these palettes as a jumping off point for your next creative project, or go out scouting with Ocean 2 for your own inspiration!

One of my favorite ways to use Palette Scout is by matching my deck to artwork I love, then applying the palette to something entirely new. This quilt I made for my daughter is the perfect example of how that process works. 

Welcome back to the Zollie Zodiac Palette Series, our year-long exploration of the energy and color story of each season through an astrological lens. As each Zodiac rolls around, we're releasing a special color palette designed using the Palette Scout deck. We've formatted the color palettes into free downloadable backgrounds for your phone and computer, so you can carry colorful inspiration with you wherever you go. Today we're celebrating Capricorn season. 

Welcome back to the Zollie Zodiac Palette Series, our year-long exploration of the energy, characteristics, and color story of each season through an astrological lens. As each Zodiac rolls around, we're releasing a special color palette designed using the Palette Scout deck. We've formatted the color palettes into free downloadable backgrounds for your phone and computer, so you can carry colorful inspiration with you wherever you go. Today we're celebrating Sagittarius season. 

Today we’re thrilled to welcome guest blogger Linh Van to the Zollie blog! In this blog post, Linh walks us through the process of how she uses Palette Scout to build color palettes for papercrafting. 

Welcome back to the Zollie Zodiac Palette Series, our year-long exploration of the energy, characteristics, and color story of each season through an astrological lens. As each Zodiac rolls around, we're releasing a special color palette designed using the Palette Scout deck. We've formatted the color palettes into free downloadable backgrounds for your phone and computer, so you can carry colorful inspiration with you wherever you go. Today we're celebrating Scorpio season. 

Color is at the heart of what makes handknits so personal. Whether it’s a sweater with bold stripes, a soft gradient shawl, or a playful hoodie for a child, the colors you choose set the mood of the finished piece. But picking multiple yarns that truly work together isn’t always easy—especially when a pattern calls for four or more shades. That's where Palette Scout can change the game. In this post, Zollie Creative Director, Grace Casey-Gouin, shares how she used Palette Scout to plan a five-color hoodie for her son, from choosing a pattern to matching the palette with yarns.

Welcome back to the Zollie Zodiac Palette Series, our year-long exploration of the energy, characteristics, and color story of each season through an astrological lens. As each Zodiac rolls around, we're releasing a special color palette designed using the Palette Scout deck. We've formatted the color palettes into free downloadable backgrounds for your phone and computer, so you can carry colorful inspiration with you wherever you go. Today we're celebrating Libra season.

Welcome back to the Zollie Zodiac Palette Series, our year-long exploration of the energy, characteristics, and color story of each season through an astrological lens. As each Zodiac rolls around, we're releasing a special color palette designed using the Palette Scout deck. We've formatted the color palettes into free downloadable backgrounds for your phone and computer, so you can carry colorful inspiration with you wherever you go. Today we're celebrating Virgo season.

Color is one of the most exciting (and intimidating) parts of punch needle. Whether you're stitching up a bold wall hanging or a soft, modern pillow, it can be tricky to stare at a bunch of yarn in your stash and choose colors that feel fresh and intentional.

This is where Palette Scout shines. In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to use it—step-by-step—with our favorite new wool punch needle yarn, Dwella, by our sister company Gist Yarn.