Obviously if you like the design as is, just use that colour combination. Of course, it isn't always possible to get the same colour yarns as those pictured, but you may be able to get similar. If not, there are other ways to help you choose:
* Start by selecting colours that suit the colouring of the child who will wear the garment you are knitting. For example not all little girls look great in pink, so choose another colour for the main part of the garment and just add in a little pink to keep it 'girly'. I've actually avoided using a lot of pink because it's always available in ready-made clothing, whereas other colours are harder to come by.
* Swap the colours in a garment to better suit the child. For example, the mini mae knitwear Bolero Jumper (see website) has a pink top and red bottom. It would work just as well with the top red and the bottom pink.
* Look at the other designs. There may be a combination of colours, for example chocolate brown, latte', and pale pink, like the Garter Stitch Striped Tunic, which would work well in other designs. Just keep in mind proportioning.
* When selecting colours to combine I usually choose ones that have a similar hue or 'value' -one colour doesn't jump out in front of the others, they all blend. An example of this is the mini mae Crochet Trim Dress with Pockets and Hat. It is an unusual soft mid purple (iris)colour combined with a slightly washed out burnt orange. The two colours 'sit' really well together.
I hope that this helps you get your garment colours right. You don't want to spend hours creating something, only to be disappointed because the colours aren't the best. Happy knitting!
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