April Yarn Club is inspired by Claude Monet
Claude Monet (1840 - 1926) was a French painter and a key figure in the Impressionist movement, known for his mastery of light, colour, movement and atmosphere. He devoted his career to capturing fleeting moments in nature, using loose brushstrokes and vibrant hues to convey the effects of light and movement. Monet’s work revolutionised modern painting, emphasising perception over detail and pioneering a new approach to landscape art.
His early career was influenced by realism, but by the 1860s, he began experimenting with lighter colours and rapid brushwork. His 1872 painting Impression, Sunrise gave Impressionism its name, marking a shift toward capturing the changing qualities of nature. Throughout his life, Monet painted series of subjects - haystacks, water lilies, poplars, and the Rouen Cathedral - at different times of day and in varying light conditions, demonstrating his fascination with atmospheric effects.
In his later years, Monet focused on the gardens at his home in Giverny, creating some of his most iconic works, including Water Lilies and Japanese Bridge. His innovative approach laid the foundation for modern abstract art, inspiring countless artists. Though initially met with criticism, Monet’s work is now celebrated worldwide, housed in major museums and admired for its beauty and ground-breaking vision.
Monet’s dedication to capturing nature’s fleeting moments continues to inspire artists and art lovers alike. His ability to transform ordinary scenes into mesmerising compositions remains a testament to his genius and his enduring impact on the art world.
What I love about his works
I love Monet’s work because of his masterful use of light and colour, which makes his paintings feel alive and ever-changing, just like nature itself. His ability to capture fleeting moments - whether the shimmer of water, the softness of morning mist, or the glow of a sunset - creates a sense of tranquility and timeless beauty. The way he painted his gardens in Giverny, especially the Water Lilies series, feels almost dreamlike, drawing me into a world of reflection and serenity.
During my years at university, while completing a Bachelor of Fine Arts, we replicated many of Monet’s works to understand his techniques. It was an invaluable learning opportunity that our lecturers incorporated throughout my three years of study.
What colours are planned for April?
Think serene and luminous; soft, flowing blends of gentle blues and tranquil bright greens intertwined with hints of warm mustard, pink, purple and deep, rich blues, echoing the dappled light on a pond’s surface. The variegated colours will shift into each other effortlessly, creating a sense of movement and harmony. Delicate yet vibrant, I hope this colour palette will capture the dreamlike beauty of Monet’s paintings.
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How does it work? Our Blackwattle Sock Club is a 'purchase as you go' type of club. Love January's colours? Snap up your favourites from the January collection. Prefer August’s palette? Pick from the August selection.
No subscriptions, no pressure - simply order the months you adore.
Pack options available for your mix and match:
- 2 x 100 gram solids (light + dark)
- 2 x 100 gram variegated (light + dark)
- 2 x 100 gram solid and variegated (medium + medium)
- 1 x mini skein
- 2 x mini skeins
- 3 x mini skeins
- 4 x mini skeins
- 5 x mini skeins
The mini skeins will be solid colours that will contrast/coordinate with the 100 gram skeins. The 3 variegated colours and the 3 solid colours (100 gram skeins) will fade into each other: light, medium and dark.
Each month we will create new colours....insert excited Angela here! Fun fact about me.....I LOVE creating new colours!!
Painting the right is called: Water Lillies (oil on canvas), painted 1916. Another really pretty Monet painting!
When do they open and when do you post them to us? Sock Clubs open on the 1st of each month (or earlier if I can't help myself) and will remain open for 2 weeks. Clubs will be posted at the end of each month. If you order other products at the same time, we will hold your order until the Sock Club yarns are ready to go. All packages will ship with tracking. You will receive an email letting you know the club has shipped with a tracking number (Australia Post Tracking Number).
Looking for sock pattern ideas? Here are a list of FREE sock patterns, available through Ravelry, that we think would work with our hand dyed yarns:
- Beauty and the Beast Socks by Elina Maaria
- Confetti by Karin Fernandes
- Twisted Lace Socks by Jennifer Anne
- Lemon Drizzle Socks by Debbi Ford
- Rickrack Socks by Nicole Simmons
- Krufka Socks by Comfort Zone Knits
- Sank Socks by Lotta H Lothgren
- Pine Tree Socks by L'oro unico
- Villiviini by Tiina Kuu
- Extranilla Socks by Meaghan Schmaltz