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May 6, 2006
KAL-ing & Dye-ing
Joined another KAL, this one for the green gable top. The second my yarn arrived, I had to jump right in.
It’s a really great pattern, and in the round (YAY! I hate weaving in ends). The lacework adds just enough detail to make this a special top.
Also had some fun with a bunch of Easter egg dyes yesterday that I got on clearance. Here’s a little pictorial of my day.
And here’s the finished product, one large 440yd hank of Patons classic wool.
Here’s how it striped in the hank once I split it back into two.
Don’t know what I’ll use it for, any ideas?
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At 1:51 pm on May 6, 2006, Annie commented:
wow, what an amazing dye job! I haven’t tried easter egg dye, hmmm. do you microwave it, or just soak it, same as eggs? The pigment looks fantastic! whatcha gonna make? huh huh huh?
At 3:43 pm on May 6, 2006, Allegra commented:
So easter egg dye works on yarn??? How exciting! I love how your yarn turned out. And great start on the Green Gables!
At 3:13 am on May 7, 2006, Aija commented:
Wow, the koolaid yarn looks great– is it grey yarn to begin with? Much less bright/obnoxious than my easter egg dying with white yarn– I like it!
At 10:39 am on May 7, 2006, amanda commented:
Your dyed yarn looks great! I’ve never tried to dye with the Easter egg dyes and I think I have some lurking in the pantry. Love your Green Gable in black! My yarn came Friday and I’m hoping co for mine tonight :o)
At 12:08 pm on May 7, 2006, Zonda commented:
Great job! I love it! (hehe I have some PCW to use too!) Thanks for the color tips on knitty too as I will be using green a lot! I..um..er..have a bit of EEdyes..at 12cents per KWIM :)!
One question, you had a 440 ball of Patons, did you add two skeins together for dyeing or purchase it that way. Both skeins are lovely, but the second one is the best! Yeah..next weekend I am soo dyeing!
At 1:14 pm on May 7, 2006, aquaknits commented:
Thanks for everyone’s comments! The Patons I started with was called Neutral Mix. I soaked the yarn in vinegar and water, then microwaved it to set the colors. Both skeins were tied together for dyeing, then I split the hank back up into two 220yd hanks, and pretty colors emerged.
At 8:41 am on May 8, 2006, krista commented:
Oh the green gables is purdy…
At 5:19 pm on May 8, 2006, hpny knits commented:
I totally relate to the escalating obsession with socks; I now have a six month socks plan (which I keep revising as I see more socks and SOCK YARN…)
At 7:54 am on May 9, 2006, hootsister commented:
Those colors are soooo beautiful!
At 6:13 pm on May 9, 2006, Kelly commented:
Hi there! Found you on the GG KAL…yours is coming along great! the fluffy cami looks great too…are the cami and cowl separate pieces?
At 6:19 pm on June 2, 2006, KnitPastis commented:
Excellent colors!! I wished this yarn was for me! LOL