I'm dyein' here!
Yesterday I celebrated my birthday by, amongst other things, making a mess! I experimented with dyeing fiber, using two different kinds of dyes and stuff I had around my house, such as the vegetable steamer (each plastic-wrapped bit was steamed for 20 minutes).
Here's batch #1, made using dyes for pysanky. I've no idea what kind of dyes they are; I just know that although you shouldn't eat them, they're nontoxic, and they stain like a mofo.
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And batch #2, using the old favorite, Kool-aid. I used cherry, grape, and blue raspberry lemonade.
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I also started Madli's Shawl. Twice. The first time, using Skacel Merino Lace, didn't turn out; the yarn's simply too thin. After ripping that out, I started it again using Domy Heather yarn. Not only is it easier to knit with, but the stitches are much more defined and appropriate. I'm on line 13 of the border, which means it's not much to look at.
Tipper @ 7:36 AM * link
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