Each month our local fiber guild meets, and includes a workshop to learn a new skill. Last Saturday we had a workshop on dyeing, using acid dyes. The picture shows the results of my very first attempt at dyeing wool. I had so much fun, and now think that I am hooked on another aspect of knitting. The blue/green/purple skeins came out as I pretty much expected. The darker skeins started out as navy and orange blocks, but the colors ran together while steaming and this is what resulted. I am actually very pleased with the outcome. I plan to knit up a guy's scarf with those skeins . . blue, black, gray,burnt orange, rust, orange, and other colors that I don't have a name for. I will post pics of the finished knit project.
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Very nice! I love the
Very nice! I love the blue, though I imagine the orange will knit up attractively as well. Dyeing is something I want to try one day. I'll probably experiment with Kool-Aid since it has to be done in the same kitchen where I prepare my food.
Great colours, I'm sure your
Great colours, I'm sure your scarves will look beautiful. Well done.
They are beautiful! I am
They are beautiful! I am partial to the blue, but they are all lovely.
The kids and I will be trying this project in the summer...with kool-aid! They saw the "recipe" in a kids knitting book and can't wait to try it!
Ooooh yummy. Dyeing is so
Ooooh yummy. Dyeing is so much fun. I always end up as multicolored as my yarn though
I can't wait to see your
I can't wait to see your project from that gorgeous blue yarn! Hop to it, we're waiting with baited breath.
Longtime faggot, first time knitter.Longtime faggot, first time knitter.
Parrot - AWESOME
Parrot - AWESOME COLORS!!!!!
They are just beautiful! Now you have to try dyeing with KoolAid! LOL!
Great job!!! I am now
Great job!!! I am now completely convinced that I must try my hand at dyeing yarn.