Tag Archives: hand-dyed
More Samples
So my sister got some absolutely fabulous pictures of the many kinds of samples I sent, and I thought I’d share them.
A Bit Of An Experiment
I took some time out the other day to dye up a few more rovings for Maiden Yarn. Unfortunately, I didn’t think ahead enough, and I found myself with pre-soaked four ounce bundles of roving, and no foil pans big … Continue reading
Progress
Okay, so that has a double meaning. I’ve made good progress on the fifty gram skein of sport weight. In fact, it’s done. And I’ve made really good progress on the tam. Just an inch and a half of ribbing … Continue reading
Wha-Hoo!
Alright. So the question is, “Are you officially a knitter when you get a wee bit giggly, adrenalin rushy, and over-the-top over whether the gauge with turn out right?” If the answer is yes, I’m officially a knitter. So I … Continue reading
One Wasn't Enough
Okay, so not only am I working on the merino/silk scarf, but I went ahead and started another knitted scarf. I really must be a glutton for punishment. But I have a logical reason for starting it! (More or less.) … Continue reading
Novelty Yarn
I decided to spin the “Heather” roving that I dyed (see Thistles and Heather) into a thick single, then ply it with some thread. While I was trying spin it on the drop spindle I discovered that it’s really hard … Continue reading