I can't expand on those directions, as they're terrific, so check out that post. It took very little time and I loved seeing the colors change. I waited until all the green got absorbed, then stirred the yarn around a little to find undyed parts, added blue and let the yarn soak it up, then threw in the yellow. Here's what I ended up with.
This was a great way to get rid of a leftover box of food coloring--and a skein of Lion Brand Fisherman's Wool that I bought a while back (it was half price, and even though I had no clue what to do with it...well, if you're a yarnie, you know how that works). I have always loved the idea of dyeing my own yarn, but I hate using chemicals and haven't learned enough about natural dyes to do much yet. This seemed like the perfect medium to work with, since my last attempt (Kool-Aid dyeing) didn't turn out exactly as I would have liked (I think I needed more Kool-Aid and patience that time--I still have the yarn and will probably redo it to make the color more uniform and darker--sometimes, going for variegated doesn't work).
I wonder what this will knit up into? I hope to find out soon!
Yesterday, I did some yarn inventory, too. My stash dwindles a bit, but I haven't panicked yet; I have a good bit left and that will likely get me through the winter (two large totes should hold me a while). I was amazed at how small but heavy a ball one gets from 1600 yards of lace weight (shot put, anyone?!). I'll have more to say about that later, naturally...once that yarn decides what it wants to be. :)
Currently, the project design underway is a triangle shawl worked in the round (I know, sounds weird!). We'll see if and how my charting skills have improved shortly...
Until next time, keep 'em clicking!
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