Tag Archives: dying

From handspun to shawl…

Posted on June 15, 2012 by amy j

Hello there? Remember me?! I’ve been M.I.A entertaining visitors for the last couple of weeks, lots of fun, not much knitting! It’s been very good for my elbows though, and I’m back in action again now, with a project to … Continue reading →

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Hand-dyed Star-Crossed

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Julianna

This is my second time knitting Star Crossed  by Natalie Larson and I love the pattern even more, now. I actually followed the pattern exactly the whole way through, which is quite a challenge for me (because I love to … Continue reading →

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Hand-dyed Thistle Cap

Posted on March 18, 2012 by Julianna

I had been eyeing this pattern since it came out (around Christmas?) and finally had a great yarn for it in my stash thanks to my recent dyeing experiments. The pattern is the “Thistle Cap” by Liz Abinante. The Ravelry … Continue reading →

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The making of a manatee…..

Posted on March 15, 2012 by amy j

Some of you will have noticed my absence over the last week or so (and those of you that haven’t should pretend you have, or It’ll hurt my feelings!). Last night I got back from a fantabulous road-trip to Tampa, … Continue reading →

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Dye Day!

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Julianna

Yesterday, I had some fun with a few skeins of un-dyed yarn, food colouring drops and vinegar in my kitchen.  I usually dye with Jacquard acid dyes but due to laziness I decided to bring my stash of food safe … Continue reading →

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Mad march challenge….

Posted on March 1, 2012 by amy j

Welcome to March everyone, and our new challenge. This month we’re going dying crazy, anything goes as long as it is hand-dyed (by us!). The rules? Simple. Any project which is both dyed, and knitted(*) within the month of March … Continue reading →

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