Monday, January 8, 2024

To Dye For

 

I did it. I drug out the dyes and did something about that ugly duckling yarn.



I hate dyeing in my new sink but I did it anyway. That yarn was irking me. 




I filled three jars. I mixed up some jet black, spruce green and burnt orange and jammed the skein down in them.


I couldn't do much about how badly spun and plied it is but the color is better. I'm going to let it sit here for a while and marinate while I figure out what I am going to do with it. 






Posted by at

9 comments:

  1. VeraJanuary 8, 2024 at 6:48 AM

    Interesting result. Do you have any plans for this yarn?

    ReplyDelete
  2. BonnyJanuary 8, 2024 at 8:48 AM

    I think you succeeded at improving your yarn!

    ReplyDelete
  3. Delighted HandsJanuary 8, 2024 at 8:52 AM

    Striking! I can't wait to see how the colors knit up!

    ReplyDelete
  4. BetsyJanuary 8, 2024 at 10:29 AM

    I think I'm in the minority, but I liked it before. I like it now too, but thought it was pretty before you re-dyed it. Your artist eye is more discerning though. That's why I always ask for advice on decorating, (paint colors).
    Blessings and hugs,
    Betsy

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. AraigneeJanuary 8, 2024 at 12:06 PM

      Truth be told, I don't really like it now either. It does look better now that I wound it into a ball. I've got a sock going with it so maybe it will grow on me.

      Delete
  5. DeeJanuary 8, 2024 at 12:13 PM

    I think it is beautiful. I do see you are making socks with it, but if that doesn't work out, I think it would make a lovely cowl or shawl (Hitchhiker? if you had enough yardage.)

    ReplyDelete
  6. Kim in OregonJanuary 8, 2024 at 12:50 PM

    I like this!

    ReplyDelete
  7. WanderingcatstudioJanuary 8, 2024 at 2:17 PM

    over-dyeing makes everything better!

    ReplyDelete
  8. Judy S.January 8, 2024 at 3:38 PM

    You did some magic; it looks great now, and it will be fun to see how you use it!

    ReplyDelete

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)