Last weekend at Midnight Knit at my LYS, Jane put together another yarn dyeing workshop for us. This time, we painted the yarn. You can find what we did last time here. Here is the table Jane had set up outside for us to work on. Buckets for yarn to soak in, plastic wrap, gloves, dye stock and squeeze bottles. There is also a microwave to cook the yarn so the dye sets.
Here is Jane demonstrating the method.
Ellyse hamming it up for the camera. Not only is she a knitter, she is a wonderful quilter!
Wrapped up and ready to be nuked in the micro. This is my yarn.
Cooling down.
This is my yarn. Since it reminds me of a bruise (the pink is more vibrant in real life), I'm calling it "You Should See the Other Guy".
Everyone had a great time but I neglected to get photos of the other yarns. I find it a lot of fun to learn new ways to do things. It's good for the soul to expand yourself creatively. And time with friends is always good!
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How cool is that!! Your yarn is gorgeous too! I finally found the closest LYS to me today and wandered in and saw the most gorgeous hand painted yarns. Sigh. Didn't buy any, but I sure was tempted! Now you know how to do your own -- that is just so cool!!! I'm envious. Glad you had fun!
You are right. You can't put a price on a "good time had by all". Your yarn looks wonderful!
You're right. You can't put a price on "a good time had by all". Your yarn looks wonderful.
Congrats!
What fun you must have had!!!!
Sounds like a wonderful time was had by all!. Your yarn turned out great!! WOW! You could not have come up with a better name for it!
So what's that little bundle of yarn going to be when it grows up?
Looks great!! But even more creative: THE NAME! Hysterical!
That is very neat...love the name of your yarn!!!
Oh how nice of you to dye that up in some of my favorite colors!
Wait... you didn't??
Just teasing. Looks great!!!! :)
Oh Jackie, your yarn is BEAUTIFUL! What are you going to make with it?
That is just too cool, the color is beautiful. Thanks for sharing, it was fun seeing how it is done
That is so NEAT!! YOu get to experience so much . Will b ein touch after my surgery. Hugs, Marie
Your yarn turned out so pretty! Looks like a lot of fun too.
Oh, wow....that looks so pretty. Was it really messy to do this???
That yarn looks yummy! Can't wait to see what you make with it.
"You should see the other guy" sounds much better than the "barfight" I suggested.
Your yarn is gorgeous!! Love the name. Cracks me up!
That looks like fun and your yarn is gorgeous.
As you said it in the title - a real adventure. And the result looks so gorgeous. You chose wonderful colours and I think I would have chosen some of the same colours, too.
Wow, Jackie, I am totally impressed by how your yarn looks! This must be so much fun, especially with that result.
Your yarn turned out absolutely beautiful. What will this be turned into? Socks? Never saw so many coloring bottles!! It must have been fun.
That is incredible, Jackie! And your name for it is SO creative :)
Your yarn is just beautiful!
Beautiful colour you have chosen for your yarn.
Love it!! You did a wonderful job, and I am happy you had a wonderful time too.
Stunning yarn! Oh my goodness, didn't you pick some beautiful dye colors!? Love the same too. I'll be watching to see what you knit from it.
That yarn is gorgeous!!!!! You are so adventurous and talented - quilting, knitting, cross stitching, dying - what's next?
I love your brute-ish yarn! Too much fun. I also love the mat you received from Simone. What a great idea!
I love the name of your colorway!! Looks like you had a blast. We did an easter egg dyeing workshop at a friends house once. It was really fun and great to see everyone's results.
Wow...aren't you proud of yourself? Your yarn is gorgeous....really gorgeous! What are you going to use it for? If it's fingering weight, it would make beautiful socks!
Looks great! I love the yarn name.
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