Dyeing Fiber and Yarn more adventures
So back at Rhinebeck. I got 1lb. of BFL to start playing with in the dye pots. I have been pondering dying since the summer and wanted to start dipping my toe in, and where better than Rhinebeck to get a pile of undyed wool instantly. I also had picked up a couple skeins of undyed wool.
So I had some fun prepping dye for both dying projects. It took a while to decide what colors to do. And I’m still plotting more dyeing. So it will be fun. Though the next plot I’m pondering, is dying a sweater’s worth of yarn. Maybe in DK.
So first I shook up some lovely dye colors. First up was the fiber, 60z in 2oz segments. And the rainbow was added to the pan for the dyeing. I was a little worried that the yellow was completely gone but once I got to rinsing the dye. I was pleasantly surprised.
And once dry I had my first batch of Pantsuit Nation.
The yarn I went in a different direction and dyed, House Pride. I think I would like to try it again, with a lighter gray for hufflepuff. And I now have some scarlet for Gryffindor.
The colors of the four houses were fun to work out and have happen in the yarn. I might actually have a couple of matching winter accessories. I’ve already started a Rikke hat with one skein and I am thinking of a cowl with the other.
I think that both projects went pretty well and as soon as I have a free spindle I will play with the fiber. Take a look, I think we lost the thread of Hogwarts though I like the yarn anyway. I really love how the green came out with the black, and may *whistles innocently* be pondering an Avada Kedavra color.
