As promised, my cabled vest front is being blocked as I type. I hope later today to start putting her all together and knit the armhole and front edging. Now, do you think I could pick up the second red sock that is languishing by my chair….of course not…………….
Out came the silky wool and Anne’s fabulous Hypotenuse pattern. Do you not love it? I have never worked with the Lavold Silky Wool before, but I really like it. The texture is different…almost cottony, but soft all at the same time. I could see myself making a sweater down the road in this yarn 🙂
Dye Dilemmas
I have also been working with the dyepots and hit a stumbling block that I am hoping that some of my readers can help me with.
I decided to try dyeing up some Merino/Tencel sock weight yarn….mostly because I want to give it a try myself. What I found though is the tencel being a cellulose product, does not take a good dye from the acid wash dye I am using. I don’t dare try procion as I think the PH would be too harsh for the merino…am I right in thinking that? If any of you out there have had some success with this blend, I would love to hear your thoughts :-).
Ken and I are heading out for another day of enjoying the beauty of the area we live in today, before the weather turns as blustery as the weather men are promising. (I think I may take that red sock along for the ride :-))
Enjoy your day~
The Woolen Rabbit 
Don’t you love Hypotenuse? And that’s the same yarn I used, too. Can’t wait to see the cabled vest!
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Don’t you love Hypotenuse? And that’s the same yarn I used, too. Can’t wait to see the cabled vest!
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I love the silky wool too.. It’s a great weight for the weather around here most of the time.
What a lovely view — have fun outside.
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I love the silky wool too.. It’s a great weight for the weather around here most of the time.
What a lovely view — have fun outside.
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I haven’t tried the fiber reactive dyes yet, but when I bought some merino/tencel from Ellen of Ellen’s Half Pint Farm, she told me that dyeing deep shades works best with this blend. I used a stronger dye ratio and was happy with the results. What I like about it is that the tencel makes the colors shimmer.
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I haven’t tried the fiber reactive dyes yet, but when I bought some merino/tencel from Ellen of Ellen’s Half Pint Farm, she told me that dyeing deep shades works best with this blend. I used a stronger dye ratio and was happy with the results. What I like about it is that the tencel makes the colors shimmer.
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The sock yarn looks beautiful – looks like you figured out the problem. And wow, that landscape is gorgeous!
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The sock yarn looks beautiful – looks like you figured out the problem. And wow, that landscape is gorgeous!
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Lucy from Mind’s Eye Yarn dyes merino/ tencel sock yarn. She’d be a good resource and is very receptive to questions/ help.
Your Hypotenuse looks lovely. Nice and drapey.
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Lucy from Mind’s Eye Yarn dyes merino/ tencel sock yarn. She’d be a good resource and is very receptive to questions/ help.
Your Hypotenuse looks lovely. Nice and drapey.
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Gorgeous picture of Mount Washington..makes me want to take a ride up there. Hope you had fun today. I have been wanting to try the Silky Wool..looks so soft.
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Gorgeous picture of Mount Washington..makes me want to take a ride up there. Hope you had fun today. I have been wanting to try the Silky Wool..looks so soft.
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Didn’t realize it was going to be turning blustery there. Can’t believe you are getting such clear shots of the peak.
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Didn’t realize it was going to be turning blustery there. Can’t believe you are getting such clear shots of the peak.
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I love the start of your hypoteneuse — that’s on my list too!
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I love the start of your hypoteneuse — that’s on my list too!
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The silky wool looks like something I’d enjoy knitting with. Nice texture. I think I need to get some.
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The silky wool looks like something I’d enjoy knitting with. Nice texture. I think I need to get some.
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Oh… your photos of the mountains make me weep… Dan says my blood pressure “visibly” drops when I cross over Exit 3 on Rt. 93 heading North. I think it’s because I finally feel at “home”. Now, if I can just get the company to move us up there….
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Oh… your photos of the mountains make me weep… Dan says my blood pressure “visibly” drops when I cross over Exit 3 on Rt. 93 heading North. I think it’s because I finally feel at “home”. Now, if I can just get the company to move us up there….
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What a fantastic picture of the mountains!
I love that Hypotenuse pattern, I have to remember to make it soon. I was surprised by how lightweight the Silky Wool is, the fabric it makes feels light as air.
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What a fantastic picture of the mountains!
I love that Hypotenuse pattern, I have to remember to make it soon. I was surprised by how lightweight the Silky Wool is, the fabric it makes feels light as air.
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I’m so homesick it’s not even funny. Beautiful. I can’t wait to show my boys all the places my dad took me as a little girl. I only wish the Old Man on the Mountain was still there.
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I’m so homesick it’s not even funny. Beautiful. I can’t wait to show my boys all the places my dad took me as a little girl. I only wish the Old Man on the Mountain was still there.
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Your vest is a wonderful color.
Do 15 minutes on the sock….that’s all 15 minutes. Another day you’ll do 15 more and before you know it…..sock fini!
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Your vest is a wonderful color.
Do 15 minutes on the sock….that’s all 15 minutes. Another day you’ll do 15 more and before you know it…..sock fini!
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oh your hypoteneuse looks awesome!! and your mountains . . . sigh!
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oh your hypoteneuse looks awesome!! and your mountains . . . sigh!
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I knew it was hypotenuse the moment I saw the photo! It looks great!
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I knew it was hypotenuse the moment I saw the photo! It looks great!
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All of your knits are beautiful Kim! And I’m so tempted to get some of your rovings. So pretty and fluffy. 🙂
Thank Heaven above for Brian’s safe return. I first read about it on Carole’s blog and saw a blurb about him with video on the Weather Channel! I said OH MY GOSH! I KNOW HIM! heh
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All of your knits are beautiful Kim! And I’m so tempted to get some of your rovings. So pretty and fluffy. 🙂
Thank Heaven above for Brian’s safe return. I first read about it on Carole’s blog and saw a blurb about him with video on the Weather Channel! I said OH MY GOSH! I KNOW HIM! heh
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