The Wool n’ Spinning Podcast
Episode 11.2 :: Dyeing to Dye
November 2015
Thank you for watching! This month’s videocast features a giveaway winner, handspun knitting, and tons of dyeing!
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General Housekeeping //
Winner of YarnINK giveaway :: KnitwicVic – Vicki from Sebringville, ON
Cheviot braid for the handspun entries the Fall into Winter KAL with Kate of Stitch Addiction Podcast
On My Wheel //
- Sweet Georgia Yarns’ Cloudbreak on Polwarth & Silk (seconds from studio – colours not true to the colourway)
- Succulents Shawl by Maria Montzka of Stitched in Sweden
Handspun Knitting //
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Not loving it but going to stick with it – thinking dyeing with Logwood afterwards
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Ravelry project page for BFL/Alpaca blend
Intro to Dyeing course – Maiwa, Vancouver, BC //
- 3 day intensive
- Natural dyes in Madder, Logwood, Cochineal, Marigold & Henna
- Procion MX
- Ciba acid dyes
- Samples shown in the acid dyes between grey Jacob fleece versus cream-white Corriedale
- I would not recommend this course if you have dyeing experience already and are liking your results. This was truly basic.
Personal Dyeing //
- Cheviot in purples, kettle dye with vinegar
- Wensleydale – handpainted and microwaved
- Wensleydale – kettle dyed with greens
- Superwash wool – kettle dyed, poor results. sprinkled dye on afterwards
Sweet Georgia Yarns’ Club Reveal //
- “Frozen Grapes” on 85% merino/15% nylon
- Ravelry project page with specs here
See you in December – Happy Spinning :)
Really enjoyed hearing about your dye class.
But be careful once you start to dye with plants it becomes addictive. Suddenly a hike in the woods will have you wondering what color the leaves and bark will produce on your fiber.
Haha I am getting the distinct impression that that is exactly what happens to people!!!