Actually this weekend began with Stitches East, and continued on to some dyeing action.

Not much to say about Stitches East, except it was disappointing, and not unique in any which way. There were some great vendors (Blue Moon Fiber, Black Water Abbey, antique button lady, etc), but it was also full of the generic yarn stores that really should just stay at home unless they are selling their own yarn line. I don’t know about you but I don’t go to Stitches East or MSWF to buy Rowan or Debbie Bliss. That’s why I have the internet or my LYS.

My purchases were quite small (my wallet thanks me), and just right. I got 2 skeins from Blue Moon Fiber Arts, Queens Rock and Obsidian. I also got a huge skein of undyed laceweight Merino, and a few patterns. Best of all though, I got to meet up and hang out with some great late night irregulars, and shop with Maeve and Erin. Afterwards, the gang of Stephanie, Aimee, Jasmine, Courtney, Erin, Maeve, and I headed for food and wine. Thanks Stephanie for the great spot!

Now for the real fun! Maeve graciously offered her stashola of dyeing chemicals to Erin and I. Erin has some yarn and roving to dye, and so do I. But Maeve could dye yarn for another week and not be done! That stash is huge. The girls got together yesterday afternoon, and spent the day analyzing yarn, colors, more yarn, knitting up yarn, and dreaming about the next dye job. I’m Hooked!

Here’s how it went..

Step 0

Thank you Maeve! I owe you big time. Let’s see I think I heard “I’ve never knitted with handspun”. Well, keep your eyes open.

Step 1

Find fiber, aka yarn or roving, to dye. I present you some of mine:

Foxhill Farm: Sock Yarn, Cormo and nylon

Paradise Fibers: Merino/Cashmere roving

Step 2

Dunk in bath of chemicals

Step 3

Paint…doh! Erin has pics, but come back…

Step 4

Let your yarn/roving dry, and fondle. Click on pics for larger images.

Roving, aka yummy fiber goodness

Same roving different lighting

Foxhill Farm sock yarn

Step 5

Don’t let Cricket eat your roving:

Step 6

Thank Maeve again! Thank you!! and start knitting or spinning.

   

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