How-to Guide to Dying Yarn

I've started to document my methods for prepping, dyeing, and using hand-dyed yarns.

You can read my first entries about how to prepare your yarn for dying here.

If you want to use Kool-Aid powder to dye yarn, the preparation process is slightly different, tips for that type of dying can be found here.

I hope this information is helpful to you in trying your own hand in dying.

Gathering supplies

My new stash of Kool-Aid Dyes

HyVee had Kool-Aid on sale this week, so I've been gathering different flavor packets to make yarn-dying recipes.  The sample yarn should arrive within a few days. SO EXCITED!

Vogue Knitting Spring Preview

Vogue Knitting has released the preview for their popular Spring/Summer issue including the fabulous lace tunic by Brooke Nico. Brooke is one of my favorite lace designers, and she's local in St. Louis.

See all of the wonderful projects in this season's Vogue Knitting here:

http://vogueknitting.com/magazine/spring_summer_2011_fashion_preview.aspx

Blocking board

Nothing is more satisfying then getting something off the needles and onto the blocking board.
Here's the miniature version of the body of a new sweater I'm working on:

 and this isn't even the interesting part of the design. :)