We recently wrapped up a fade dye along and I wanted to do a little reflection on the series and where you will see the dye with mes go from here. Make sure you check out the series on YouTube. Before we get into it, I will be hosting a LIVE dye with me sessionContinue reading “Diary of a Yarn Dyer – Fade Dye Along Recap”
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Fall Favorites – September 2020
With fall approaching, I’ve been thinking about all of the new things I have to look forward to and reflecting on fond memories of the past. Fall means cooler weather, wearing hand knits, appreciating nature and getting cozy. What’s not to love? Fall means cooler weather and I’m here for it. I’ve never been aContinue reading “Fall Favorites – September 2020”
On the WIP Side – 9.16.2020
It’s Wednesday and I’m here to chat all about my current works in progress. It’s not much. I am continuing to not knit very much, but I have plenty of other crafty projects to talk about. As always, I hope you are still all staying safe. Thank you for reading my blog and I hopeContinue reading “On the WIP Side – 9.16.2020”
Diary of a Yarn Dyer – Fade Skein #3
Last week, I concluded the Dye with Me series where I was interactively dyeing up a skein in each video. The best part is that the viewers had the say in what the skein would look like. Mostly, of course, as in the end, I took their comments and used my own interpretation to createContinue reading “Diary of a Yarn Dyer – Fade Skein #3”
FO Friday – Rainbow Showers
I recently finished my Rainbow Showers wrap, which is my first completed crochet project! The usual details first:Pattern: Rainbow Showers / Dana Freed FiddesYarn: Manos del Uruguay / Fino / Henrietta mini skein set (x2)Hook: Size E Cast on: 8/3/2020Cast off: 8/29/2020The pattern page on Ravelry can be found here. There it is! A finishedContinue reading “FO Friday – Rainbow Showers”
On the WIP Side – 9.9.2020
It’s Wednesday and I’m here to chat all about my current works in progress. After finishing up 2 projects last week, I barely knit this week, but I did finish another project. Just a couple of newer projects to show you. As always, I hope you are still all staying safe, happy and sane. ThankContinue reading “On the WIP Side – 9.9.2020”
Changing Things Up & Why it Helps our Creativity
Today I’m going to be writing a bit about something I’ve been both experiencing and thinking about over the past few weeks. The title kind of gives it away, but it starts with me lacking some motivation to craft. When I first started knitting and then for the past few years, I’ve done nothing butContinue reading “Changing Things Up & Why it Helps our Creativity”
FO Friday – Kentia Hat
I recently finished my Kentia Hat, just days after starting it. Gotta love a good quick knit to clear the palate. The usual details first:Pattern: Kentia Hat / Ambah O’BrienYarn: agirlandherwool / Silk DK / Majestic and Overnight OatsNeedles: Size 5 on a 16 inch cableCast on: 8/23/2020Cast off: 8/29/2020The pattern page on Ravelry canContinue reading “FO Friday – Kentia Hat”
On the WIP Side – 9.2.2020
It’s Wednesday and I’m here to chat all about my current works in progress. I finished quite a few projects and have an exciting new cast on. As always, I hope you are still all staying safe, happy and sane. Thank you for reading my blog and I hope it brings you some joy duringContinue reading “On the WIP Side – 9.2.2020”
#agahwFadeDyeALong Skein 2 – Thoughts of a Yarn Dyer
I’m currently dyeing up a fade kit over on my YouTube channel and I’ve been looking to the viewers to influence how the skein will be dyed next. I think it’s been pretty successful and last week, I posted the Skein #2 Dye with Me. The event itself has certainly been a learning experience forContinue reading “#agahwFadeDyeALong Skein 2 – Thoughts of a Yarn Dyer”