It's for Mum's birthday :D
Closeup draped on Mum's Aisa (sp?).
Even closerup!
Before and after. You can't even tell I took 1000 yds off that cone, it's so big. It's a tweedy pale blue and I wanted a more rich colour you see.
I had a dyeing blitz for two days last week while Mum was away. Mostly because it's the yarn I stole off her that I was dyeing and clearly I don't want her to recognise it before it goes in the pan!
It's all 2 ply yumminess, the first one is kind of Teal (it was meant to be more bluey but never mind!). There's 1000 yards over three skeins, and I'm going to use it for Queen of the Waves (when I eventually knit her).
Before and after. You can't even tell I took 1000 yds off that cone, it's so big. It's a tweedy pale blue and I wanted a more rich colour you see.
Next is another 1000 yards, this yarn is a bit more fluffy and I suspect has a bit of manmade fibre in, because the colour was seeping out for ages, despite fixing it. I kept washing til the water ran clear, and this is how it turned out. It's sort of purple and plum. I love it!
Oh I forgot to add - it's going to become Hanami.
Oh I forgot to add - it's going to become Hanami.
Before and after!
And finally, bright red, for the Baltic Sea Stole. Not exactly your traditional lace colour, but I thought I'd do something unusual, plus it'll match my bright red skirt! This is 1000 yards as well. There's a slight variation in colour, but it should be ok I think.
Finally, my Opal socks. I did them on 2.75mm DPNS - oops!
Inca approves...
And finally, bright red, for the Baltic Sea Stole. Not exactly your traditional lace colour, but I thought I'd do something unusual, plus it'll match my bright red skirt! This is 1000 yards as well. There's a slight variation in colour, but it should be ok I think.
Finally, my Opal socks. I did them on 2.75mm DPNS - oops!
Inca approves...
I'm actually in the Isle of Man right now. I did loads on my shoalwater coming over on the Ferry. My OH's working here, so I get a free stay! It's hot and sunny, but sadly the air conditioning on the ferry made me really ill last night, and so I've been stuck in the hotel all day today. I slept til lunch time, and am up now, but my head still really hurts, but I'm going to have to go out and get some lunch, because I'm ravenous! My OH should be back around 3pm so we'll go sightseeing and exploring (he's also bringing me paracetamol from the pharmacy!).
I still have the "Do not disturb" sign on the door, I bet the cleaner's going to pounce in the room as soon as I go out! (I'm quite embarassed about it but never mind!)
I'm currently knitting my varied scarf, boring black socks - originally for Dad but they're too short so I'll have to buy him a Father's day present, and my shoalwater. Yey!
The hotel has free wireless broadband - it's great cos I'm on dial up at home!
Anyway, ciao for now!
7 comments:
The colours look amazing. I particularly like the purpley-plummy one. It'll make a gorgeous Hanami.
Wow...you put me to shame....you've been sooooo busy. All looks great.
Wonderful colours, I adore the purple - you shoudl sell that stuff.
Well done on the FC, great to see how Tapestry worked out.
FC is superb! I'd never have thought of using Tapestry - well done!
Some nice colours there!
Can I tag you for a meme please?
Go to Wikipedia and type in your birthday month and day, then post 3 events, 2 birthdays and 1 holiday from that day. (See my blog for more details!)
Vic I can't get to your blog, because when I click your name it says profile not available :(
I'll do the wiki thing though when I update my blog later today!
I'm thinking of setting up an etsy account, but it depends whether I can get that purple colour again!!
Thanks for the Zane Lowe mission support (now renamed 'Reclaim the hipness of the knit')!! Update on the blog.
P.S. just noticed Bedouin Soundclash in your fave music list. Good Canadian choice, eh!!
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