I think I am a convert to natural dyeing. I did not know what to expect when I started or during the process for that matter. But I am in love with the result. Look at the shades of yellow and brown throughout the yarn, it is subtle but will add a lot of interest.
I am not going to lie, it was not the easiest process to wash away all the natural dyes stuff I used, and even though I tied the skein together it was not as easy to put it around my yarn winder (I should have tied it in more places) - but I only had to cut the yarn in one place, that's not bad going. But clearly a few things to think about for the next time, because there will be a next time.
I am now knitting this - yes I have many WIPs already, but I could not resist, I just had to know what it looked like knitted! This is the beanie hat pattern I have chosen, expect a finish soon (or not as I am knitting in 3 mm, not my most favourite size).
To see all the other WIPs, head to Ginny's yarn along.
I got my kit from Spin City UK if you too are interested in trying it out.
Great result! What did you use to get such intense colour? I've been using a lot of onion skins as natural dyes recently (they produce a khaki/greenish hue) but I'd love to get some more vibrant results.
ReplyDeleteThat colour is gorgeous... i really love the yellow
ReplyDeletethe result is so cool! can't wait to see that hat!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see it! The colours look great and I like that pattern x
ReplyDeleteLOVE the colour, its gorgeous and will look great in your pattern. The advantage of knitting on such small needles with so many stitches is that your next project will feel like you are just zooming along :) Have a lovely day!
ReplyDeleteeverything about this is PERFECT!!!! I've just read and seen too many fabulous thing dyed with natural materials not to want to give it a go. (don't you love being an enabler?)
ReplyDeleteLove the results of your yarn. also this is my first visit to your blog and it has many things that fascinate me, your sewing skill are excellent! Will be back.
ReplyDeletethat yarn is lovely. just perfect for autumn.
ReplyDeleteAlthough it wasn't easy, the result is a very beautiful yarn!
ReplyDeletebeautiful dyeing! I can see why you would do it again, you are quite talented :)
ReplyDeleteA beautiful result! LOVE it! I am dying to try this as well!
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty color. You did a great job with the dying.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful yarn!! I want to try natural dyeing sometime, though it will probably be awhile with a 4 year old and 4 month old.
ReplyDeleteThe colour turned out so beautifully! It reminds me of turmeric - and since you did the dyeing naturally, that may be because turmeric was involved ;)
ReplyDeletexox,
Cee
Love the hat and the pattern! It will be so warm and lovely
ReplyDeleteOh myyyy - that is extraordinarily pretty! Hello Fall!
ReplyDeleteWow such a great colour! We're going to attempt some natural dyeing too, as part of a homeschool art/science project!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! If that yarn doesn't say "fall" -- I don't know what does! Love the hat pattern, too! :)
ReplyDeleteI adore your yarn color, it's so fall!!!! Thanks for the hat pattern idea, I want to make it!!
ReplyDeleteLove this yarn Nat!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous colour! Very impressive. Can't wait to see it knit up!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous colour! It will look great, knitted up!
ReplyDeleteDyeing is great fun, although I have done little of it. Good job!
ReplyDeleteIt turned out so lovely- warm fall colors- can't wait to see what you knit with it.
ReplyDeleteI recently took a natural dye class hoping that it would cure my urge to dye naturally. Ummm ... NO! Oh my gosh I love it too. Off to check out your link ~ gorgeous colors!
ReplyDelete