Fiber Friday!

Sounds good right? Fiber Friday. I figure I can alternate it with Finance Friday. 'Cause I still like the sound of that one too.  Fiber Friday will be a regular post about some of the things I've been doing with my knitting and such. This first post is a pretty exciting one. (At least I think it is...)

Okay, This week is the GRAND REVEAL of the results of the Yarn Dyeing Workshop I participated in... a while ago, sponsored by the wonderful Yarn Haven. We learned how to dye with Kool Aid. (And not have to boil a pot of water.)

We used squeeze bottles and the microwave. It was great fun to be with all the ladies and see how differently every one dyed their fiber.

I went with a striped pattern, using Blue Raspberry, Lemon-Lime, and a red that I don't remember the flavor of.... cherry? Strawberry? All I remember is that the flavors all produced a different shade of red.

Here is the yarn drying on the drying rack. I put it in front of the heater in hopes it would dry faster.

The yarn is getting ready to be wound into a ball!

After winding. I was still very curious to see how it would knit up...

AND Finally, the Kool Aid Socks.

So, there you have to progress post-dyeing. I also made a pair of yoga socks that turned out looking even cooler than the regular socks because of the way the colors lined up. I'll get you pictures soon. (FYI: I've been posting pictures of projects as I finish them on the "Yarny Things" page, and sewing stuff on the "All Things Fabric" page.)

I have worn these socks, and they weren't the most comfortable. I blame them not being washed yet. Washing seems to help the yarn soften up and be nice. I will wash them this weekend, and, as requested by some do a follow up on how well the colors stay.

Happy Friday all!

A Dialogue

My Dad (to the dog): Oh look, your Aunt Jaq is wearing some socks that she made!

Me: I just finished them and was too lazy to take them down....

My Dad: Are you going to make me some socks for Christmas?

Me: It depends. Will you wear them?

My Dad: Well... I don't know are they comfortable?

Me: I think they are.

My Dad: Would they match my work clothes?

Me: Yeah.

My Dad (wanders off.)


So, Should I knit him a pair of socks for Christmas?

p.s. He is the most difficult person to get a Christmas present for on my list. I've got pretty much everyone else covered except for him. Any suggestions besides the socks would be most appreciated.