Well, I worked on the new blog from 10:00 or so yesterday morning until about 4:00 this morning. As usual, I figured on it taking a certain amount of time to get things up and running only to discover that I was only about 1/4th right :)
But that doesn’t matter :)
First, The Dye Pot is open (also see the link on the sidebar directly beneath Knitting Chatters)! There’s still a bit of tidying up to do but we’re substantially ready to go. This is intended to be a sort of on-line notebook where I can record methods, materials and procedures while I pursue the goal of finding out what I can do with yarn and food-safe dyes in a tiny apartment kitchen. It is my sincere hope that many of you good folks will find it useful too.
I did change my mind on the name...so we have Dye Pot rather than Dye Notebook. Just thought it sounded better :)
Oh - and I remembered that I have a nice big ball of cream colored mohair in the closet. I’ll be very curious to see whether I can get that dyed without it turning into one big, hairy knot. Maybe not today though :)
Friday, I hope to have more on the lacy sock and perhaps a start on the mohair project.
And now that I have posted (I know it barely qualifies, but I’m barely awake so we’re even), I’m hoping my stupid brain will let me get some sleep rather than jumping up and down and raising a ruckus because it knows I have to write a post this morning. Hopefully this will pacify it.
Did you all have a good holiday?
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I had a great 4th. I found time to spin for my Le Tour de Fleece entry. On the down side I couldn’t find any extra bobbins for plying. They haven’t been unpacked yet, and someone else packed them so I don’t even know which box to look in for them.
I spent the time waiting for the wonderful fireworks knitting. I have almost finished the gusset on the sock for DS.
I will definitely keep an eye on your Dye Pot. I enjoy dyeing as well. Our rental house has a double sink and stovetop in the mudroom, which will be perfect for dyeing, once we get the items in there put away.
Hi Wendy!
Ah, the fibery things to get up too - it’s almost too much fun for one person :)
I can’t wait to check it out - you clever computer savvy girl you!
That is very dedicated. I hope you slept well.
Abi - Last night I slept for almost nine hours - even a great night is usually only six or seven :) And I wouldn’t call it dedication so much as a certain kind of focused insanity :)
I had a wonderful holiday...goes by too fast as always. Great job on the dye blog. I just dyed up some yarn last night. It is addicting. I have some sock yarn that I am going to dye next.
Maureen - You’re not kidding it’s addicting :) I find I’m thinking about colors very often now. I daresay this will be come a permanent part of my crafting MO from now on :)
