And I haven't abandoned the dyepot either. A week or so ago, I went down to Dunwoody Yarn because they were having a sale on some yarns, including Baby Ull. Yeah, I'm broke, but I am absolutely DYING (without the e) to make socks from some of Cookie A's new sock patterns and I didn't have enough of anything in stash. I have used Baby Ull for socks before. The cheapest Baby Ull they had was bright orange. BRIGHT orange. (It's #18 on the color chart here.) 6 skeins at 50% off, though... what a deal. And I have a dyepot and I'm not afraid to use it.
I didn't take any "before" pictures, but here's the "after" picture. No more orange!
I really like the variations in color. I used mostly red* dye, with a little plum from a previous batch thrown in at the end. Each skein is 3 balls of Baby Ull. When I finish Susie's shawl, I'll see if I can use these for some of Cookie's socks. For me. :)
(BTW, it's already sold out.** just I think I actually drooled all over myself*** when I saw this yarn. Holy mother of purl, that's gorgeous stuff.
*In case you haven't noticed, I've got a LOT of red dyes around the house. Someday I'll have other colors too.
**%$*&#$!
***Is there such a thing as a yarngasm?? You know, that sudden rush of feeling that comes over you when you see a really luscious, amazing yarn in to-die-for colors? Cause if there isn't, there should be.
I almost bought some of that Perchance to Knit yarn more than once. Defintely yarngasm-worthy.
Posted by: Beth | March 28, 2007 at 08:34 AM
Considering that I got rather woozy and weak in the knees at MSW when I saw the wall of Socks That Rock.. I believe yarngasms do exist.
Posted by: mouse | March 28, 2007 at 08:56 AM
Gorgeous reds! And the yarn at that link was *fabulous* - and, lucky for my credit card, sold out.
Yes, yarngasms do exist. I am a firm believer.
Posted by: Caroline in NH | March 28, 2007 at 12:20 PM
Pretty! Nothing wrong with have plenty of red wool in the house. :) Are you thinking of the Millicent sock with this yarn?
Posted by: alice | March 28, 2007 at 01:00 PM
Oh yeah, that is definitely yarngasm worthy. I might have to bookmark that picture. LOL
The yarn definitely looks better now, it reminds me more of a blood-orange than, well, a traffic cone. Heh.
Posted by: Anne | March 29, 2007 at 02:11 AM