Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Work-in-Progress Wednesday 58

Hi everyone! Happy Wednesday. I don't have much to say today, because I'm beat. I'm on a dyeing frenzy for Candy Skein since the fiber festival is just around the corner and I'm having to make up for lost time from the blackout/boil water restrictions. In 24 hours between Monday and Tuesday, I dyed 17 skeins of yarn. Wowzer! I'm not looking forward to the time I'll spend re-skeining it all, but I do love the dyeing process. I can't wait to share it all with you soon.

I haven't had much time to knit (I'm sure you can guess why), but I did start a new hat! I wanted to try the single ply yarn that I ordered for Candy Skein before putting it up for sale. I'd hate to sell a yarn that isn't up to standards. I have to say, I freakin' adore this yarn. I'm a huge fan of single ply to begin with, but the combination of baby alpaca, wool and silk gives this an amazing soft and strong yarn base. What I was most impressed with was how it took the dye. You may remember, I tested that out in the gradient yarn I shared with you awhile ago. I wanted to put it through the huge test, and dye a skein of Blackberry.





Isn't it GORGEOUS!?! In person, it just GLOWS. It's downright breathtaking, in my opinion. I'm making the hat (pattern here...thanks to whoever linked to it last week! I'm sorry I forgot who did!) with magic loop, so I was able to try it on. Some wool/alpaca type yarns bother my skin, but this was so soft and didn't make me itch one bit! I had to give you the close up of the picture just so you can see the stitch definition and the halo of the yarn. I'm calling this yarn Ripening Tonal and the pink to red one will be the Ripening Gradients series. They will both be available soon in store, I promise! If you're really dying to try it, I will custom dye a skein.

Anyway, I finished the ribbing and the first increase row. I'm now about to move into the lace portion of the hat. I'm pretty excited to see how it turns out!

Edit: I forgot to link the pattern! Now it is linked up in the paragraph above and here!

That's it for me today! Don't worry, I'm still working on everything else. I just haven't had a chance to get enough time to make progress to show you.

For those that are new to WIPW, to share your WIPW post with us, just fill out the Mr. Linky below. Despite it saying you must comment, don't feel as if you do. That is something Mr. Linky automatically adds. I just ask you to check out a few of the links posted to see what everyone else is working on and comment there if you can. Everyone loves feedback and a little encouragement on their projects! Also, please link back to this post in your post to get the word out! The more the merrier!





42 comments:

  1. Your hat is looking great, lovely colours and the yarn sounds super

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  2. The colour of that yarn is absolutely wonderful! Your hat looks like it will be warm and gorgeous.....hat envy!!

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  3. I love how the wool looks! it is very defined in the second photograph! It's going to turn out to be amazing!

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  4. Your hat looks stunning, I am in love with that yarn!

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  5. Love the color you dyed it. I think the true test of one-ply yarns seems to be if it pills easily or not. With a hat, I suppose that wouldn't be too much of an issue though. I can't believe you did so much dyeing in 24 hours! You go girl!

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  6. The yarn (hat) looks beautiful! I love the way the colors have that gradation to it!

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  7. That is a beautiful yarn! I can't wait to see the final object!!

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  8. Thanks for letting me join again...my "WIP" might have to be the same for quite some time, since it's taking F-O-R-E-V-E-R!!!

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  9. I'm impressed with your massive dyeing marathon. Glad to hear things are better than Friday's post...

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  10. Wow, I really love the colors! The slight hints of tone under the grays is really lovely. Variation without losing the pattern is always awesome.

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  11. Yowza! That is spectacular, and I'm *not* a huge fan of single ply to begin with. I think we might've found the first confirmation that we're not, in fact, the same person. :) Hope all your hard work pays off in spades, my friend! You're building quite a little empire here. Cheers!

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  12. Oh my, your hat looks so squishy. Lovely!

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  13. Great job with the yarn dyeing. Thanks for the single ply review. That Blackberry yarn you're working on might very well be my first Candy Skein purchase!!! Can't wait to see more.

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  14. So nice, the wool is a fantastic color...if only I could knit!

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  15. Love the color!!! Can't wait to see the finished hat.

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  16. so beautiful! i don't know how you do ie!

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  17. the yarn is spectacular. No wonder you are tired after all that dying.

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  18. Thanks so much everyone! I really appreciate the kind comments. :)

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  19. How do you find time for knitting, when you are running a yarn company?? Great work and great yarn!

    My WIP today is a crocheted version of the Witch Warmers wristwarmer in your colorway, "Halloween Treat."

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  20. Love that color. Just an FYI, you didn't link to the pattern even though it says "pattern here".

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  21. 17! No wonder you're tired....girl pour a glass of wine, and sit a spell. LOVE the colors.

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  22. Wow, those colours are gorgeous! it'll make a really nice hat

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  23. love that yarn & the way the purple makes it pop! :o)

    happy wipw!!

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  24. I can't wait to see all that yarn in person!!!! :D

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  25. Oh wow, I bet you're exhausted...

    The colour of that yarn really works well. That's something I'd definitely buy. Please don't tempt me!

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  26. One day i totally hope to get back into this!! I miss psoting my WIP :-P That wool is fab by the way!!!

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  27. Love that color, and the hat is looking just scrumptious!

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  28. That color is just beautiful! The yarn sounds like a dream to knit with. I love alpaca and wool blends for cozy winter knits.

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  29. Wow! Are we up to week 58 already? That went quick!

    I've got a post this week. Yay! Thanks for hosting this Tami. I appreciate it.

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  30. You have been one busy girl. I say you deserve a treat!

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  31. Loving the color on your Intuitive hat. =)

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  32. Oh, Tami, that is just stunning! Quite the WIP. :)

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