So, for the first time ever, I have dyed my own yarn. I have 7 skeins hanging in my shower currently. I tried 4 different types of yarn, just to see what I liked more, and some of it came out pretty well I think. I also know how strong the colours are, next time I can add a lot more water I think. I also need to invest in some gloves, my fingers are now a really disturbing shade of blue.
Been really restless all day, really wanted to start this with the yarn I got from WildFireFibres, but I'm a bit worried it's a bit advanced for my first ever lace project. Hopefully tomorrow I can just make some fun hats with the yarn I have dyed.
I also tried to set the twist on my home spun yarn today, might try to make some fingerless mitts with them, but they are very uneven. I still have to practise my spinning a lot. I'd love to get a spinning wheel, but they are so expensive I can't justify the cost, as I have so many other things I love to do too.
Tomorrow is the last proper day off before I have to go back to work after almost 2 weeks off, can't wait to get back to the emails, invoices and countless other things that have piled up over Christmas. Hopefully I will be having a week off in February, to do some knitting, spend some time with a very good friend, and hopefully learn a few things about taking pictures. As you can see, I have already mastered the "taking pics in the shower" technique, but there is still lots to learn.
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