14 September 2013

a KAL to dye for! - by guest blogger Melissa B.

Whew, I haven't done a KAL in ages. I'm a monogamous knitter and was working on a hat when Melissa posted about this one, but the hat is done, so I'm jumping right in with Rachel's Shawl.  This will be a Christmas gift for my mom (have you started your Christmas knitting yet? I'm horribly behind).

100% Merino for Rachel's Shawl KAL

I have quite recently started dyeing my own yarn, and thought this might be a fun project for something I dyed myself.  Last night I dyed up about 560 yards of 100% merino in this amazing rosy red, which I think my mom will LOVE.  (It's so hard to photograph red...but I think I've got it pretty close.) It's still a wee bit damp in a couple of places, so I've got it spread out on my balcony to get good and bone dry before I wind it and start knitting.  I'm extra excited since this will be my first time knitting something I've dyed.  Fingers crossed I don't end up allergic to this yarn! :-o

Happy KAL from the other Melissa :)
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11 comments:

  1. Melissa ~ twoknitwitSeptember 14, 2013 at 11:12 AM

    welcome, friend ('the other Melissa') !!

    I'm glad you finished that hat so you can knit with us. Kelli just started experimenting with dying also so she'll be excited to see this! Love the red & love that you're here!

    I knit all year for Christmas gifts last year so this year I am taking a break. Well, maybe just a few... :)

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    1. Melissa ~ twoknitwitSeptember 14, 2013 at 11:15 AM

      ...and I just realized I wrote Kelli is experimenting with 'dying' ~ no, she is not dead...she is still with us...I should have typed 'dyeing' ~ why is there not spellcheck EVERYWHERE!!!!?

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    2. Kelli ~ OneknitwitSeptember 15, 2013 at 10:54 AM

      you crack me up, conversations with the subject can sound weirder if you're not in the right context...

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  2. AnonymousSeptember 14, 2013 at 2:21 PM

    Well, "dying" is a word so spellcheck wouldn't really help you there. ;) but I know what you mean, I'm constantly having to think about the spelling to make sure I'm not typing "dying."

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  3. AndeeSeptember 14, 2013 at 5:05 PM

    Humm maybe I'll have to stick with the dyed yarn. I have some I've also made myself. Your red looks amazing! I can't wait to see it knit up.

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  4. Lori annSeptember 14, 2013 at 9:11 PM

    that is gorgeous red! i've hardly ever knit with red and now really want to. enjoy the knitting!

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  5. Kelli ~ OneknitwitSeptember 15, 2013 at 10:51 AM

    Beautiful! oooh, aaah, well done. Will be stunning knitted as a Rachel Shawl~

    I am enjoying the new found dyeing hobby, just not enough hours in the day for dyeing, knitting and a little drop spindling.

    Alive and well,thanks

    Kelli

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    1. AnonymousSeptember 15, 2013 at 11:03 AM

      I hear you. Unfortunately quitting my job to make more time for dyeing/knitting/spinning is not an option. :\

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  6. PennySeptember 15, 2013 at 12:05 PM

    Beeeeeutiful. Your mother will be thrilled. Can't wait to see when it's finished. Have fun!

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  7. UnknownOctober 2, 2013 at 5:05 AM

    Oh Melissa, this red is so PERFECT. I know your mom will be thrilled--and what a blessing to have you make this for her.

    I can't wait to see the finished project--please post a pic when you are done?

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