Monday, December 21, 2015

The Dyer's Notebook - Episode 148

Episode 148 - How I Knit



Shownotes

Dyeing

Viewer Question from chefdlc: Hi Everyone---I’m hoping to try my first yarn dyeing experiment this week. I was wondering, does the citric acid in the pot exhaust along with the dye? If I want to do a second layer of color in the same dye pot, do I need to add more acid too? 

Knitting

Christmas Socks are finished!
Gynx Yarns Glitz Sock "Christmas Lights"

Rowe by Michelle Wang
Gynx Yarns Merino Worsted "Woodland Adventure"

Gynx Yarns

Shop update is Tuesday, December 22 at 7 pm Central

Tuesday, December 15, 2015

The Dyer's Notebook - Episode 147

Episode 147 - Laser Printed Cool Things



Shownotes

Dyeing

AMA Thread: "My question is more of a “is there any reason not to” kind of question. I have roaster oven which I do not use. Somehow I thought I would use it for entertaining (silly me, since I’m an introvert and inviting people over is super stressful for me). Anyhow, I’m wondering if you can think of any reason why I couldn’t use it for heat setting the yarn? It’s self contained, has a rack and vented lid which I can close up with foil and uses standard oven heat settings like 350, etc. I know that I could not use it for food once I’ve used it for yarn, but at least I would be using it instead of it taking up closet space with no purpose for its life." - ClassicalGirl

Knitting

Rooibos by Clare Devine
Gynx Yarns Merino Worsted "Eternal Sonata"

Spinning

Hobbledehoy "Sea Queen"
Loop "Indigo Spectrum"

Stash Enhancement

Knit Spin Farm - Winter Parade
Tuft Woolens - Vanilla Latte, Chai Spice
Akerworks - Lendrum Woolee Winder 3D printed bobbins
TurtleMade 3D printed glow in the dark Turkish spindle

Monday, December 7, 2015

The Dyer's Notebook - Episode 146

Episode 146 - The Boring Safety Part



Shownotes

Congratulations to all of the winners of our 1000 member giveaway!

Dyeing

Part 1 of my dyeing tutorial: Materials, Safety, Mixing Dye Stock

Gynx Yarns

Shop update December 8 at 7 pm Central

Podcasts Mentioned
Andre Sue Knits

Food

Vegan Pumpkin Cheesecake (my mom omits the rum)