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
Monday, December 21, 2015
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
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)
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)
Monday, November 23, 2015
The Dyer's Notebook - Episode 145
Episode 145 - Making Minis
Shownotes
Giveaway Donors
Fibernymph Dye Works
Berry Colorful Yarnings
Mrs. Brown's Bags
Knitting
Stars by Kira Moffat
Yarn Used: Another Crafty Girl, Voolenvine Yarns, Cakewalk Yarns
Quadri by Michele Wang
Yarn Used: Brooklyn Tweed Shelter
Gynx Yarns News
This week's update: November 24, 1 pm Central
Shownotes
Giveaway Donors
Fibernymph Dye Works
Berry Colorful Yarnings
Mrs. Brown's Bags
Knitting
Stars by Kira Moffat
Yarn Used: Another Crafty Girl, Voolenvine Yarns, Cakewalk Yarns
Quadri by Michele Wang
Yarn Used: Brooklyn Tweed Shelter
Gynx Yarns News
This week's update: November 24, 1 pm Central
Monday, November 16, 2015
The Dyer's Notebook - Episode 144
Episode 144 - Half Birthday
Shownotes
Dyeing
Nancy's Knit Knacks Ball Winder
Knitting
Panes and Leaves by Elspeth Campbell, Gynx Yarns Glitz Sock in "Yuna"
Knit Star Ornaments by Kat Lewinski
Stars by Kira Moffat
Giveaway Donors
Clare Devine
Erika Wine
Knitty Kitty Bags
With Pointed Sticks
Lamb + Wolf
Gynx Yarns News
Holiday Announcement thread
Suggestion Box
This week's update: November 17, 7 pm Central
Shownotes
Dyeing
Nancy's Knit Knacks Ball Winder
Knitting
Panes and Leaves by Elspeth Campbell, Gynx Yarns Glitz Sock in "Yuna"
Knit Star Ornaments by Kat Lewinski
Stars by Kira Moffat
Giveaway Donors
Clare Devine
Erika Wine
Knitty Kitty Bags
With Pointed Sticks
Lamb + Wolf
Gynx Yarns News
Holiday Announcement thread
Suggestion Box
This week's update: November 17, 7 pm Central
Monday, November 9, 2015
The Dyer's Notebook - Episode 143
Episode 143 - Stars of Pain
Shownotes
Knitting
Slade by Michelle Wang, Gynx Yarns Merino Worsted
Vanilla Socks, Gynx Yarns Strong Sock "House Cup"
Knit Star Ornaments by Kat Lewinski
Gynx Yarns
Shop update Tuesday, November 10 at 7 pm Central!
Shownotes
Knitting
Slade by Michelle Wang, Gynx Yarns Merino Worsted
Vanilla Socks, Gynx Yarns Strong Sock "House Cup"
Knit Star Ornaments by Kat Lewinski
Gynx Yarns
Shop update Tuesday, November 10 at 7 pm Central!
Monday, November 2, 2015
The Dyer's Notebook - Episode 142
Episode 142 - Dalmation Arm
Shownotes
Knitting
Rowe by Michelle Wang, Gynx Yarns Merino Worsted "Woodland Adventure"
Vanilla Socks, Gynx Yarns Strong Sock "House Cup"
Vanilla Socks, Gynx Yarns Power Sock "Abandoned Carnival"
Shownotes
Knitting
Rowe by Michelle Wang, Gynx Yarns Merino Worsted "Woodland Adventure"
Vanilla Socks, Gynx Yarns Strong Sock "House Cup"
Vanilla Socks, Gynx Yarns Power Sock "Abandoned Carnival"
Monday, October 26, 2015
The Dyer's Notebook - Episode 141
Episode 141 - Actually Spinning
Shownotes
Announcements
Gynx Yarns Soctober KAL
Spinning
KnittyAndColor "Flip Flop"
Gourmet Stash "Cat of the Canals/No One"
Hobbledehoy "The Sea Queen"
Podcasts Mentioned
Yarngasm
Subway Knits
Knitting Expat
Tiny Paper Foxes
Shop Update
Tuesday, October 27 at 7 pm Central
Shownotes
Announcements
Gynx Yarns Soctober KAL
Spinning
KnittyAndColor "Flip Flop"
Gourmet Stash "Cat of the Canals/No One"
Hobbledehoy "The Sea Queen"
Podcasts Mentioned
Yarngasm
Subway Knits
Knitting Expat
Tiny Paper Foxes
Shop Update
Tuesday, October 27 at 7 pm Central
Wednesday, October 21, 2015
The Dyer's Notebook - Episode 140
Episode 140 - Post Rhinebeck 2015
Shownotes
Dyeing
Viewer Question:
Shownotes
Dyeing
Viewer Question:
"I have just begun dyeing yarn and wool. I try to dye every other day. So far I have about 8 skeins, and am starting to dye roving tonight. I am using acid dyes. I have been doing kettle dyeing (immersion dyeing) and I am trying for variegated. I feel somewhat frustrated. I still feel like I don’t really know what I am doing, or the colors aren’t coming out like I imagined. Once they dry, I begin to like them. How long did it take for you to feel comfortable with the process?"
Knitting
Abandoned Carnival Socks - WIP
Gynx Yarns Power Sock in "Abandoned Carnival", US 1 Hiya Hiya Sharps
Covered Bridge Cowl - FO
Covered Bridge Cowl by Anne Podlesak
Gynx Yarns Merino Worsted in "Howl's Castle"
Rhinebeck/Stash Enhancement
Voolenvine Yarns Halo Alpaca "Gashly Crumb"
Voolenvine Yarns Blitzed "Special Snowflake"
Voolenvine Yarns project bag
Backyard Fiberworks Co. Single Farm CVM
Into The Whirled Superwash Targhee "Godswood"
Loop Spontanious Spinning Clouds "Three Ring Circus"
Long Island Livestock worsted weight pewter llama/merino
Monday, October 12, 2015
The Dyer's Notebook - Episode 139
Episode 139 - Maxfield Cardigan
WIPs
Socks - Gynx Yarns Power Sock "Abandoned Carnival"
Covered Bridge Cowl by Anne Podlesak - Gynx Yarns Merino Worsted "Howl's Castle"
FOs
Maxfield Cardigan by Amy Christoffers - Gynx Yarns Targhee DK "Gunmetal Gray" and "Gold Saucer"
WIPs
Socks - Gynx Yarns Power Sock "Abandoned Carnival"
Covered Bridge Cowl by Anne Podlesak - Gynx Yarns Merino Worsted "Howl's Castle"
FOs
Maxfield Cardigan by Amy Christoffers - Gynx Yarns Targhee DK "Gunmetal Gray" and "Gold Saucer"
Monday, October 5, 2015
Monday, September 28, 2015
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
Monday, August 17, 2015
Monday, August 10, 2015
Tuesday, July 28, 2015
Monday, July 6, 2015
Monday, June 29, 2015
Monday, June 22, 2015
Wednesday, June 10, 2015
Monday, June 1, 2015
The Dyer's Notebook - Episode 128
Episode 128 - Stash Dash?
Shownotes
Topics Discussed
Yarn Pricing
Knitting
Spinning
Stash Dash
Holla Knits Warm Weather Accessories
Dallas yarn shops
Rhinebeck
Giveaway
To enter the giveaway for the skein of Gynx Yarns Merino Sock in the "Bluebird" colorway and a copy of the Bowdoin Hat pattern, please leave a comment on this post (say anything you want, but you must include your Ravelry ID). Giveaway ends June 10.
Holla Knits Blog Tour Schedule
Shownotes
Topics Discussed
Yarn Pricing
Knitting
Spinning
Stash Dash
Holla Knits Warm Weather Accessories
Dallas yarn shops
Rhinebeck
Giveaway
To enter the giveaway for the skein of Gynx Yarns Merino Sock in the "Bluebird" colorway and a copy of the Bowdoin Hat pattern, please leave a comment on this post (say anything you want, but you must include your Ravelry ID). Giveaway ends June 10.
Holla Knits Blog Tour Schedule
May 19: The Sweatshop of Love / Knitted Bliss - pattern giveaway, issue giveaway
May 20: Ruby Submarine - fringe tutorial
May 21: Handmade by Stefanie - pattern and yarn giveaway
May 26: Doog Knits - kit giveaway
May 28: Canary Knits - issue giveaway
May 29: Laura Reinbach - pattern giveaway
June 1: Gynx Yarns Podcast - pattern and yarn giveaway
June 2: Ruby Submarine - issue giveaway
June 4: Rock and Purl - giveaway
June 8: Handmade by Stefanie - Take 5
June 9: Hands Occupied - issue giveaway
Monday, May 18, 2015
Monday, May 11, 2015
Monday, May 4, 2015
Tuesday, April 14, 2015
Monday, March 30, 2015
The Dyer's Notebook - Episode 123
Episode 123 - Blanket
Dye/Business Topics Discussed:
Reskeining vs. Not Reskeining
Transitioning from dyeing as a hobby to dyeing as a business
Mixing bases in the dye pot
Wool washes vs. Dawn vs. Woolite etc.
Dye/Business Topics Discussed:
Reskeining vs. Not Reskeining
Transitioning from dyeing as a hobby to dyeing as a business
Mixing bases in the dye pot
Wool washes vs. Dawn vs. Woolite etc.
Monday, March 23, 2015
The Dyer's Notebook - Episode 122
Episode 122 - (Kind of) Back to Normal
Things mentioned:
Signature Needle Arts
Kookaburra
Skein Minder Kickstarter
Things mentioned:
Signature Needle Arts
Kookaburra
Skein Minder Kickstarter
Monday, March 16, 2015
Monday, March 9, 2015
The Dyer's Notebook - Episode 120
Episode 120 - Kind of Frazzled
Shownotes
Dyeing Topics:
Finding/choosing wholesale yarn suppliers
Staying positive when your business is small
Podcasters Mentioned
Subway Knits
Yarngasm
FO and Dye
Stash Enhancement
Frosted Pumpkin Cherry Blossom Kit
Purple Puddle project bag
Voolenvine Yarns
Shownotes
Dyeing Topics:
Finding/choosing wholesale yarn suppliers
Staying positive when your business is small
Podcasters Mentioned
Subway Knits
Yarngasm
FO and Dye
Stash Enhancement
Frosted Pumpkin Cherry Blossom Kit
Purple Puddle project bag
Voolenvine Yarns
Monday, March 2, 2015
Monday, February 23, 2015
The Dyer's Notebook - Episode 118
Episode 118 - Ice Day
Ask a Dyer Topics this episode:
What surprised me after starting Gynx Yarns
Dissolving dye stocks completely
My current yarn photography set-up
Yarn labels
Ask a Dyer Topics this episode:
What surprised me after starting Gynx Yarns
Dissolving dye stocks completely
My current yarn photography set-up
Yarn labels