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September 13, 2005
Scullery Made
Very quickly, before I go to bed.
These are my first attempts at dyeing, under Kerrie’s careful supervision.
At the back is the silk, all blue and purpley, like Hipknits Sully but darker. I was aiming for a dark sky, when it’s almost dark but not quite, I could have gone darker but these blues are rich and beautiful. In front of that, gorgeous gorgeous cashmere sock yarn. These colours are so not ‘me’, the turquoise and heathery purple, but I like them. The yarn has it’s destiny planned. And in front, my love, my sweet, my pink and white merino sock yarn. Seaside rock. Possibly a paeony. There’s not many places you see that pink, certainly not many in nature. And this yarn is now dry. And so squeezable.
In the background you can see my large purple bottle of wool wash. Country Homestead Wool Mix. The perfect substitute for Eucalan. It is biodegradable, phosphate free, pH neutral, smells of lavender, lasts forever, and you don’t have to rinse it out. It's made in Australia, but if you live in Britain you can get it from Lakeland.
Posted by Anna at September 13, 2005 11:21 PM
Comments
They all look lovely but my heart belongs to the pink one! Cant wait to see what you knit up with it.
oooooh, is the woolwash exactly the same as eucalan or is it different? I wonder where I can find it in the states
Posted by: yahaira at September 14, 2005 04:19 AM
That pink is absolutely edible. Wow. They are all so lovely!
The woolwash looks great... but I especially love your drying rack! It doesn't look too cumbersome.
Posted by: Mary-Heather at September 14, 2005 05:45 AM
I love the pink yarn, very pretty! I have some of tht wolwash, but hey, i live in Australia where it's made!
Posted by: Nichola at September 14, 2005 05:53 AM
i love that dark stormy skies yarn! it is absolutely gorgeous. i am so in lust with it.
i can also personally vouch for that woolwash - i have some in the cupboard. i also have the eucalyptus variety.
btw - put the sauvignon blanc on ice....i've booked my flights.
Posted by: jacqueline at September 14, 2005 08:09 AM
Wow- so our local cheap woolwash is just as fablulous as the mythical Eucalan?? I've always wished Eucalan was available here.
Well done on the dyeing side of things- and best wishes with banishing that black dog.
Posted by: Di at September 14, 2005 12:09 PM
WOW - you did such a fantastic job. I want to come over and play, too! :)
Hope you're feeling a bit better.
Posted by: Jackie at September 14, 2005 12:32 PM
Ooooh that blue silk--that almost-dark-sky color is my favorite, and you've got it captured there it looks like. Coveting!
Posted by: Ashley at September 14, 2005 12:52 PM
Beautiful colors, even if they are "so not you." I have been watching your creativity from afar, and I'm always thrilled to see what you've done. I fight with the dog every day, and I applaud your efforts to overcome it!
Posted by: Dava at September 14, 2005 01:37 PM
Oohh!! I love that pink one, can't wait to see what you're going to knit with it!!
Posted by: yuvee at September 14, 2005 02:16 PM
those dyed yarns looks so beautiful! i love the green/blue ones the most!! can't wait to see what you'll make out of those.
Posted by: blossom at September 14, 2005 04:48 PM
So pretty! I hope your white kitchen survived!
Posted by: Purly Whites at September 14, 2005 05:02 PM
Lovely colours. How much of a mess was made? You were worried in an earlier post. Your bathroom looks so white, I can't immagine what colours it might be now! ;)
Posted by: Miss Twiss at September 14, 2005 10:28 PM
Oh, wow, what gorgeous colours! And thanks for the hint on the Wool Wash; I've been wondering what would be good to use, and we have a Lakeland within walking distance of work. Superb.
Posted by: Alison at September 15, 2005 11:44 AM
Thanks for the tip on the wool wash!
Your wool looks lovely - espiecally for your first go!!
Posted by: Kimberli at September 15, 2005 05:28 PM
It's all gorgeous. What are you going to make?
Posted by: jodi at September 15, 2005 11:19 PM