Easter Egg dyes, a great way to experiment with food-safe, non-toxic dyes, are on sale…everywhere!

Even if you haven’t dyed before, or you think it might be complicated, Easter egg dyes are really the foolproof way to go. I promise, you can’t mess it up.

To get started, check out  video that walks you through all the steps:

If you’re ready to get going and are about to bolt out the door to snatch up the last boxes of dyes, here’s a quick shopping list:

• A box of easter egg dyes
• White or apple cider vinegar
• White yarn or wool (any animal fiber will work, but NOT plant-fibers (cotton, soy, bamboo, banana))

Some tips on buying Easter egg dyes:

• Don’t pay more than a dollar for a box of 5-6 colors. Really. If your store is charging more than a dollar, come back in two days.
• Don’t bother with the sparkly dyes. Or the stickers, wax crayons, etc. All you’re going to need is the little dye tablets.
• That said, check the box to see what colors are included! If you want brights, you can’t go wrong with the basics. But the “neon” kit produces great colors, too (like the hot pink in this yarn). The “camo” is ok, if you’re into dark greens and browns (not for me!).
• Speaking of browns, don’t believe them. Every time I’ve dyed with brown, not matter WHAT I did, it split into purple and gray. Very weird.
• When you get your stash home, split ‘em up by color. I use mason jars (and I attach a small fluff of wool with the color, so I can tell the orange from the yellow) and it saves tons of time.

I’ve gotta tell you, I mean to post this reminder EVERY year, and I always forget until after my local stores are sold out of packets.

Here’s hoping you get to the store in time!

I’d love to hear your own experiences with Easter Egg yarn-dyeing, share them (or your questions) in the comments!

Well, the yarn is here. And here.

And now, inspired by the amaaazing reply I got when I suggested it yesterday, there’ll be ONE yarn exclusively available via Yarn Love Notes.
Each month, inspired by your input, I’ll spin a Yarn Love Note exclusive and send you a picture. You’ll have a week to decide if you want to buy it or not. At the end of the week I’ll spin everyone’s skein and send it out. Simple + straightforward.

The Yarn Love Note-getters were soooo excited about this possibility, that I went ahead and spun up a yarn for them last night.

 A sneak peek at the Yarn Love yarn

To get the Yarn Love Note (and a chance to buy the above yarn),

Of course, if you want a yarn entirely inspired by your likes and dislikes, and you want to get it every month, Monthly Yarn Mail is for you.

Either way, I hope this sates your thirst for yarn!

My world is filled with colorful people.

Destuckifying teachers who talk to ducks.
Amaze-balls wordsmiths.
Colorful dyers.

These people inspire my writings and inspire my spinning.

This week (and maybe longer?) I’m spinning yarns inspired by specific people: Colorful People.

Who inspires you?

Share the colors that would represent yourself or a friend and if I spin it, I’ll name the yarn after you.

When the shop reopens (in a week or two?), there will be ALL new yarns.

None of the handspun yarns will be available again (I’m packing them up no Thursday and sending them to yarn shops), so if any of them have caught your eye, now’s the time!

I am absolutely, completely smitten with mine (out of my handspun!)

Except…

Can you see my mistake?
Yeah, those yarnovers were supposed to be creating wedges…but I created a spine…

But That’s ok! When I realized it, I just started wedging and all is well.

How’s yours coming?

Don’t forget that you can share your progress on Ravelry or Facebook.

Oh, and if you’re still on the fence about getting a Betiko Bundle, here’s your warning: Monday’s the last day to get one!
The two-color kits are nearly sold out, so hop on over there.

That’s right!
It’s time to get your needles, your yarn (this kit, if you want) and your pattern and cast on!

I was a bit impatient and cast on two days ago, but haven’t had much time to knit.

Are you knitting Betiko? Are you joining the knitalong on Ravelry?

Share your progress, stories and questions!

PS. Don’t forget you can get all the yarn you need right here.

Suggested by Genesneaky who said:

I would love something for Booth & Brennan from Bones (Bold colors for Booth, like red in his Cocky belt buckle or the American flag and something elegant and simple for Brennan like creams (bones!) blacks, grays or perhaps the navy of the jumpsuit when things are messy)

I went with black for Booth’s FBI-standard black suit and white for Bones (duh!), with a streak of red (for blood, Booth’s belt, the love they feel?).

I also like the symbolism of black + white:
it embodies Bones’ worldview: Right vs. Wrong. Science + Fact.
Then there’s that blip of red (love, passion) that defies all reason and messes with her black + white world.

100 yards

Bulky Weight
Recommended Needle Size: US 9-13, 6.0-10.0mm
Recommended hook: M–13 and up, 9mm and up

Sold out!
Still craving yarn? Check out the Boutique!

Confession: after spinning this yarn (and watching hours of old episodes), I finally decided to check out the books that inspired it…and read the first one in a single Saturday.

And grabbed the next one on Sunday…

It’s the end of the Month of Love, but don’t cry!
You can find all the Month of Love Yarns here and even more in the Boutique.

On Wednesday I’m going to announce a new knit-along and kits to go with it. See you then!

Leonard + Sheldon
Physicists, Roommates, Friends

In this soft and squishy single ply, Leonard wears his brown jacket and Sheldon wears a green (Green Lantern!) and yellow striped shirt.

120 yards
Bulky Weight
Recommended Needle Size: US 9-13, 6.0-10.0mm
Recommended hook: M–13 and up, 9mm and up

Buy this yarn for $31

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I’ll be adding a new yarn every single day until February 14th. Don’t miss a yarn (and get weekly summaries) by signing up for Yarn Love Notes.

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