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March 15, 2006
Project Spectrum Yarn Swap
I had so much fun making my PS postcard, and so much fun dyeing the yarn the other day.... I just thought, why not combine them? Everyone loves getting yarn, right?
Would anyone be interested in doing a hand-dyed sock yarn swap that coordinates with the colors of Project Spectrum? We can start next month (yellow & orange) if anyone is with me! Just leave a note in the comments if you want to try your hand at dyeing. The cut-off date to sign up for April will be March 24. (Deadline extended!) At that point, I'll email everyone to get your mailing address. I will send out info on your PS yarn pal on April 1. Yarn should be mailed by April 15 so it arrives within the correct color month.
UPDATED 3/23/06: This will be on a monthly basis, so you can participate as much or little as you want. You will get a new pal each month, too.
Dyeing doesn't take very long at all - maybe an hour or two plus 24-48 hours drying time, but you might want to give yourself a little extra time to practice if you've never dyed before. I know I liked my second skein a lot better than my first!
There are lots of great resources out there on Kool-Aid dyeing and dyeing techiniques - if I get enough interest I will post a list of links. As far as yarn, you can either buy light-colored yarn and dye it, or dye-your-own yarns from KnitPicks or other online sellers. Jessica~ has posted a great list of yarn resources - particularly dyeable superwash sock yarn - on here site here.
Posted by zarah at March 15, 2006 8:05 AM
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I am totally in! But of course, you probably knew that, huh?
Posted by: Jeanie at March 15, 2006 5:45 PM
Yay! Yay! Yay! Me too! I love hand-dyed yarn, I've tried it once, and I'm just discovering the joy of knitting socks.
Posted by: Karen at March 15, 2006 8:20 PM
I am in!
Posted by: Lu at March 15, 2006 11:11 PM
This is a fantastic idea! I am so inspired with all of the ideas I see about Project Spectrum! I will definitely mention this in my next post, Zarah - probably tonight or tomorrow, k?
Also, I got your message about coming to DC! Can you email me with details? I would love to meet you! ;)
Posted by: Lolly at March 16, 2006 6:54 AM
Count me in - of course I may need a bit of instruction!
Posted by: Meredith at March 17, 2006 11:49 AM
Sign me up! I'm not even an official PS participant, but this sounds like too much fun to pass up.
Posted by: Sarah at March 20, 2006 9:28 AM
I'd like to do this, but I don't have a blog. Is that okay?
Posted by: Danielle at March 22, 2006 3:40 PM
What fun-I'm in!!
Posted by: Teresa at March 23, 2006 9:16 AM
Yay! Love the idea! Please sign me up!
Posted by: jessica~ at March 23, 2006 10:31 AM
I have a question - will we be sending to the same person each month? Or will new recipients be picked each month?
Again - love the idea!
Posted by: jessica~ at March 23, 2006 10:35 AM
I'll give it a go!
Posted by: Suzy at March 23, 2006 1:53 PM
I just started getting into dyeing so this sounds like fun count me in!
Posted by: Kelly at March 23, 2006 5:36 PM
Is it too late to join up? It's the morning of the 24th... If not, count me in!
Posted by: Jennifer at March 24, 2006 10:12 AM
I would like to join as well. What a great idea! Thanks.
Posted by: Traci at March 24, 2006 1:23 PM
I'm in! Count me, please. :) I'm been dyeing up a storm lately.
Posted by: Jenifer at March 24, 2006 1:49 PM
I'd love to join if it's not too late. :)
Posted by: Peacock at March 24, 2006 2:50 PM
Hi! I'm in! At least for April...I'm moving sometime after that, but while I can-I will!
Posted by: Tara at March 24, 2006 6:50 PM
Me Too! Me Too! Me TOOOoo!
Please sign me up! This sounds like a lot of fun!
Posted by: Bethieee at March 24, 2006 7:31 PM
Oh fun! I'd love to do this!
Posted by: Scout at April 21, 2006 8:07 AM
I would love to join. Count me in for May.
Posted by: Wanett at April 22, 2006 2:40 PM
I'd like to join the fun. Count me in for May.
Posted by: Sherry at April 23, 2006 8:48 AM
I'd like to join for May please if international participants are welcome (France)
Posted by: Maylin at April 23, 2006 10:31 PM
If you are still doing the Project Spectrum Yarn Swap I would like to join for the next one:)
Posted by: Michelle at May 3, 2006 12:22 PM
Is this still running? Can I join for June?
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