Update:
As of 17July2025, all of the UNclaimed yarns from this week’s collection have now been posted to the Blog Reader Specials page. Here is the group shot:
Happy Sunday!
I had a fun dye session yesterday. While flipping through my computer files of dye jobs long go, I cam across a sample knit of a colorway, taking colors from an interesting photo of Glacier Lace. There was a section of black-charcoal-gray fade, with a smaller section at one of the hank in sprinkle-smooshed teals.
This was originally done probably 15 years ago. I have changed my yarn base, my dyes, and my technique, so I could not exactly replicate it. But I did try with Twinset #531-532. I had originally done other colors in that original series that I tried to copy, including Glacier Honey (#508-509) and Glacier Berry (#517-518). Just like with Glacier Lake, my attempts last night aren’t exactly like what I did back then, but I still like these new versions.
There are two monochrome fades (#513-514 and 519-520). Many of you know I follow the “waste not, want not” principle; in this case, run-off dyes from one dye-job collect in a large bowl and mix into a single new color. I slowly dip a new Twinset pair into the run-off dyes, allowing the yarn to pick up as much of the collected dye as it can. Sometimes the collected dye isn’t enough for my taste so I’ll modify the blended color with another color and dip the other end of the hank, as I did on #529-530.
The cool part about these monochrome fades is that they are never a single straightforward dye, but a mix of whatever colors I used just prior. So they are usually compatible with other dye jobs of the same week’s collection. The monochrome fades are especially good for knitting or crocheting mitered squares — the undulating color creates directional lines, and when combined with several other monochrome fades can create amazing blankets, shawls, scarves, or even sweaters. Similarly these work well for any of the amazing ripples and chevrons. For me, I find it fascinating to let the color do the work rather than fuss with textures stitches, which are great for solid color yarns. This makes these yarns ideal for knitting while looking at TV or a movie, or relaxing outdoors — simple knitting for fantastic results!
All of these are dyed on Phydlbitz Sock 2.0 (75/25 Superwash 25-micron Merino/Nylon, 430+ yards) and are $27.50 each.
To claim the ones you want, just send me an email with your numbered requests. After marking them off below, I’ll send you a PayPal invoice. It’s okay if you don’t have a PayPal account — they will process your credit or debit card and collect your shipping information.
Available Yarns:
Rack 1 – 509, 510, 511, 512, 513, 514, 515, 516, 517, 518, 119, 520
Rack 2 – 521, 522, 523, 524, 525, 526, 527, 528, 529, 530, 531, 532
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