{"id":2573,"date":"2025-09-08T16:41:40","date_gmt":"2025-09-08T16:41:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/knitivity.com\/?p=2573"},"modified":"2025-09-08T16:41:40","modified_gmt":"2025-09-08T16:41:40","slug":"fiber-fun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/knitivity.com\/index.php\/2025\/09\/08\/fiber-fun\/","title":{"rendered":"Fiber Fun!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Happy Monday!<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;ve had some issues lately and wasn&#8217;t able to obtain yarns to dye for September, so I haven&#8217;t dyed this weekend. I&#8217;m hoping that I can sell enough this week to buy more yarn.\u00a0 Need to raise about $600, if possible.<\/p>\n<p>But, troubles aside, we have plenty to see on the <a href=\"https:\/\/knitivity.com\/index.php\/blog-reader-specials\/\"><strong>Blog Reader Specials page<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>First, these are the unclaimed yarns I just posted from last weekend&#8217;s collection:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/knitivity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/BRS25-29Aug-Done-all.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2569\" src=\"https:\/\/knitivity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/BRS25-29Aug-Done-all.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"544\" srcset=\"https:\/\/knitivity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/BRS25-29Aug-Done-all.jpg 800w, https:\/\/knitivity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/BRS25-29Aug-Done-all-300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/knitivity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/BRS25-29Aug-Done-all-768x522.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>And then I pulled some possible foursome bundles, combining newer yarns with others that were previously posted, in order to play with various compatible combinations:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/knitivity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/BRS25-FoursomePile-6Sep.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2588\" src=\"https:\/\/knitivity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/BRS25-FoursomePile-6Sep.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"626\" srcset=\"https:\/\/knitivity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/BRS25-FoursomePile-6Sep.jpg 800w, https:\/\/knitivity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/BRS25-FoursomePile-6Sep-300x235.jpg 300w, https:\/\/knitivity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/BRS25-FoursomePile-6Sep-768x601.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>I pulled out several foursome combinations that appealed to me as possible striping projects.\u00a0 Mind you, as with a few weeks ago, these combinations are only suggestions, based on what tickles my own eyes.\u00a0 You are encouraged to make your own combinations, and I am happy to pull out other combinations to photograph for you <a href=\"mailto:ray@knitivity.com\"><strong>on request<\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0 I&#8217;ve made sure all the item numbers are clear in each picture, and some items appear in more than one picture here.<\/p>\n<p>All yarns on the BRS page will be invoiced at $20.00 per skein now through Friday,\u00a0 12Sep2025.\u00a0 You do <strong>not<\/strong> need to order four or more to get the discounted pricing.<\/p>\n<p>To claim any yarns, just <a href=\"mailto:ray@knitivity.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-cke-saved-href=\"mailto:ray@knitivity.com\"><strong>send me an email<\/strong><\/a> with your numbered item request.<\/p>\n<p>This one has the same colors, but will stripe some as heavier in the purples, and others heavier in the pinks.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/knitivity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/BRS25-Foursome-6Sep-01.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2587\" src=\"https:\/\/knitivity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/BRS25-Foursome-6Sep-01.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"709\" srcset=\"https:\/\/knitivity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/BRS25-Foursome-6Sep-01.jpg 800w, https:\/\/knitivity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/BRS25-Foursome-6Sep-01-300x266.jpg 300w, https:\/\/knitivity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/BRS25-Foursome-6Sep-01-768x681.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This combination seems perfect for a baby blanket with gentle colors throughout.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2586\" src=\"https:\/\/knitivity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/BRS25-Foursome-6Sep-02.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/knitivity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/BRS25-Foursome-6Sep-02.jpg 800w, https:\/\/knitivity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/BRS25-Foursome-6Sep-02-300x253.jpg 300w, https:\/\/knitivity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/BRS25-Foursome-6Sep-02-768x648.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>And another baby-soft combination.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2585\" src=\"https:\/\/knitivity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/BRS25-Foursome-6Sep-03.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"676\" srcset=\"https:\/\/knitivity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/BRS25-Foursome-6Sep-03.jpg 800w, https:\/\/knitivity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/BRS25-Foursome-6Sep-03-300x254.jpg 300w, https:\/\/knitivity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/BRS25-Foursome-6Sep-03-768x649.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This one is similar but\u00a0 #639-640 are a little richer than the #99-100 just above.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/knitivity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/BRS25-Foursome-6Sep-04.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2584\" src=\"https:\/\/knitivity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/BRS25-Foursome-6Sep-04.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/knitivity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/BRS25-Foursome-6Sep-04.jpg 800w, https:\/\/knitivity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/BRS25-Foursome-6Sep-04-300x250.jpg 300w, https:\/\/knitivity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/BRS25-Foursome-6Sep-04-768x640.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Here are several combinations of blues.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2582\" src=\"https:\/\/knitivity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/BRS25-Foursome-6Sep-06.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"746\" srcset=\"https:\/\/knitivity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/BRS25-Foursome-6Sep-06.jpg 800w, https:\/\/knitivity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/BRS25-Foursome-6Sep-06-300x280.jpg 300w, https:\/\/knitivity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/BRS25-Foursome-6Sep-06-768x716.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2581\" src=\"https:\/\/knitivity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/BRS25-Foursome-6Sep-07.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"723\" srcset=\"https:\/\/knitivity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/BRS25-Foursome-6Sep-07.jpg 800w, https:\/\/knitivity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/BRS25-Foursome-6Sep-07-300x271.jpg 300w, https:\/\/knitivity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/BRS25-Foursome-6Sep-07-768x694.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/> <a href=\"https:\/\/knitivity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/BRS25-Foursome-6Sep-08.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2580\" src=\"https:\/\/knitivity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/BRS25-Foursome-6Sep-08.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"742\" srcset=\"https:\/\/knitivity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/BRS25-Foursome-6Sep-08.jpg 800w, https:\/\/knitivity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/BRS25-Foursome-6Sep-08-300x278.jpg 300w, https:\/\/knitivity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/BRS25-Foursome-6Sep-08-768x712.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>And here we start leaning into greens:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2579\" src=\"https:\/\/knitivity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/BRS25-Foursome-6Sep-09.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"713\" srcset=\"https:\/\/knitivity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/BRS25-Foursome-6Sep-09.jpg 800w, https:\/\/knitivity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/BRS25-Foursome-6Sep-09-300x267.jpg 300w, https:\/\/knitivity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/BRS25-Foursome-6Sep-09-768x684.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2578\" src=\"https:\/\/knitivity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/BRS25-Foursome-6Sep-10.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"724\" srcset=\"https:\/\/knitivity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/BRS25-Foursome-6Sep-10.jpg 800w, https:\/\/knitivity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/BRS25-Foursome-6Sep-10-300x272.jpg 300w, https:\/\/knitivity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/BRS25-Foursome-6Sep-10-768x695.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><u>We are living in crazy times<br \/>\n<\/u><br \/>\nAs far as I&#8217;ve been told, my supplier intends to absorb current tariffs, but I&#8217;ve also learned that many countries are simply not shipping into the U.S.\u00a0 Many small-time dyers (like me) are having troubles one way or another.\u00a0 My current base yarn comes from Peru, but I don&#8217;t know how long my supplier will be able to get my base yarn.\u00a0 I may have to switch to yarns from an American mill, which are of course very good quality as well but more expensive, which will mean my yarns will automatically cost money.\u00a0 I&#8217;ve done all I could to provide great quality yarns at a fair price for indie dyed one-of-a-kind yarns.\u00a0 If I have yarns in-house, I can dye and have yarns to show and sell.\u00a0 Getting the yarns in-house is a challenge for me at the moment.<\/p>\n<p>In other, more positive news, Houston seems to be experiencing cooler, most autumn like weather, and that&#8217;s always a nice change. My health is holding up as well and I&#8217;ve been able to get out and take a walk more regularly.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Happy Monday! I&#8217;ve had some issues lately and wasn&#8217;t able to obtain yarns to dye for September, so I haven&#8217;t dyed this weekend. I&#8217;m hoping that I can sell enough this week to buy more yarn.\u00a0 Need to raise about $600, if possible. But, troubles aside, we have plenty to see on the Blog Reader &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/knitivity.com\/index.php\/2025\/09\/08\/fiber-fun\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Fiber Fun!<\/span> <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2573","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-blog-reader-specials"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/knitivity.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2573","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/knitivity.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/knitivity.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/knitivity.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/knitivity.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2573"}],"version-history":[{"count":12,"href":"https:\/\/knitivity.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2573\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2597,"href":"https:\/\/knitivity.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2573\/revisions\/2597"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/knitivity.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2573"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/knitivity.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2573"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/knitivity.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2573"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}