There are new hand-knit socks and some new yarn to show you, so let’s get into it. Since my last post, my knitting time is limited so I only have one item to show you today.
Knitting
I finished my Classic Merino Bamboo socks on Sunday. I used 67g/324 yards of yarn. I enjoyed making up the pattern by using various stitch patterns. I can see this pair being one of my favorites. They are comfy and soft, but the bamboo should make them pretty durable.
Yarn dyeing
The main reason that my knitting time has been limited is that it is yarn dyeing time again.
After I returned from Hoosier Hills Fiber Festival, my yarn arrived from the mill. I planned to do 2-3 new colors and restock the other colors.
I wound some mini skeins of 10g each to do some color samples. The three mini skeins in the right picture are the ones that made the final cut.
I spent the next couple days getting all the dyes mixed and doing other preparations. We divided the work into four dye days.
The week after this, I got all the labels printed and attached. Next, I packed the yarn in the trailer or in the back up inventory boxes in the workroom. Yesterday, I got all the new inventory logged into the system. That included taking pictures of the new colors and marking the discontinued colors on sale.
I am excited about the new colors. They work well with the rest of the palette. I can’t wait to see them on the displays at the next show. I don’t know when I will get a chance to knit any fresh samples using them but hopefully by the fall. I don’t have a way to link to particular colors on the website. The new color names are Iris, Oregano, and Rose. If you select any of the hand dyed yarn bases, you can select those names to view them there.
The colors that are discontinued are also available for 50% off which is $14.50 a skein. The colors on SALE are Cerise, Pewter, and Winter Sky. I love all these colors. It is hard to decide which ones to switch out, but you have to do it periodically to keep everything fresh.
I will close with this and hope to back to work on my sweater or a new shawl in my next post.
You have such a well-oiled production system! I love seeing all the skeins drying! Love the new colors! Love the old colors! I don’t envy you these in-out decisions, I imagine some of them feel like old friends and it’s sad to see them go.
Your socks are cool, the color is so pretty.
Thank you for all your compliments āŗļø. Yes, my dyeing system is very organized. It is through much experience and tweaking to it that it works well for me. I don’t know if anyone else would be happy with my levels of organization, but it is what keeps me sane.
It’s your operation, and your choices! If it works, do it! It just looks so beautiful!
Your new colors are lovely but I also like the discontinued colors. I did check out your website. Will you be bringing any wood bowls to the Young’s Dairy Wool Gathering in September. Possibly I could preorder and pick up at Youngs? I really like the Cherry Medium bowl so I will have to see if one is still available come September.
Thank-you! I should still have some bowls in Sept. I will make sure I have some of the Medium Cherry in the trailer for Wool Gathering. š