A shadow edge is never on the edge.
The time to contemplate the ending is before the ending.
Den Ming~Dao
The weather here has been pretty gloomy, so it does help to play with color on these dark gray winter days. Over the weekend, I was dyeing some yarn to fill a few orders and for the life of me I couldn't get the color right. I am pretty good about writing formulas down, so I checked and double checked, but still it was not coming out right.
I sat and thought about it for a little bit and took a different
appoach. I changed the pan that I had been using, and lessened the dye
amount and voila, I got the right color. What I had forgotten was how much more dye silk absorbs compared to pure merino.
If you look at the 3 single skeins of yarn, you will see 3 different variations of the same color. Very different, but all from the same base. It is this part of colorwork that I just LOVE. A little shift here and there with a dye and you get such huge variations.
Many times some of my nicest colorways
are happy accidents. When I think back, some of my other accidents were Tupelo Honey (my favorite) and Roasting Chestnuts. With a little tweaking, this week's accident became Black Velvet. I think that this one may become one of my new favorites too.
Another nice surprise on a gray day was being notified that I had received this award from Tia, Susan, Jenny and Teyani. To say that I was incredibly flattered and very moved would be an understatement.
It still amazes me some days that people actually enjoy reading about the goings on in my little corner of the world. Thank you!!!
Normally I am not a huge fan of sending things forward, but I have enjoyed finding new blogs from these awards that I have seen here and there. I'm sure that I am not the first or the last to give a number of these ladies this award, but I just wanted to let them know that they always make my day :)! (
rules say to post 10 blogs and let them know that they made your day)
Knitspot: Not only a wonderful designer, but a good friend.
Zeneedle: I am always inspired by Margene!
Caroleknits: What can I say...everyone likes Carole.
Birdchick Blog: Fabulous blog if you like bees or birds.
Pat's Knitting & Quilting: Beautiful, beautiful knits, pictures and quilts.
Hive Mind Honey: I love this guy's approach to beekeeping..makes me laugh.
Knitting The Blues: A good friend who always makes me laugh!
The Scottish Lamb: We share so many similar interests.
Fiber Fool : I love the pictures, designs and recipes here.
Tienne Knits: Tienne never ceases to amaze me with her talents.
Thank you so much for all of your kind comments about Ashley. She sends many heartfelt thanks to all of you!!
Thank you so much! I just noticed this in my stats today. But the link is pointing to my old blog which was why I hadn't noticed it until now :-(
Posted by: Kristi aka fiberfool | Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at 05:41 PM
Oh my goodness! Black Velvet is gorgeous!!!
I'm looking forward to checking out some of the blogs that you nominated.
Posted by: Kirsten | Monday, February 04, 2008 at 01:11 PM
What a wonderful blog you have. Love your creations...will come back to visit again.
Posted by: Toni | Saturday, February 02, 2008 at 03:22 PM
Oh, my gracious, kim, it looks like dessert. A berry bursting cobbler of a dessert yarn. SOOOO nice!
Posted by: Lynne | Friday, February 01, 2008 at 04:29 PM
Thanks, Kim. You're on mine as well... if I ever get it posted. lol. The Black Velvet is GORGEOUS!
Posted by: Jean | Friday, February 01, 2008 at 10:31 AM
You so deserve it! Love your blog! Thank you so much.
Posted by: tiennie | Thursday, January 31, 2008 at 07:15 PM
Wow, I love the happy accident!! And since I haven't been on the net in the past few days, just read about Ashley's success, that is great. It is grey here in the heartland as well, had a white-out blizzard the other day, forgot what that was like!! But I am having fun with the boys, knitting and doing a bit of cleaning so things look good for when my sister gets back! Stay warm!!
Posted by: gina | Thursday, January 31, 2008 at 12:01 PM
Black Velvet is sure to be a best seller!
Posted by: Wool Winder | Thursday, January 31, 2008 at 08:53 AM
Hey! Thanks! You make my day, too! I'm really looking forward to SPA and all of your new yarns. Can't.Wait.
Posted by: Teresa C | Thursday, January 31, 2008 at 07:57 AM
Your yarn is so lovely - and I totally enjoy your blog :-)
Posted by: Teyani | Thursday, January 31, 2008 at 07:28 AM
Those colors are all beautiful!
Posted by: Beth | Wednesday, January 30, 2008 at 10:32 PM
The new happy accident is so deep and gorgeous! I also love the prose at the beginning. I look forward to those. You just keep making those little discoveries with the dye! Wow! Oh, and yes, gloomy isn't the word for this day.
Posted by: Debbie | Wednesday, January 30, 2008 at 09:24 PM
Wow - those colorways are so rich and deep. It amazes me!
Posted by: stacey | Wednesday, January 30, 2008 at 08:39 PM
Nice color. I'm thinking maybe you have a competitor for the Blue Moon's Raven Clan here.
McGregor's Garden was all the way to the end of the heel, when I decided I really HATE the way a regular heel looks on a toe up sock. So clumsy! So I frogged back and am doing a nice, neat short row heel. Much better... Should have one done and the pattern to you for a good test knit by early next week.
Back to Morocco.
Posted by: Susan Pandorf | Wednesday, January 30, 2008 at 08:19 PM
Me want Black Velvet NOW! Kim! It's so beautiful as are all your yarns and colorways. Thank you for making MY day! Blogland has been such a wonderful place to make REAL friends, friends for life. Love you!
Posted by: margene | Wednesday, January 30, 2008 at 07:34 PM
Thank you, sweetie. You always make my day, too. I love your new yarns. Are you dyeing for SPA yet?
Posted by: Carole | Wednesday, January 30, 2008 at 06:41 PM