Just to the point where I have done my increases and just getting to the tube. Doing two at once is challenging but manageable. The beginning was horrific. the small number of stitches, getting it onto 2 needles. So far my socks (as you'll see below) look like latvian mittens. So far not a real fan of these. if they suck and are ugly I will felt them and wear them out but will NOT make a pair in my nifty hand dyed yarns. I think I would have to start with like 10 stitches on each needle to make the toe look OK.
A note on hand dyeing. Wools like acid dyes. Basically an acidic environment and simple colors (usually FDC colors work great, hence kool-aid dyes) and the color automagically adheres to the wool when heated. So while there are plenty of companies that offer a huge range of acid dyes there are readily available form of DYES you might not have thought of. PASTE FOOD COLORINGS used by bakeries and available in a pretty wide selection of colors. Wilton industries are the most widely available. However if you have a pastry/candy supply shop near by they may have even more brands and colors. Paste colors are ULTRA concentrated and some experimentation is necessary, but I have had good results.... pics tures of the hand dyed soon!!! Still Thinking "Telquila Sunrise for my color way. Deep yellow orange, Light lemony yellow and a pale pale yellow with red spots....(Wilton Colors Orange with some terra cotta, lemon yellow, daffodil yellow and christmas red)
A note on hand dyeing. Wools like acid dyes. Basically an acidic environment and simple colors (usually FDC colors work great, hence kool-aid dyes) and the color automagically adheres to the wool when heated. So while there are plenty of companies that offer a huge range of acid dyes there are readily available form of DYES you might not have thought of. PASTE FOOD COLORINGS used by bakeries and available in a pretty wide selection of colors. Wilton industries are the most widely available. However if you have a pastry/candy supply shop near by they may have even more brands and colors. Paste colors are ULTRA concentrated and some experimentation is necessary, but I have had good results.... pics tures of the hand dyed soon!!! Still Thinking "Telquila Sunrise for my color way. Deep yellow orange, Light lemony yellow and a pale pale yellow with red spots....(Wilton Colors Orange with some terra cotta, lemon yellow, daffodil yellow and christmas red)
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