I'm almost done with these longies! I have less than ten more rows to knit and then it's just seam (and waistband) sewing, tail weaving, and drawstring making (I use a French/tower knitting thingy). And yes, there are definite lines where I switched yarn balls. I knew it would happen. B says to just leave it (actually, he suggested radical and crazy solutions that don't really apply to knitting, but that's B for you). I think I'm going to try and re-dye it. Odds are, it won't work (I tried re-dyeing those green hanks to de-pink them and it barely changed anything). But I think I'm going to try anyway.
And my book! Ah! This has been the best birthday week (and it's not even my birthday *day* yet!) - first a new Decemberists album (and it's all bluesy!) and now the latest book in the Pink Carnation series! It makes my soul do a happy dance - so much that I don't even mind turning 30 (not that I really minded in the first place)! Anyway, the book is called The Orchid Affair and is, of course, by Lauren Willig.
And then there's the yarn. Yum! I dyed these two skeins (a total of 440 yards) over the weekend using drink mixes. I used the squirt bottle/plastic wrap/steaming method and it turned out brilliantly! Not sure what I'll use the yarn for yet, but I imagine I'll come up with something!
Oh the longies are so cute. I have never made any but love to see other people make them. The yarn you dyed looks awesome :)
ReplyDeletelongies! i missed out on the knitting the longies for my babes. i think this may require another babe so i can remedy the lack of longies in my life ;-) love the color btw!
ReplyDeleteI hope you continue to have a wonderful birthday week and a very special day tomorrow! :) The pink carnation series has me hooked.. I'm on the Black Tulip one. Though with getting ready for my girl's special day I have barely been able to read. or knit. or sleep. ah.... there's always friday! :)
ReplyDeleteThe longies look fabulous! i would leave it, too.
ReplyDeleteI just LOVE dyeing with drinks! such an easy way to get so many combinations!!!
great post, that yarn is yummy xx
ReplyDeleteLove the longies! And the newly dyed skein is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful dye job you made of that yarn - and the longies are great! haven't come across that book series yet - must try and get back into fiction sometime. xx
ReplyDeleteThe first thing I thought when I saw these was: LONGIES! I love the bright skein... a little sunshine for my afternoon!
ReplyDeleteMaybe a little embroidery on the longies using leftover yarn to tie it all together if it bothers you too much?
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Week! The 30s aren't sooo bad...
Really, the 30s are delightful. But speedy.
ReplyDeleteI think the longies are wonderful. And the yarn you dyed - dreamy!
Lynnette: The Masque of the Black Tulip is one of my favorite in the series. I love Miles, he's great fun. (:
ReplyDeleteEveryone: Thanks so much for the kind words and encouragement! I finished knitting the longies and decided to go ahead a try to re-dye them. They're cooling from being steamed right now so I'll wait until tomorrow to rinse/wash them and see how they turned out.
I really love the longies, do you have a particular pattern that you recommend? My first two babes were born in the desert, maybe I can sneak a few pairs on the current baby now that we reside in a cooler climate. Dying yarn is definitely on my to try list...I love the colors in yours!
ReplyDeleteHeidi: These are patternless. I used the waistband from the Kanoko pants (http://ymymmytm.blogspot.com/2008/03/kanoko-pants.html) and wing it the rest of the way using measurements as a guide.
ReplyDeleteAll of my kids were born in Florida - so I hear you. I'll be making "shorties" for the summer. (:
Cute longies!
ReplyDeleteAnd the book seems good :)
Oh wow you are having a fantastic birthday week!! So many wonderful things and i just love that yarn :) The 30's aren't so bad :) I'm only a few years in but so far they've been great *grin*. I'm glad you like my last bread recipe to. Have fun making some and happy birthday :)
ReplyDeleteGreat longies! And your dyed yarn looks lovely.
ReplyDeleteLove the longies, and wow, that yarn is fun! I can't wait to see what you make up with it!
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