I've been working on hats in the last few days, knit up fast and fun to do. The sheep hat I have had in my queue for some time. With Wool of the Andes and the Short Interchangeable circular needles from Knit Picks, I did it and was it a great pattern to follow. I will do a couple of more I'm sure.
The bunny hat is half wool and an unknown yarn (white),
I'm hitting my stash of unknown yarns to use on these other hats
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The last two projects was a fun hat and super fast to make. The red headband was crochet.
Right now on the woodstove I have some wool yarn I spun dyeing in cranberries. Mordant with alum with a bit of cream of tartar. I hope I get a pretty color
I'm excited about natural dyeing and all the experiments that happen from using forage materials from the gardens and woods. I plan to keep journal of all the recipes and the finished yarns. From sheep to socks (hats) and all the colors that can be achieved, I hope!
Take good care
linda
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