The Dyer's Notebook: Recent Episodes
Laura Jinks Jimenez
Episode 156 - Small Sweater
Shownotes
Dyeing/Business
Viewer Questions:
"A couple of immersion dyeing questions for you.With the acid dyes that you use, do you find the colour deepens the longer you leave it in the dye bath? And, if so, do you find it a significant difference? And do your mixed colours change shades the longer they sit in the dye?I use food safe dyes (food colouring, Kool Aid and Easter egg dye tablets), and I know with those dyes, the reds strike faster than the blues, so longer dye times can really impact the final colours.""Photographing question. Now that I’ve learned some of the methods to dyeing thanks to your tutorials, can you please tell us how you photograph the finished product? Should it be in natural light, under bright lights, hiding under a sheet (yes tried that)? My pictures are not showing the true colors and its blowing it out, over saturating?"KnittingWildes Meer by Voolenvine
Gynx Yarns Glitz Sock "Lucky"Lapsang by Clare Devine
Another Crafty Girl Merino Bulky "GamutAnders by Sorren Kerr
Gynx Yarns Smooth Sport "Pumpkin Patch" and "Fog"Stash Enhancement
Nomadic Yarns
Shop UpdateTuesday, April 26 at 7 pm Central
Episode 155 - Shawl Knitting Bug
Shownotes
Dyeing
Viewer Question: Dyeing Classes
Viewer Question: Podcast Interview Software
Mac Skype Recording Software
Viewer Question: Primaries vs. Premixed Colors
Knitting
Lumpy Space - Stephen West
Gynx Yarns Strong Sock: Fog, Graphite, Gunmetal Gray, Charcoal
Wildes Meer - Voolenvine Yarns
Gynx Yarns Glitz Sock "Lucky"
Le Mouelluex - Mina Philipp
Next on the needles?
Episode 154 - Whiskey or Tea?
Shownotes
What I'm Wearing
Aristida Shawl by Alexandra Beck
Dyeing
I answer viewer questions about fiber sources, dyeing sock blanks, sharing dyeing knowledge, and my artist background.
Knitting
Lumpy Space by Stephen West
Gynx Yarns Strong Sock: Fog, Gunmetal Gray, Charcoal, Graphite
Self Striping Sock
Gynx Yarns Glitz Sock
Memory Blanket
Podcasts I'm Loving
DanaDoodleKnits
Inside Number 23
Pinfeathers & Purls
Episode 153 - Do As I Say, Not As I Do
Shownotes
Dyeing
Question #1: Gloves
Question #2: Salt (Links: Paula Burch, TRJ)
Knitting
Lumpy Space by Stephen West
Yarn: Gynx Yarns Strong Sock in Fog, Gunmetal Gray
Giveaway
Tuftwoolens Giveaway!
Shop Update
This week's shop update is March 1 at 7 pm Central
Episode 151 - Color Theory
Shownotes
Dye Tutorial Part 2 - Color Theory/Colorway Planning
Episode 150 - Magical Girl
Shownotes
Dyeing
Dyeing fail story
Knitting
Oolong by Clare Devine
Voolenvine Yarns Smitten DK "Angry Orchard"
Slade by Michele Wang
Gynx Yarns Merino Worsted
Vanilla Sock
Gynx Yarns Strong Sock "Pyreflies"
Gynx Yarns Glitz Sock "Magical Girl"
Shop Update
This week's shop update is Tuesday, January 26 at 7 pm Central
Episode 149 - Goals
Shownotes
Dyeing
Viewer Questions:
Hi Laura! I’m sure this will come up in your future dyeing tutorials, but thought I’d ask. When you dye using the twisting and layering technique with immersion dyeing, do you wait for the skeins to cool down before you re-twist them in between layers? Or do you re-twist them while they’re still hot? I foolishly tried this technique with non-superwash yarn a while back and ended up felting my yarn :( I didn’t wait for the yarn to cool down between layers, and even though I tried to gently re-twist them, I’m guessing all the handling and the sudden changes in temperature contributed to the felting. - BellaChixI am looking at niddy noddies and I don’t know which size to get. What size are the hanks you sell in your shop? - ThisPianoGirlKnittingRowe by Michele WangGynx Yarns Merino Worsted "Woodland Adventure"Slade by Michele WangGynx Yarns Merino WorstedLumpy Space by Stephen West Misc CraftingViewer Question:I was curious… a VERY long time ago you showed a cross stitch that you got from the Frosted Pumpkin Stitchery. I recently got into cross stitching myself - did you ever do your’s? If so, I’d love to see the finished product! - lambnwolfGynx YarnsShop update on Tuesday, January 12 at 7 pm Central
Episode 148 - How I Knit
Shownotes
Dyeing
Viewer Question from chefdlc: Hi Everyone---I’m hoping to try my first yarn dyeing experiment this week. I was wondering, does the citric acid in the pot exhaust along with the dye? If I want to do a second layer of color in the same dye pot, do I need to add more acid too?
Knitting
Christmas Socks are finished!
Gynx Yarns Glitz Sock "Christmas Lights"
Rowe by Michelle Wang
Gynx Yarns Merino Worsted "Woodland Adventure"
Gynx Yarns
Shop update is Tuesday, December 22 at 7 pm Central
Episode 147 - Laser Printed Cool Things
Shownotes
Dyeing
AMA Thread: "My question is more of a “is there any reason not to” kind of question. I have roaster oven which I do not use. Somehow I thought I would use it for entertaining (silly me, since I’m an introvert and inviting people over is super stressful for me). Anyhow, I’m wondering if you can think of any reason why I couldn’t use it for heat setting the yarn? It’s self contained, has a rack and vented lid which I can close up with foil and uses standard oven heat settings like 350, etc. I know that I could not use it for food once I’ve used it for yarn, but at least I would be using it instead of it taking up closet space with no purpose for its life." - ClassicalGirl
Knitting
Rooibos by Clare Devine
Gynx Yarns Merino Worsted "Eternal Sonata"
Spinning
Hobbledehoy "Sea Queen"
Loop "Indigo Spectrum"
Stash Enhancement
Knit Spin Farm - Winter Parade
Tuft Woolens - Vanilla Latte, Chai Spice
Akerworks - Lendrum Woolee Winder 3D printed bobbins
TurtleMade 3D printed glow in the dark Turkish spindle
Episode 146 - The Boring Safety Part
Shownotes
Congratulations to all of the winners of our 1000 member giveaway!
Dyeing
Part 1 of my dyeing tutorial: Materials, Safety, Mixing Dye Stock
Gynx Yarns
Shop update December 8 at 7 pm Central
Podcasts Mentioned
Andre Sue Knits
Food
Vegan Pumpkin Cheesecake (my mom omits the rum)