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I can't wait to start the Peacock Feathers Shawl! This will be my very first lace project; it's for my mum. Lately, I have been thinking about using finer and finer yarns, laceweight, 2-ply, etc... So I am very anxious to get through my obligations and really sink my teeth into lace. Except maybe the blocking part. That looks a little daunting, but I am sure that I will muddle through. If all goes well, I think that will tackle the Tina Shawl next. The spinning kit I ordered from Hello Yarns is on its way!! I have a little feeling that I am going to jump right into that one. Just a little one.

Today, I decided to try dyeing yarn using the kool-aid method, according to the Knitty article. The only kool-aid I could find at my local supermarket was grape, cherry or orange and it was sold in boxes of 16 small packs that are designed to make an individual glass. I am not sure if I was using the correct yarn to kool-aid ratio. Anyways, I started with left-over RYC cashsoft DK, about half a skein. I dissolved three grape kool-aid packets, added the yarn and water to cover. Once it began to boil, I took it off the heat and when I returned 45 minutes later all the dye was absorbed; the water was clear. The result is very, very light and non-vibrant but I think that may be due to the yarn - it is 33% microfibre, which I am assuming is not a natural fibre. All in all, I am very pleased with the result - very natural and un-kool-aid looking.

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