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February 7, 2010
Seize the Dye!
Previews are being posted all day today, so you can see what will be offered. I’ll be updating at the end of this post, so you’ll need to scroll down to see new previews. There are a total of 14 different colorways being previewed.
Some rules, if you’ll permit me.
1. This is for fun and for stash enhancement. Play nicely! Don’t make me turn this stocking around!
2. These skeins are one of a kind. I didn’t write down any recipes, I didn’t try to remember the recipes, these cannot be recreated.
3. Every skein is a little different. Even though I may have dyed 12 skeins of something together, they all turned out slightly differently. That’s the serendipity of the yarn. Embrace it. Breathe deeply and embrace the serendipity. Some might have a deeper concentration of one color or another. If you want to use the skeins together, it might be best to alternate them while knitting.
4. I take great care to portray colors accurately. I have a professional camera and photo editing software. I use diffused natural light. I have a graphics monitor. I calibrate the monitor with a colorimeter. In other words, the colors are as accurate possible. Unfortunately, I cannot see what you see and control what your monitor displays. I know that the color displayed by my laptops and smart phone are very different than my nifty graphics monitor. Please also read the descriptions to make sure that you know what you’re getting.
5. All of these skeins are instock and ready to rock. We’ll send them to you ASAP. No waiting, except for the post office.
6. Because these are one of a kind skeins, returns are not accepted, unless there is a defect in the yarn.
7. Have I mentioned play nicely? Play nicely.
8. The yarn will be available for purchase at noon Eastern time on Monday, February 8th. These previews will give you a chance to think about what you might like and to plan projects.
9. Most importantly, Carpe Yarnem. Seize the Dye while you can. And have fun. And play nicely.
Preview #1: Raspberry Cordial
Beautiful raspberry pinks, plum purples, burgundy wines, and small bits of ripe peach make up this kettle dyed colorway. Random color variation means that this would make a gorgeous shawl, shrug, or pair of socks. Twelve skeins are available, all dyed on Adorn Sock, our soft, squishy, and long-wearing fingering weight yarn. 80% merino wool, 20% nylon, 430 yards per skein.
Some skeins have a little more purple and burgundy, others have a little more raspberry pink, and still others have a little more peach showing.
Preview #2: Persimmons
Persimmons is kettle dyed in a similar fashion to Raspberry Cordial. The colors are more muted an autumnal, with woodsy burnt oranges, brown, persimmon purple, and threads of deep blue. Five skeins are available, and all are dyed on our Carys BFL Sock, a blend of superwash Blue Faced Leicester wool and nylon. This yarn is hardy and soft at the same time, and has a lovely halo. 450 yards per skein, fingering weight.
Preview #3: Lilypad
Cheerful and whimsical — that’s what I think of when I see Lilypad. Fresh greens and pops of pale aqua will make a charming pair of socks of a lacy scarf. Two skeins are available, both are dyed on McClellan Fingering, a blend of merino, bamboo, and nylon. McClellan has a lovely sheen and drape, with no trace of scratchiness to irritate sensitive skein. Fingering weight, approximately 410 yards per skein.
Preview #4: Loch Ness Garden
My seven year old insisted that this be called Loch Ness Garden, because it, “looked like a garden with flowers and evergreens near a mysterious deep lake. Maybe with a water horse.” These skeins were dyed with a unique process, and will knit up looking like a Monet painting, with small mosaics of color. Deep greens, blues, peaches, and pinks are present in different quantities in each skein. Blend the skeins together, or knit from lightest to darkest, depending on the effect desired.
Five skeins are available: three are dyed on our worsted weight Carys BFL, and two on our worsted weight Galenas Merino. (Click links for more information about each yarn type.)
Preview #5: Fairy Forest
Mysterious and moody, Fairy Forest uses kettle dyeing to blend deep teals, kelly green, orange, pine, rust, and brown. Each skein varies slightly, and will yield random color variation through the skein. Three skeins are available, and all are dyed on our Springvale Super Merino.
Preview #6: Seaglass
If no one wants this skein, I will be happy to keep it. Really.
This Frosted Solid has enough visual interest to hold your attention while knitting, but is subtle enough to not create distracting color patterning. Seaglass is a serene mixture of medium blues, greens, turquoises, and teals. One skein is available, and it was dyed on Adorn Sock.
Preview #7: Woodland
These are my kind of colors. Turquoise, teal, hints of purple, pink, brown, and green. Kettle dyed in a splotchy, speckly way. Yum. Two skeins are available, both dyed on our worsted weight Galenas Merino.
Preview #8: Strata
Like layers of igneous and sedimentary rock, Strata is comprised of natural, earthy colors. Coppers and browns are mixed with threads of greens and blues. Three skeins are available, and all are dyed on our Wexford Merino Silk, which lends a lovely gleam to this colorway.
Preview #9: Morning Glory
Like a breath of summer air, this one is. A lovely Frosted Solid that’s not too busy for an intricate pattern, Morning Glory mixes shades of lavender, lilac, and periwinkle. One skein is available, and it’s dyed on our 100% superwash merino Springvale Sport. Approximately 350 yards per skein, I think this knits up more like a heavy fingering weight.
Preview #10: Tiara
Aptly named by my tea-party obsessed nearly three year old, Tiara gleams. Kettle dyed on McClellan Fingering, it’s comprised of silvery grey, amethyst purple, and aquamarine blue. Two skeins are available.
Preview #11: Rose Gold
A pink-copper-gold color, complete with shiny silk content and pink speckles that add interest as you knit them. One skein is available, and it was dyed on Wexford Merino Silk.
Preview #12: Ten Thousand Lakes
This colorway is perfect for a pair of warm winter socks, for him or for her. Light teal, grey, mocha, subtle green, and golden brown are kettle dyed in this colorway. Two skeins are available, both dyed on McClellan Fingering.
Preview #13: Jubilee
Cherries Jubilee and a bright spring day — that’s what this colorway conjures. Warm pink and red atop a base of pale blue. Jade green and bark brown balance the colorway. Two skeins are available, both are dyed on our McClellan Fingering.
Preview #14: Chlorophyll
Last but not least, another skein I should be happy to add to my personal stash if none of you desire to adopt it. Chlorophyll is everything that’s leafy and beautiful and alive. Not unlike the view from my deck during the summer:
Or after a rainstorm:
A single skein is all I have. I wish there were endless supplies. Dyed on our lovely Adorn Sock, it makes my heart beat a little faster.
And that’s it for this Carpe Yarnem stocking! All of these will be available for purchase right here on the blog starting at 12:00 noon Eastern time tomorrow. Program your cell phone alarms now. Thank you for having a peek at my recent bout with Creativity!
read user's comments (30)
February 7th, 2010 at 10:06 am
Is the website changing today too?? Where do we find them on your site?? Huh, huh, huh??? We must know!!
February 7th, 2010 at 10:11 am
Exciting!
February 7th, 2010 at 10:13 am
can’t wait to see more!
February 7th, 2010 at 10:22 am
The stocking will happen here on the blog tomorrow (Monday). But first, previews!
February 7th, 2010 at 10:24 am
Will it happen during working hours? Wondering if can stay awake if it’s later. Priorities, priorities…
February 7th, 2010 at 10:29 am
So pretty!!!!
February 7th, 2010 at 11:57 am
*DROOL* *FAINT* *REVIVE*
“One of each, please.”
February 7th, 2010 at 12:04 pm
Oh YES! I want them all!!
February 7th, 2010 at 12:21 pm
I’m in trouble!
February 7th, 2010 at 12:23 pm
Oh how pretty! Carpe Yarnem, indeed! Maybe the birthday gods will shine upon some Fairy Forest for me tomorrow!!!
February 7th, 2010 at 1:36 pm
Oh, I love each and every one!
February 7th, 2010 at 3:03 pm
I hope I can get in on this tomorrow. I think you should make this an annual event.. SuperSock Sunday
Very pretty things. Instant Gratification and a great way to try out new types of yarns.
February 7th, 2010 at 4:08 pm
Oh please sweet Yarnista, please have a sweaters worth in Springvale Super Merino!!!
February 7th, 2010 at 4:20 pm
Om My! I have to have tiara!!
February 7th, 2010 at 4:49 pm
Ok just so there isn’t any fighting I would like both skeins of Woodland sent to me (for safe keeping of course
jk! ) This would make such cute longies and Noah is in need……. Here’s hoping my fingers are fast enough! 
February 7th, 2010 at 5:25 pm
Ok ladies, Chlorophyll is MINE!!!
February 7th, 2010 at 5:49 pm
waaa- i’ll be teaching tomorrow at noon (well 9am for me). So many lovelies, it’s probably just as well. Not sure I could decide.
February 7th, 2010 at 10:01 pm
*fainted*
Sharon you are a tease. A gigantic one.
I love all of them! I hope I’d still be awake today at 12 midnight…
February 7th, 2010 at 10:37 pm
These are so beautiful! Maybe I will attempt to snag one or 2 tomorrow
February 8th, 2010 at 7:34 am
You never disappoint, Sharon. You amaze me.
February 8th, 2010 at 9:02 am
OMG! I had a nightmare about this last night! Actually I guess it was more of an anxiety dream. I dreamed I was placing my order and the stuff was disappearing before my eyes! Then there were colors listed that weren’t previewed and so I hesitated…then THEY disappeared! Then I could see items in stock, but my “Buy Now” button was gone. ACKKKKKK!! All I ask is one skein of Tiara (and maybe one persimmon…). Is that too much??
February 8th, 2010 at 10:05 am
They’re all SO pretty! Please, please, PLEASE let me get the Rose Gold!
February 8th, 2010 at 10:13 am
Sharon, these are gorgeous!
February 8th, 2010 at 10:43 am
Very pretty. Wish I could get some. Maybe the next stocking.
Must say, a Super Yarn Sunday during the Super Bowl would be lots of fun. Great theme for stockings- all around holidays, events.
February 8th, 2010 at 11:21 am
How do we purchase the yarn? I love them all!
February 8th, 2010 at 11:24 am
ps. I claim the seaglass!!!
February 8th, 2010 at 12:09 pm
How do we buy them?
February 8th, 2010 at 12:42 pm
Um, not sure how to buy but I WANT STRATA!!!
February 8th, 2010 at 1:30 pm
totally missed out! these were gorgeous sharon! are you planning on doing this again?
February 10th, 2010 at 8:02 am
colors so intensely beautiful, I welled up… must be all the snow…