Kool-Aid + Yarn = Moments of Chaos
(How I spent Sunday morning!)
An old skein of white wool has lingered a while now in my stash basket - a freebie that I wasn't sure what to do with. I've had it in my head I wanted to try the Kool-Aid/Dyeing thing with the 3 probably very old packets of Kool-aid found in a kitchen drawer.
Online instructions for dyeing yarn with Kool-Aid were consulted. Probably should have read up on the process a little longer before deciding today was the day I would give it a try.
It was not without its moments. The line from Armageddon about a "god dam Greek tragedy" leapt to mind when the hank of soggy vinegar & warm water soaked yarn fell from its bonds. Into a tangled mess of knots that could easily have prompted the decision to deposit the entire slightly stinky (vinegar) mess into the trash bin. But not I. Onward.
Um. GLOVES next time for sure! Thank goodness for Comet, a nail scrubber & yesterday's sink full of dirty dishes or my hands would still be this Strawberry/Orange/Tropical Punch combo.
Also: Finished Socktoberfest Socks - pair 3.
3 comments:
I have decided that even the more Greek moments in my life are really just "educational moments." This has saved me from having to admit to judgement errors on many an adventure.
I like the results, though. I've never dyed with Kool-aid before. I keep saying I'm gonna give it a go.
I have never tried to dye with Kool-Aid or just dying at all...
So, what are you going to make with that yarn?
love the color... and admire your courage!
:)
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