Sometimes, all you can say is what the f*#k huh? Dyeing should be an exact science, it is as a matter of fact. But not here at chez moi.. I wrote the colors down, I even set them aside so that I could repeat the fine experience I had the first time around. And, after the conversation I had with Paula just the other night, I should remember that I DO know better than to expect the same results. I’d have to measure precisely, in every way. I did not do that. I got what I should have expected… something different. So, huh! How do I go back and get what I’m after?? Can I?? Huh?
Remember the old song… if you can’t be with the one you love, love the one you’re with..
what I tried to match..
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what I got..
Here’s ‘Ink’
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8 responses to “expectations”
Still……looks pretty close, but probably no cigar, eh? I like Ink too (must-look-away-now).
Well, you can rip back a bit and knit alternating colorways. I love that Ink!!!
I’m trying not to go back and look at Atlantic… Must. Be. Strong. 😉 With both my girls having birthdays in the next week I can’t be spending money on yarn, no matter how delicious it is.
What about doing a third batch and knitting the shawl a la the Koigu Charlotte’s Web the way the yarns change in sections? That would look nice!
I agree with post #1. WHY ARE YOU DOING THIS TO ME?
Charlotte’s web technique sounds like a good workaround instead of trying the impossible.
I like that song. I’m very impressed… and tempted… by all your dyeing efforts. Currently on yarn diet though. Must… be …. strong……
The Ink is GORGEOUS!!!
I very much like “What I Got.” Interesting name for a colorway, too. Tee-hee. With the touch of brown, it looks rather like winter giving way to spring. Also makes me wonder what will happen when I next throw some skeins into a kettle of myrtle green…
Oh, and I found out there is NO REHEARSAL tomorrow, so I can attend spinning after all, IF I can get up and get going after being out late tonight. The Boys (Black 47) are back in town (at The Call), and I’m scheduled to do merchandise as usual. Must remember to pack my earplugs so I am not also deaf on top of brain-dead from lack of sleep…
I love your colors and your names … I have to see them in person someday. I can’t wait to see what people make of your yarns – love Margene’s shawl rendition.