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I've been knitting for some years now but have never, in all that time, used hand dyed yarn. Well, I finally decided to broaden my yarn experience and have completed my first project using a hand dyed fiber from Twisted Sisters Yarn. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , , , I don't ever remember a time when I didn't knit. However, I have to confess that it's only recently that I turned my hand to hand-dyed yarns. Maybe the more I knit the more snobbish I become about it. I hope not. Anyhow, I've just tried using some hand-dyed wool from Rio De La Plata Yarn. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , Knitting with hand dyed yarn is becoming more and more popular as people are discovering the beautiful and unique qualities of garments made from hand dyed fiber. Buying variegated hand dyed yarn can be expensive, so why not make your own? It's easy, fun and rewarding. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , , , The more I knit, the more I realize how much I have to learn. Many years ago I started knitting simple patterns with cheap yarn I found in my local shop. Years later, I now find myself shopping around for new designs and colors using hand-dyed yarns from all over the world. My latest discovery is Rio De La Plata Yarn. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , , Twisted Sisters Yarn was founded by Lynne Vogel and friends over ten years ago. They are a group of innovative hand dyers and designers who have helped to bring modern designs as well as a sense of fun to the world of hand dyed yarn. Not only does Twisted Sisters Yarn mix together breathtaking colors to produce unique colorways, it also uses only the best fibers available. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , I didn't really notice it at first; it just sort of crept up on me. But, I'd turned into a yarn snob. I found myself only using hand dyed yarn for all my projects and refusing to knit with anything 'down market'. Sirdar yarn showed me the error of my ways. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , , Creating your own hand dyed yarn isn't difficult and can be fun. With a little practice, you'll making yarn that is beautiful and unique. Here's a recipe using grape juice. With wool get a dusty-rose color, on cotton you'll get soft lavender. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , , In days gone by, yarn was obtained locally. It was usually hand-dyed, of high quality and unique. Things changed, and knitters bought branded yarns that were chemically dyed, of regular though unremarkable quality and were the same the world over. Thank heavens things are changing, and fast! Today, we are seeing the resurgence of unique and beautiful yarns. What follows is a tiny selection of what's now available. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , Have you been thinking about replacing your stained and faded carpet? If your carpet is otherwise in good condition, consider having your stains removed and carpet dyed by a carpet care professional. Related Article Tags: , , , , , ,
One of my earliest childhood memories is learning to knit from my grandmother. Being one of four girls in my family of six children, I was the only who took any interest in it. To do this day, I believe my grandmother and I had a special connection because of our common love of knitting. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , Making your own hand dyed yarn can be fun, rewarding and cheap. It's not that difficult to make either, and with a little practice, you'll making yarn that is beautiful and unique. Here's a recipe using turmeric. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , Fashion Trends come and go. Take a look at the 70's and 80's. Remember psychedelic lights and tie dye materials? Look back with us at a distinctive time. Related Article Tags: , , , , Tips for Taking Care of Your High-Quality and Designer Leather Heandbags and Fashion Jewelry. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , You've spent countless hours searching for the perfect prom dress, and finally found it. Now you need to find the perfect shoe to go with your dress. But it doesn't have to be hard! All you need to know is a few fashion tricks, and the perfect prom shoe will be yours. Related Article Tags: , , Fashion is all encompassing. Do you make fashion, or fashion makes you? How much are you affected by the latest trends? Let us look at this issue impersonally. Fashion and romance go hand in hand. Fashion is mainly close to hearts of ladies for obvious reasons. Both men and women can wear fashion that best communicates romance. Modernity has birthed new trends in fashion which has been used to make romance even greater. Fashion in clothes is especially vital when you are talking about romance. As a lady, what you wear and how you wear can determine the romance in your relationship. Pearls are considered nature's gemstones and are perfect for inclusion in fine jewelry. Harvested from oysters, pearls are chosen in a similar fashion to other gemstones, including diamonds. When looking to purchase a pearl, follow the following seven tips in order to find the best pearl for your money. Related Article Tags: , , , While considered by many as daring, outlandish and provocative, Japanese fashion has come a long way from being just about kimonos and school uniforms. Their eye-popping and flamboyant outfits have largely been influenced by Japan’s huge underground club scene. Tokya and Osaka is where Japanese Street Fashion is at its best. By adopting a mixture of current and traditional trends along with foreign and local labels, Japanese youth have created their own unique blend of fashion. Related Article Tags: , , , , , I've been knitting sweaters and scarves using Berroco yarn for years but Sirdar has been a recent discovery for me. I love using these yarns because of their modern color mixes and fiber combinations. Both companies also provide beautiful knitting patterns that complement their funky and fun fibers. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , , , , Most of us simply concentrate on getting our dress right and forget there’s more to dressing up than just the dress. In fact your hairdo, makeup, dress, jewellery, bag and shoes, every thing needs to be in harmony complementing your overall look. And this holds true not just for special occasions but for your routine dressing as well. Here are a few tips to help you get the look right. Related Article Tags: , , , ,
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