freeform lace flower capelet
I started this in April and finished the stitching in June. I just finished weaving in the rest of those pesky ends. Yay!! It is blocking and drying right now. The yarn is 50/50 wool/alpaca in fingering weight. I dyed it with black beans for the blue, bayberry leaves for the yellow . I overdyed some of the yellow with the blue for the green and blue/green variegated. Fun!
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About sarahcrit
About Me:
Otherwise known as Ms. Busy Fingers.
In my free time this winter I experimented a lot with dyeing yarn with natural stuff like oak bark and pine needles. The colors from nature are so alive! I've been crocheting for several years now - took to it with a vengeance! When I am not hookin, I take care of the rich people's gardens out here on this rock in the sea.
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It turned out gorgeous!!
mad for crochet!
Thanks! I can't wait until it dries and I can take another picture of it all blocked out.
Beautiful! Those colors are fabulous. How well do your dyes hold up to washing?
mad for crochet!
Yeah! I am really excited about how well these dyes came out. With gentle handwashing all is well so far. They may fade a little in strong sunlight over time, though. I used alum as a mordant to help with fastness.
When I'm riding I'm right...
That is beautiful. Gorgeous colors! I never knew black beans would give that color.... must add to the list of things to try in my lifetime.
~Tessa
She comes up with some really cool stuff for dying! doesn't she!!
I'm really impressed with your dying and crocheting abilities. Beautiful colors and design. I like the flower and leaf motifs.
chain4ever