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05/10/2006

Dye-O-Rama MeMe

I don't usually do these but for the swap I thought I would, even though my pal and I have already been in contact and discussed colors. Here you go.

Specific to this swap:

Your favorite colors?
Anything but black, brown and orange. Like them with other colors but not alone.

Preferred yarn weight (Fingering, Sport, DK, maybe even Worsted)?
Fingering for socks. Any other weight is fine for other projects.

Do you prefer solid or multicolored yarn?
Not solid, solid. I really like shading

If your buddy is able to do so, would you like a variegated, self-striping, or self-patterning yarn?
Anything is fine

Would you be interested in a wool blend sock yarn (nylon, tencel, silk, acrylic, alpaca, etc.)?
Blends are fine

Imagine the perfect colorway. What would you name it?
No Names

What was the biggest appeal to you for joining this dye-along?
A creative swap was what appealed

General yarn/fiber questions:

Have you dyed yarn/fiber before?
Yes

If so, what’s your favorite dye and method?
I like to drip dye fiber then spin it.

Do you spin?
Yes

Have you knit socks before?
Yes

Do you use sock yarn for just socks or in other patterns too?
I have used it for fingerless mitts.

Favorite kind of needles (brand, materials, straights or circs, etc)?
Circulars. Inox or Addi

Nothing to do with knitting/yarn/fiber in any way but seemed kinda fun:

Do you have a favorite candy or mail-able snack?
Don’t really like candy. But do like salty snacks.

What’s your favorite animal?
Horses

Do you have pets? What are their species/names/ages?
Bear, Lab, 9. Rocky, Boston Terrier, 7. Daisy, Boston Terrier, almost a year. Plus 4 cats ans 2 horses.

If you were a color what color would you be?
Red

Do you have a wishlist?
No