Look at this beautiful Tunis yarn I got from Tarheelbilly Farm. It’s from the sheep Hollis. I think I might dye it. I have 1000 yards. What shall I make? It is a Shave’Em to Save’Em yarn! If you are participating, get it while it lasts!
Here’s my turmeric dyed Cotswold. I fixed the color with vinegar and relanolized the yarn. Much better. The color no longer comes off on my hands and it’s softer. What shall I make?
Snakes & Cranes 
I love that personal touch the farm has done, with the detail of the actual sheep. The colour is so intense on your turmeric dyeing, natural dyes often give a bit of a washed out colour, but this is so rich.
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Thanks! It became darker as it dried, which I thought was interesting.
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The cotswold would make a gorgeous cowl. I envision something with lots of texture that’s wrapped around a few times:) Whatever you make will be beautiful!
What color will you dye the new yarn?
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I’m not sure. I might research natural dyes and see what appeals. I think for the Cotswold I will swatch and maybe it will tell me what it wants to be.
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Will you use more natural dyes for the new yarn? The turmeric turned out gorgeous, there must be other things that work as well as that for different colours.
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Yes I think I will do some research for a natural dye I can use for the Tunis.
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That turmeric yarn is such a handsome colour. I too think that a shawl would be lovely. Or a sweater/vest (a boxy kind). Or basically anything. Have you ever used indigo or henna for yarn? Can henna be used with yarn?
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I don’t know if henna can be used for yarn. But I reserved a bunch of natural dyeing books at the library. I’ll let you know! A shawl might be nice.
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I’ve never thought about henna for yarn but the idea just popped into my head…
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That’s a beautiful color, Alissa!
Is this a fine wool? A draping elegant shawl might be lovely.
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It is fine. When I wound it today I noticed it doesn’t have much elasticity. A shawl might be good. I wonder if I could weave with it.
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I can’t wait to see what you do with the Tunis. For the Cotswald I think a 2 color shawl with navy (perhaps indigo dyed by you) would look amazing.
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Oh wow, that is vibrant! Hollis the sheep cracks me up, but what nice yarn!
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You got some beautiful yarns! That turmeric dyed yarn is just gorgeous – such deep color! With 1000 yards of worsted, you could probably make a sweater, or maybe a poncho or capelet?
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The turmeric dyed wool is stunning!
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Thank you!
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