I am still experimenting with dyeing wool yarn.This yarn is dyed with Pro Chem dye.I just used red dye,its the way you apply it.This time I used a squirt bottle.Put the dye heavier in some places then others.Where it was lighter it turned sort of a pink and where the dye did not get, the white is still there.So it really looks like I used two or three colours.This yarn is so soft to knit with.75 % wool and 25% nylon.

This is the finished kool aid dyed sock.

Kool Aid Dyeing

Well I have used kool aid for refreshments,but never for dyeing.This is the first time that I have dyed wool yarn.Usually I dye wool fabric,soI decided I would give it a try.I started out with off white Knit Picks 75% wool 25% nylon.Soaked the wool in warm water and a bit of vinegar.I used Lemon-lime andIce Blue Kool-Aid.I painted it with a sponge brush alternating the colours around the skein,Put it in the microwave for 2 mins, let it rest for 2 mins and then zapped it again for 2 mins.Next I rinsed it in warm water,rolled it in a towel to take what water was left in it and hung it to dry.This is the results .

Ladies Machine Knit Sock-Size 7-8 Pattern

These socks were knit on a KnitKing knitting machine machine.Tension 8 ribbing--10 stocking stitch.
Patons 4 ply Kroy Sock yarn was used for these socks.
Ribbing
Cast of 57 sts.Rib 25 rows.
Change to main machine and knit 40 rows.
Divide sts:on each side remove 14 sts on stitch holder or contrast yarn .I hand feed 4 rows.these sts are left on contrast yarn and are woven to the heel piece after sock is knit.
Knit 45 rows on remaining sts.This will be the top of the foot.
Now knit short rows to make the toe.
Put 1 needle on cam side in holding position,beginning each row until 10 sts remain in center.
Now wrap first st next to cam (this stitch only) then bring back in knitting position,one at a time the needle opposite cam until all sts are back in knitting position.
Knit 45 rows then dec as was done for toe.This is the heel.Knit several rows of contrast yarn and remove from machine.Finish--Weave the open heel sts to the open leg sts.Weave back of leg seam and sides of instep.

Machine Knit Socks

Hello it has been some time since I published on here.It is not that I have been on vacation,but just busy getting ready for the holidays etc.
I decided to get my knitting machine out to knit some socks.Here are two pictures,an unfinished sock and a finished sock.

Circular Baby Blanket

Machine Knit Baby Blanket

Circular Baby Blanket

Hello,it kind of looks like I have been on vacation,or took the summer off.My DH had an operation in June and that has kept me busy at times.I still had time to work at my hobbies in my spare time. I finally got back at the knitting machine after about 20 years stored away.I completed a wool sweater for myself and the baby blanket. I am working on another rughooked Christmas chair mat like the one I have on here earlier.I have 6 round bottom chairs ,so someday hope to make enough for each chair.I made a few Christmas presents but not as many as I usually do.