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Capolette, by Elizabeth Smith, is the lighter-weight version of her original Capo layering top! Part capelet, part poncho, this little layering top is easy to make and fun to wear. It makes a great warm-weather-friendly layering piece.Pom Pom Spring 2023 Issue 44 is now available. You never know what the day will bring with spring, so it’s the perfect season for layering!I finished my CocoKnits Emma sweater (again). I added the neckband because I made the v-neck a little too big and floppy.You are all familiar with the Rhinebeck Sweater, right? You create that special sweater to wear to the New York Sheep and Wool Festival in Rhinebeck, NY each year. Well, one of our repeat attendees at KnitWit at the Shores has suggested we all create Searsport Shawls. I think this would be an amazing idea. June evenings are likely to still need shawls by the ocean here in Maine.Check out these adorable new Stitch Stoppers from @foxandpinestitchesWonderland Yarns' deSTITCHnation colorways this year are inspired by tales as 'old as time'! Each month will come with a custom designed enamel pin on a collectible card and pattern for the featured yarn base of the month.KnitWit Yarn Shop Facebook Page
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Category Archives: Dyeing
Experimenting with natural dyes – Coffee
For my second experiment with natural dyes, I used coffee. I just saved the grounds from my husband’s french press for a few week (plus I added in a few whole bean just for good measure.) My son enjoyed helping … Continue reading
Experimenting with natural dyes – Goldenrod
For my first experiment with natural dyes, I picked some goldenrod growing wild in my yard. I weighed it out to match the weight of my fibers, using mostly the flower tops. For my fibers to test this on, I … Continue reading
End of Staycation
Well, I made some pretty good progress on my fiber goals this week. I’ll be back to work tomorrow. Finish my Forest Fiesta from Knit Swirl. Done! Finish my sweater surgery. – Well, I guess the surgery part is done, … Continue reading
Making Mordants
As a first step to experiment with natural dyes. I decided to make my own mordants. Following the general instructions I found in a couple books, I mixed copper with 1 part water to 1 part vinegar. Then I mixed … Continue reading
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