Gift Knitting
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| neck warmer knit with Kool-aid dyed yarn August 2017 |
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| the middle skein is the one used for the cowl pictured in this post. |
Yarn: reclaimed wool that was dyed with Kool-aid and food coloring.
Pattern: Eternity Scarf by Michele Wang (Ravelry link)
pattern was adjusted to ensure I would have enough yarn
The pattern has directions for three sizes and has a
rolled bottom edge
To limit the roll of the edge, I knit three rows of the
middle section ten rows from the bottom.
Needle: US, size 8
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| care tag attached to the gift cowl |
Fantastic results! I am again surprised at how intense you were able to achieve the colors from the Kool-Aid! When I knit from 100% wool, I always include a tag to handwash/dry!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Love those colors together. I have not included care tags, but so far I've only knit for my husband, son, his girlfriend and one other friend...no need for care tags with those people!!
ReplyDeleteTurned out so pretty...
ReplyDeleteHow fun that you reclaimed that yarn...love that! E
ReplyDeleteThat turned out beautifully.
ReplyDeleteI only gift my handknits to other knitters (or Steve) and they already KNOW how to take care of them. No tag needed.
Hum, should be something I do. But this year I'm not knitting except to try to finish an sweater. But too hot now. B
ReplyDeleteHow fun! I used to gift tag my stuff. I seem to be less organized about my gift giving, even my hand knits these days. I think this fall I'm hoping to have a return to normal.
ReplyDeleteHow pretty. The colors are beautiful together. I haven't used gift tags and now I wonder why. Thanks for the suggestion. :-)
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Betsy
Your hand dyed yarn is beautiful and what a lovely gift idea for Christmas.
ReplyDeleteI never would have thought that that cowl came from that skein! COOL.
ReplyDeleteI love how you repurpose Nancy ! I write in a note how to care for the item usually