This is what I was working on this morning. Is it just me, or does it look like some kind of arcane blue spaghetti made by Star Trek aliens? It’s some superwash sock yarn, along with some teal and navy dye, and vinegar. Mmmm, hot wet wool. Very fragrant. Better than wet dog. Luckily for my customers, the finished product doesn’t smell like wet dog, or wet sheep. After dyeing, I thoroughly wash my yarns and fibres with Dr Bronner’s Liquid Soap (in Lavender, Rose, or Almond). If you haven’t tried it, I strongly recommend you do if you get the chance. Rose in particular smells just amazing, great as hand soap, body wash, yarn wash etc. Dr Bronner was a bit kooky, but he knew his soaps and fragrances.
This is what I get for not wearing gloves. Sometimes I like to pretend I’m totally hardcore, like a pro chef, plonking my fingers in to boiling pots and pans, but really I’m just forgetful. Well that and I find I work better when I actually interact with the fibre on a tactile level, it feels more natural and organic. Black dye under my fingernails is a small price to pay for being able to play with pretty colours all day. :)