In this case, the goal was to achieve a faded-blue-jean-like affect on some Woolen Morning Glory Longies. I think the photo’s will give a general idea of the process.
To Be Continued….
August 11 2008 | Yarn and baby and crochet and green and soaker and wool | 6 Comments »
I’ve been way behind on posting projects. I crocheted these longies a few weeks ago. Have been trying to get prepared for winter (Yeah, I know, it is HOT and its AUGUST). They are from the Morning Glory Longies from the LadyBugz Farm Pattern. This pattern was fairly easy, and worked up quickly. Not to mention they are cute as can be. 
These are great over cloth diapers as a soaker, or just for keeping your baby cute, warm, and in style for the winter!
Now for some visuals:
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August 09 2008 | Yarn and baby and pattern links and soaker and wool | 3 Comments »
After the Kool-Aid dyed soaker pieces dried, Crochet Diva crocheted the pieces together and crocheted a ribbed waistband and leg bands.
Voila, Finished Object:
June 21 2008 | Yarn and baby and crochet and green and soaker and wool | No Comments »
The Wee Diva needed more wool soakers, so Crochet Diva crocheted her latest soaker out of White Lamb’s Pride 85% Wool/15% Mohair. Then, Crochet Diva soaked the soaker in warm water with one squirt of dish soap for about 20 minutes.
While the soaker was soaking (hehe), Crochet Diva prepared everything for the dying process. Some people dye their wool before they crochet with it, but Crochet Diva only wanted to dye the exact amount of wool, so she opted to dye the soaker after she crocheted it.
Here is what is needed for Kool-Aid dying:
2-3 Packages of Kool-Aid or other drink mix (Depending on how deep you want the color to be)
2 TBSP White Vinegar per Kool-Aid Packet
2 TBSP Water Per Kool-Aid Packet
Plastic Wrap (Crochet Diva ended up using a ziplock baggy)
Mix Kool-Aid, Vinegar, & Water in bowl and stir until your drink mix is fully disolved. Lay Plastic Wrap flat on work area. Put wool or soaker on top of plastic wrap. Gradually pour Kool-Aid mixture on your wool or wool item until entire surface is colored. Then wrap in plastic wrap and sit in a glass dish (This is where Crochet Diva put the soaker in a plastic baggy, and then put it into a glass dish). Put dish with wrapped soaker in microwave for three minutes. Check your baggy, and the water should no longer be colored, but should be clear:
Notice in the picture, the water in the corner of the baggy is clear, and no longer purple like grape Kool-Aid (Be careful not to burn yourself, it will be VERY HOT). When the water is clear it means that the Kool-Aid has completely absorbed and set into the wool. Rinse wool item in cool water. Then, take wool item and put onto a dry towel and roll to wring excess water from wool item. Notice how after the soaker is taken from towel, no purple residue is on the towel. The dye is really completely set into the wool.
All done, now hang dyed item to dry!
June 20 2008 | green and soaker and wool | 5 Comments »
Crochet Diva’s DH graduated from Massage School in March, and a few of his former classmates decided to get together for lunch at a wonderful little Chinese Restaraunt in town. Crochet Diva and the Wee Diva went along even though they did not know everyone. Who can say no to Chinese Buffet, especially with a large sushi bar, right?? Lunch went great, and everyone caught up with what had been going on with one another. They all joked that it was their two month reunion. Crochet Diva snapped a quick photo of everyone by the fountain to post on MassageAlumni.com for the rest of their classmates to see (And hopefully be an incentive to everyone to come along next time).
As an added bonus to the day, right next to the Chinese Restaraunt, Crochet Diva spotted this little shop.
At first she thought it was a dream, but in fact, providence was working in Crochet Diva’s favor. The sign, which can hardly be read in this cell quality photo, says: “Simply Fibers”. FIBERS??? Yes!!!! Could it be??? Crochet Diva snapped a quick photo before going in to the Chinese Restaraunt, and had plans to check it out after lunch. After everyone finished eating and said their good byes, Crochet Diva dragged her DH over to check out the place. They opened the door and stepped inside to what seemed like YARN HEAVEN… (Crochet Diva resisted her urge to take a photo inside due to the small group of knitters all sitting near the door). Despite the fact that the place entire catered to the enemy AKA knitters (Just teasing, but there does seem to be some division there :-P), it was a wonderful shop. There was a small section of books for crocheters, and Crochet Diva picked up the latest edition of Crochet Today she had been wanting, and some white wool yarn for a soaker. (Now Crochet Diva would not have to insist on going to Hobby Lobby for yarn like she had previously planned). Finding the shop was a perfect ending to a perfect lunch. It was a very good day.
Notice to all Massage Therapists (and those who love massage therapists). MassageAlumni.com is holding a blogging contest each month. Whoever posts the most blogs on their MassageAlumni.com account will win a free massage!
June 18 2008 | Hobby Lobby and MassageAlumni.com and Yarn and crochet and food and journaling and school and wool | 4 Comments »
