"Curvy women are real women. Skinny women are real women. Women who have had boob jobs or lip enhancements or liposuction are still real women. Size 0 may make no sense mathematically, but a woman who wears that size is as real as the one who wears a size 16. What makes us “real” people is not the shape of our flesh but our basic humanity. And we lose our humanity when we judge – not when we lose weight, gain weight, or make the intensely personal decision to undergo cosmetic surgery."

— Hugo Schwyzer

is going to geek out, watch movies and knit today! FTW! I might even go grocery shopping and grill too, but that's kinda if-fy, right now.

does not like dog owners who DO NOT CURB THEIR DOG on the trail. If you can't/won't control your dog and your dog bites me, I'll be that rabid b!tch that will kick your a$$. RABIES SHOTS ARE NOT FUN FOR ANYONE. /endrant

just got off my sofa and walked the Trolley Trail! YAY! What's up with the costume attire on the trail these days? I can be Black Cat Woman.

Tonight, They Have a Mate.

I made these original single skeins of yarn back in 2009 at Yarn School.  I was dyeing so fast that day in Yarn School that I didn't even think to make matching pairs. and tonight, I decided to try to match the original skein and ended up with something close.
The Hot Fuschia and Purple mate came out too diluted so I need to overdye in a strong dye solution of Hot Fuschia again.

Adventures in Dyeing

Knit Picks Bare Stroll Fingering Sock Yarn Dye Blanks dyed with Jacquard Acid Dyes

Knit Picks Sock Blank dyed with Jacquard Acid Dyes Teal, Emerald, and Chartreuse and Knit Picks Sock Blank dyed with Jacquard Vermillion, Hot Fuchsia, and Salmon

Knit Picks Sock Blank dyed with Jacquard Acid Dyes Teal, Emerald, and Chartreuse

Knit Picks Sock Blank dyed with Jacquard Acid Dyes Teal, Emerald, and Chartreuse

 Knit Picks Sock Blank dyed with Jacquard Vermillion, Hot Fuchsia, and Salmon

 Knit Picks Sock Blank dyed with Jacquard Vermillion, Hot Fuchsia, and Salmon

Lessons Learned:
- Put a lifeline in both sides of the blank to prevent unraveling.

- Spray both sides of the sock blank with vinegar solution so that dye strikes on application to lessen bleeding.
- Dye both sides of the sock blank to ensure complete saturation between stitches otherwise small patches of white will show through when stitches are apart.
- Emerald and Salmon require extra saturation.
- Allow at least 3 hours for a complete dyeing session.

Synthrapol is FABULOUS! Great pre-wash and after-wash. I use it for removing color from my hands and work surface. Really helps in getting extra dye out during the rinse.

Mistakes to be Avoided:

Emerald requies extra saturation. Dye both sides of blank.

Re-dye with Emerald again to cover the blank spots.

Re-dye the Chartreuse with Teal to cover the splotch.

Re-dye the Chartreuse with Teal to cover the splotch.

Salmon requires extra saturation. Dye both sides of blank.

has a new found enthusiasm for a brotha with a big gun! :: drools :: My man 50 Cent is thug-nificent in Gun! http://bit.ly/aOp705