I start my Palm Springs Village Fest season, http://www.VillageFest.org , in nine days. Life around here is a flurry of finish work, plus the usual spin-dye-crochet routine. Today has been sock yarn dye day. 80% superwash Merino wool / 20% Tussah silk, this is my favorite sock yarn, that works for any of your fingering weight yarn projects. The process in pictures!

Living in a desert, I’m aware of my water usage. With California’s drought, I’m super-hyper-mega aware! I’ll re-use as much water as I can. I have dedicated tubs for pre-dye soak and finish rinse, and, of course, dye pans. I’ll continue to add just enough water to use, rather than run all new water.

Sparkling clean and ready to work.

Ready and waiting for the yarn.

Manipulating dye into the yarn.