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Tag Archives: sock yarn
Elemental – April 2016 Tiger Club Reveal
Did you know that metals burn in bright colors? Yup, they do! In a really loose form of actually using my Chem minor, I took the ideas of these flames and put together 4 warm colors and 4 cool colors to … Continue reading
Fiber Friday – Tiger Twist
It’s that time again, and as promised, here are some new colors of Tiger Twist. This yarn is a thicker sock weight, made with merino wool with a tighter twist. When knit snuggly, it makes very durable socks…I finally had … Continue reading
Rainbows!
Rainbows are always popular at The Painted Tiger…..I love to make them, and knitters and spinners love to make stuff with them. I’ve been overdue for a batch, so here’s what came out of the dyepot one sunny afternoon! These … Continue reading
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Tagged fresh from the dyepot, hand dyed yarn pr0n, rainbows, sock yarn
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Fresh From the Dyepot – MCN
Well, this may be a bit fashionably late, but I finally have some MCN (that’s superwash merino, cashmere, and nylon sock yarn) up in the shop in 5 scrumptious colors. It is as soft as you imagine, and will make … Continue reading
Fresh from the Dyepot – Tiger Twist Sock Yarn
Ok, ok, don’t faint. I did indeed do a sock yarn update! It has been a long time coming due to changing over dye systems. Well I’m now ready to roll out the new and improved rich, deep, and bright … Continue reading
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June Tiger Club Reveal
USPS is telling me that all the packages were delivered today, so I’m going ahead with the June reveal. Here are my inspiration pictures: Day Lily and Rose. I wanted to capture the gradient by hand dyeing from pink to … Continue reading
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Tagged corriedale, fiber, hand dyed, sock yarn, tiger club, wool
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Introducing Bengal Twist
I really love BFL (Blue Faced Leicester), and since the mill that makes regular Bengal has closed, I’ve sourced a new sock yarn I like even better! I am calling it Bengal Twist, and it is 100% superwash BFL. This … Continue reading
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New Panda Sock Yarn Up!
Yup, I’ve been busy! Lots of new colors of hand dyed Panda Sock Yarn for you. Panda is a blend of 60% Superwash Merino Wool, 30% Bamboo Rayon, and 10% Nylon. It is a fantastic yarn for socks or for … Continue reading
Introducing Zephyr
Welcome the newest yarn in the zoo…. Zephyr Lace. This 50-50 blend of silk and merino is soft, lustrous, and has a great drape to it. 1200 yards in 4 oz skeins for your shawl or weaving projects. Next is … Continue reading
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Rainbow Stripe Fillet of Sole
Ok, ok, I know you are waiting eagerly for the newsletter in your email that I have skeins of Star & Stripes, Forever ready to go. (I dyed a big batch today, so soon, I promise!!) Rainbow Brite Stripe will … Continue reading
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