Signature Series Kit 2: Ferndale Shawl - Now Available!

I'm very excited to announce the Ferndale Shawl kits are now available for purchase.

Kit includes 2 skeins of Twist Monkey in “Old Money”, ravelry/digital delivered copy of Ferndale Shawl pattern (written & charted), and a coordinating fabric project bin courtesy of Harbor House Baskets - retail price for items individually is $80.50 -
KIT PRICE $70.00 + S&H 
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The project bin included with this kit is lovely! Square base 6.5" x 6.5" (16cm x 16cm) / 7 3/4" (19.5 cm) tall. Cotton with stabilizer/stiffener - shown with top edge turned down to show off contract/coordinating internal fabric. Lovely shades of cream/ecru/beige - will compliment almost any decor; excellent size for your current knitting project & tools. Could readily hold 4 skeins of yarn + project. Multiple home uses as well.

COUPON CODES DO NOT APPLY to this item. Thank you.

Please, if you are not a member of ravelry, let me know what email address to deliver your pattern to. Patterns will NOT be delivered in print format. Thank you.

Quantities are limited, so act fast.  Pattern and yarn will not be available again until February 2016.

Signature Series Kit 2: Ferndale Shawl - Now Available!

I'm very excited to announce the Ferndale Shawl kits are now available for purchase.

Kit includes 2 skeins of Twist Monkey in “Old Money”, ravelry/digital delivered copy of Ferndale Shawl pattern (written & charted), and a coordinating fabric project bin courtesy of Harbor House Baskets - retail price for items individually is $80.50 -
KIT PRICE $70.00 + S&H 
International Shipping is available.

The project bin included with this kit is lovely! Square base 6.5" x 6.5" (16cm x 16cm) / 7 3/4" (19.5 cm) tall. Cotton with stabilizer/stiffener - shown with top edge turned down to show off contract/coordinating internal fabric. Lovely shades of cream/ecru/beige - will compliment almost any decor; excellent size for your current knitting project & tools. Could readily hold 4 skeins of yarn + project. Multiple home uses as well.

Yarn: Twist Monkey - 70% Superwash Merino/30% Silk 100g/438 yards
This is a high-twist single with a gorgeous sheen and light halo.
Very fancy - the perfect choice for formal wear, heirlooms, weddings, etc.

COUPON CODES DO NOT APPLY to this item. Thank you.

Please, if you are not a member of ravelry, let me know what email address to deliver your pattern to. Patterns will NOT be delivered in print format. Thank you.

Quantities are limited, so act fast.  Pattern and yarn will not be available again until February 2016.

Click to Purchase

Dyeing for Fall!!

Autumn is fast approaching. It has always been my favorite time of year. I love the smells - crisp morning air, rain, school supplies, yarn, fresh split logs for the fire, bread... all the things that come with the return to school days and the preparation for colder weather. I also love all the colors, especially the changing of the leaves.

Ferndale Shawl in Twist Monkey "Old Money"

This year I'm hard at work preparing a dye-namic explosion of yarn choices for you. There are new yarn bases, which I wrote about before, and some fun new colors. There are also a couple of exciting new kits on the way - the first of which will be the second edition of the Signature Series. This kit includes the Ferndale Shawl pattern, two (2) skeins of Twist Monkey in "Old Money" and a coordinating project bin in exclusive cooperation with Harbor House Baskets - a very luxurious kit indeed! This kit is available in very limited quantities, so you'll want to move fast once they go on sale. If you'd like to make an early reservation, either contact me on Ravelry in the Dye Monkey Yarns Group or email me directly. Early reservations get first notification when kits go on sale, prior to public announcement.

Shop Update: New Colorways for Fall!

 I've just updated my Etsy Shop with new colorways!

Drusilla on Tap Monkey fingering

Two of my favorites this season are Drusilla and Night Shadows.

Drusilla is a strong, powerful, magical and decidedly evil woman. She's also loyal, loving and beautiful, but cross her and she'll call upon the flying monkeys.

Lovely walnut wood tones from deep browns to tawny tans, accented with glorious rich purples and lavenders. This yarn was kettle dyed, but due to some clever techniques, it is likely to self stripe if you knit socks with it.

Night Shadows on Hip Hop Monkey fingering

Night Shadows

Curious shapes appear in the dark of night, especially under a full moon.

Deep navy, black-navy shadows, full moon white and many interesting shades in between.