tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24871535278581860542024-03-12T23:28:49.017-07:00Dye Monkey Yarns, Patterns & MoreKnitting and dyeing stories, experiences, solutions, and original pattern designs by Jessica LHeureuxJessica L'Heureuxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04063016253368269088noreply@blogger.comBlogger565125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487153527858186054.post-72330692867732743382023-04-05T17:55:00.002-07:002023-04-05T17:55:33.259-07:00I'm back and so's my yarn!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT1NeI230fe5jKgH4FwHuXjG3XqZJpJCKQsIfkik08vlxeMAgH8RZjJe1aUljZN2ho0HAIh8hFoV6FEtUddQ5_RJ47gx3pT40VmqWGeVx010fjOLVnU8pBLUJta4GWKHWUOpw7pF3mip_QeP4jKJPZQ-W32au0VZHcQdtic6Upx_Iq4iV19c8-owTJbA/s3468/Wednesdays%20child.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; display: inline !important; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3468" data-original-width="3468" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT1NeI230fe5jKgH4FwHuXjG3XqZJpJCKQsIfkik08vlxeMAgH8RZjJe1aUljZN2ho0HAIh8hFoV6FEtUddQ5_RJ47gx3pT40VmqWGeVx010fjOLVnU8pBLUJta4GWKHWUOpw7pF3mip_QeP4jKJPZQ-W32au0VZHcQdtic6Upx_Iq4iV19c8-owTJbA/w400-h400/Wednesdays%20child.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wednesday's Child on Tap Monkey</td></tr></tbody></table><p>I'm very proud to announce that I've been pulled back out of retirement, and will be dyeing yarns exclusively for <b><a href="https://www.practicalstitchcraftabq.com/" target="_blank">Practical Stitchcraft</a></b>!</p><p><b>Yarns will become available online beginning Saturday, April 8th at 10am MST</b> </p><p>I'm creating lots of new colorways, so be sure to follow @Practical.Stitchcraft on Instagram and <a href="https://www.practicalstitchcraftabq.com/collections" target="_blank"><b>bookmark the website</b></a>. </p><p>In addition to my yarns, Practical Stitchcraft carries a wonderful assortment of tools and notions including a full line of hooks and needles. </p><p>If you are local to Albuquerque be sure to check out upcoming events and if you're interested in learning to knit, or just need some help with a particular project, be sure to check out the class offerings. <br /><br /></p>Jessica L'Heureuxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04063016253368269088noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487153527858186054.post-60819482545246593752023-03-30T10:49:00.003-07:002023-03-30T10:49:42.594-07:00Have you ever heard of a whisper campaign?<p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikkJv2hd9ZkT7G_F0TDJBMJ-PkCsLsUoHLl3xvQbaDF9ZMEBpDJW_sVbvXXOjz2UPbZ2B7Dt9HIqGptTIYrtoY1DII27jBjOxUsjDWUsbQyO2ypIopfyrUdBYzgXaZcKEKPH_wFRq0ZFF661-MnOi2ErH8R8oXY6HWSj8hfPJGbQQ6lwyPyhUnuawSNA/s301/whisper%20campaign.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; display: inline !important; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="167" data-original-width="301" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikkJv2hd9ZkT7G_F0TDJBMJ-PkCsLsUoHLl3xvQbaDF9ZMEBpDJW_sVbvXXOjz2UPbZ2B7Dt9HIqGptTIYrtoY1DII27jBjOxUsjDWUsbQyO2ypIopfyrUdBYzgXaZcKEKPH_wFRq0ZFF661-MnOi2ErH8R8oXY6HWSj8hfPJGbQQ6lwyPyhUnuawSNA/s16000/whisper%20campaign.jpg" /></a>Okay, so, it's like this...</p><p>On the down low, under the table maybe, or even something someone might have said to someone else that you happened to overhear, but certainly not a rumor, because really, we are above those things...</p><p>There was a monkey spotted recently placing a large order for yarn base. Another monkey was overheard placing an order for dye chemicals. Perhaps a third monkey - or maybe they were all the same monkey, was seen in communications with an industry business owner about stocking product. Wait, WHAT?!?!?</p><p>Watch this space. Follow DyeMonkeyYarns on Instagram. Be in the know.<br /><br /></p>Jessica L'Heureuxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04063016253368269088noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487153527858186054.post-39770767471692109712022-12-11T12:21:00.007-08:002022-12-11T12:21:00.158-08:00Organized or Obsessed?<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCvekIXoP6T1ZxM0QwNHvXNgnc8085BRPMtJ2ZwTBo2mt3evqR0beCmVRentnWUfsnf4m-Jh5lOZuT7pKa4jz4Tbf9JhHe2GnjJg9ecp3CbmaP1Zz7kdKBoGgepDKY--_o04leJ8jMrS9y6jYU37kFnwH2OqegpsPO4iCz8rR-mJaocwv92rfuuSlFGQ/s4624/needles.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4624" data-original-width="3468" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCvekIXoP6T1ZxM0QwNHvXNgnc8085BRPMtJ2ZwTBo2mt3evqR0beCmVRentnWUfsnf4m-Jh5lOZuT7pKa4jz4Tbf9JhHe2GnjJg9ecp3CbmaP1Zz7kdKBoGgepDKY--_o04leJ8jMrS9y6jYU37kFnwH2OqegpsPO4iCz8rR-mJaocwv92rfuuSlFGQ/w300-h400/needles.jpg" width="300" /></a></div>I recently purchased a couple circular needles for a project and upon receipt, employed them immediately. Not too far into that project I discovered that I needed to change needles due to a gauge issue. When I checked my needle stock, I found I was going to have to purchase needles again to fill that need. I found this really frustrating and decided it was time to update my inventory list on Ravelry, and, if I was going to have to place another order, should really use my inventory list to ascertain gaps that needed filling.<p></p><p>To be sure I was getting an accurate inventory, I cleared the needle list I had in Ravelry and started from zero. I went through all my needle cases. I gathered project bags. I listed each needle, even designating brands. I then created a separate spreadsheet for my circulars that I could color-code and manipulate to get a better handle on gaps and my needs.</p><p>I placed my order - a Christmas gift to myself - and purchased needles.</p><p>When the needles arrived, I pulled out my handy spreadsheet, filled in the newest additions and calculated how I could store them to make best use of my needle cases. I color coded my inventory spreadsheet and pulled out my handy label maker and went to work re-organizing my entire circular needle collection. </p><p>Approximately two hours later, very proud of myself, I had one complete, hyper organized circular collection, complete with laminated reference charts. I was never going to buy duplicates again, I was always going to know not only that I had the needle, but where to find it. I rewarded myself with a little knitting time on the sofa. I settled in, pulled out my project bag and immediately found two circular needles I'd missed, and recently replaced. </p><p>Spreadsheets are editable and there is always a knitting friend who can make use of your duplicate needles if you can't find another project to cast on.</p>Jessica L'Heureuxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04063016253368269088noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487153527858186054.post-51133041973377998872022-12-04T12:17:00.000-08:002022-12-04T12:17:06.392-08:00Until it's right...<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4fhhukwUcH8bjJamewiSuyCF2O7vOlgwOQt7h62mly5lN-qSWiWL3646_fuS0bcaGug_HJdyAjJow4TJE7Iwq3hY6P-fFF11mJkwlRfkhYYtNSzss9g83vTNilyZVYRXeiDEALlcErpiX8NjZH9pgTjb8nmcms2qveMWwKIth0xnw8u5LGACGZrMFqw/s1053/stained%20glass%20again.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1027" data-original-width="1053" height="390" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4fhhukwUcH8bjJamewiSuyCF2O7vOlgwOQt7h62mly5lN-qSWiWL3646_fuS0bcaGug_HJdyAjJow4TJE7Iwq3hY6P-fFF11mJkwlRfkhYYtNSzss9g83vTNilyZVYRXeiDEALlcErpiX8NjZH9pgTjb8nmcms2qveMWwKIth0xnw8u5LGACGZrMFqw/w400-h390/stained%20glass%20again.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Recently I posted about this sweater. If you look closely, you'll quickly notice that the picture to the left shows a very similar project, but this one lacks a section of ribbing. Why?<p></p><p>Well, there was a gauge issue. A big one. My swatch and the actual project were one stitch per inch different. </p><p>One stitch. Per inch. </p><p>One stitch never sounds like a lot, but when you do the math, for this project it meant a difference of 7 inches in chest measurement. Those 7 inches meant my 2" of positive ease were actually 5" of negative ease, effectively creating a wool sausage casing. </p><p>Not the goal.</p><p>I ripped the entire project back. Swatched again. Went up TWO needle sizes. Swatched again. (Can you tell how dedicated I am to this *!@&* project?!) </p><p>I cast on again. This time instead of starting with the neck ribbing, I'm opting to go back and pick up for the neckline. On the last iteration, I found I wasn't entirely happy with the gauge of it against the colorwork and think I'll be better served being able to work it and rip out if necessary later.</p><p>So far, I'm much happier with the fabric. It's less dense - did I mention I went UP TWO needle sizes? - and at the larger gauge it's knitting up faster. </p><p>My plan is to work down to where I divide for sleeves and try it on. I'll make decisions then. Until I reach that point, I'm carrying all twelve lines, loosely looping carry ups rather than cutting just yet, so as to keep each line fully intact. If I rip back, I'll have full yardage rather than scraps. This means a lot of yarn management. I keep telling myself it's a worthwhile investment and not self inflicted torture. I tell myself a lot of things.</p><p>It's going to be amazing.</p>Jessica L'Heureuxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04063016253368269088noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487153527858186054.post-17335120919528108432022-11-21T16:39:00.000-08:002022-11-21T16:39:03.778-08:00The Knitmare Before ChristmasWe've all done it... ambitiously decided to knit gifts for the holidays for family and friends, then realized somewhere around Black Friday that there actually aren't enough hours left to complete all four blankets, six sweaters, and twelve hats. I refer to this as the Knitmare Before Christmas.<br /><div><br /></div><div>How about hats? Maybe socks? A quick shawl instead. Or maybe, surprise your loved ones with the gift that keeps on giving - a knitting pattern they can make themselves!</div><div><br /></div><div>If this seems like a better path, I've got a treat for you!</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/stores/jesseknits-by-jessica-lheureux" target="_blank">Every one of my pattern designs listed for sale on Ravelry is 30% OFF, no coupon code required, until December 31st.</a></div><div><br /></div><div>65 designs to choose from!</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgUI673j48p-Bw_Tylp-Mu3ke-tegDg9pzWbVbwHyZNaz4kCVmfenOBBMUDY5ibIC8GCP-5D-4R7xw_0Hsrn41G44jmd3RKt4avwUs0y3sOU5rNn8rKRZQA-ajO_WSJe0zSI61upNwXmbkn2E9j4OAfqD7y7uOcF38FDZMViQJoBR81UfrXKRzRJL4mTg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="682" data-original-width="977" height="279" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgUI673j48p-Bw_Tylp-Mu3ke-tegDg9pzWbVbwHyZNaz4kCVmfenOBBMUDY5ibIC8GCP-5D-4R7xw_0Hsrn41G44jmd3RKt4avwUs0y3sOU5rNn8rKRZQA-ajO_WSJe0zSI61upNwXmbkn2E9j4OAfqD7y7uOcF38FDZMViQJoBR81UfrXKRzRJL4mTg=w400-h279" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br /></div>Jessica L'Heureuxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04063016253368269088noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487153527858186054.post-26122796605508812402022-11-20T16:10:00.003-08:002022-11-21T16:18:01.454-08:00Many attempts and much math...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Dye Monkey Yarns Trunk Show February 2020 @ KnitCircus Yarns<br />
https://knitcircus.com/<br />
592 Grand Canyon Dr. Madison, WI 53719Jessica L'Heureuxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04063016253368269088noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487153527858186054.post-70273552478610444012020-01-19T17:26:00.000-08:002020-01-25T07:36:41.617-08:00Knit Up & Dye Episode 127 - In Limbo<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/6oeQiZNXze4" width="480"></iframe><br />
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Host: Jessica L'Heureux<br />
Ravelry: jesseknits<br />
Instagram: dyemonkeyyarns<br />
Email: jesse@dyemonkeyyarns.com<br />
Shop Online: http://www.dyemonkeyyarns.com<br />
Patreon: https://patreon.com/knitupanddye<br />
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Theme Music:<br />
"Throw the Hammer Hard" - Bob Log III<br />
Thank you, thank you, Bob for letting me use this!<br />
Buy his music at boblog111.com<br />
BOB is on WORLD TOUR and might just be near you.<br />
Please visit his website for a show near you.<br />
<br />
Featured Yarns, Patterns & Products:<br />
<br />
"How to Eat an Elephant Blanket"<br />
My formula is on Ravelry or email me and I will send you a copy.<br />
<br />
Adapted/Modified "Brickyard" sweater by Elizabeth Doherty<br />
Pattern available on Ravelry.<br />
Yarn is "Glamrock" colorway on my Rumba Monkey DK base.<br />
<br />
"Through the Clouds" by Rachy Newin<br />
Pattern Available on Ravelry<br />
<br />
"Jeannie's Cowl" Jamie McCanless<br />
Pattern Available on Ravelry<br />
Kit Available at DyeMonkeyYarns.com<br />
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"Losange" by Fatimah Hinds<br />
Pattern in Vogue Knitting Holiday 2019 pg 49<br />
Yarn is "French Gourd" colorway on my<br />
Double Shuffle Monkey Aran base.<br />
My found errata notes on my Ravelry project page: "Million Dollar Sweater"<br />
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Upcoming:<br />
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"The Shift" by Andrea Mowry<br />
Will be knit using:<br />
"Whisperers", "Brother", and "Call Me Debbie" on Simple DK<br />
by Lolodidit... lolodidit.com<br />
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And, I showed you "Rainbow Crow" on Merino Sock<br />
by Serenity Fibers... serenityfibers.com<br />
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Dye Monkey Yarns Trunk Show February 2020 @ KnitCircus Yarns<br />
https://knitcircus.com/<br />
592 Grand Canyon Dr. Madison, WI 53719<br />
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LIVE EPISODE<br />
Sunday, January 26th<br />
5PM Eastern, 4PM Central, 3PM Mountain, 2PM Pacific<br />
Log in with your google account on YouTube and participate - interact with me LIVE!<br />
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AND... Watch for more information about the Squircle KAL & Tutorial!<br />
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Make EVERYDAY count.<br />
Know you are loved and make sure the people around you know that they are loved too.<br />
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Go love someone.Jessica L'Heureuxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04063016253368269088noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487153527858186054.post-21865587705703925862020-01-05T17:01:00.000-08:002020-01-05T17:01:06.226-08:00Knit Up & Dye Episode 126 New Year - New Plans<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/suNFen1gzy4" width="480"></iframe><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "roboto" , "noto" , sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Took a couple tries, but here I am. My apologies for the edits - there was a connection issue with my microphone and whole segments were recorded with sound coming and going randomly. Lots of crafting to talk about! Sweaters (plural!), the blanket, a cowl, and a crochet shawl. Come see what's working up!</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "roboto" , "noto" , sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "roboto" , "noto" , sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">
</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "roboto" , "noto" , sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Host: Jessica L'Heureux</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "roboto" , "noto" , sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "roboto" , "noto" , sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Ravelry: jesseknits</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "roboto" , "noto" , sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "roboto" , "noto" , sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Instagram: dyemonkeyyarns</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "roboto" , "noto" , sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "roboto" , "noto" , sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Email: jesse@dyemonkeyyarns.com</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "roboto" , "noto" , sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "roboto" , "noto" , sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Shop Online: http://www.dyemonkeyyarns.com Free Shipping on US orders of $50 or more!</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "roboto" , "noto" , sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "roboto" , "noto" , sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Patreon: https://patreon.com/knitupanddye</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "roboto" , "noto" , sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "roboto" , "noto" , sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">
</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "roboto" , "noto" , sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Theme Music:</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "roboto" , "noto" , sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br />
</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "roboto" , "noto" , sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">"Throw the Hammer Hard" - Bob Log III</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "roboto" , "noto" , sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "roboto" , "noto" , sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you, thank you, Bob for letting me use this!</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "roboto" , "noto" , sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "roboto" , "noto" , sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Buy his music at boblog111.com</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "roboto" , "noto" , sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "roboto" , "noto" , sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">BOB is on WORLD TOUR and might just be near you. </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "roboto" , "noto" , sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "roboto" , "noto" , sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Please visit his website for a show near you.</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "roboto" , "noto" , sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "roboto" , "noto" , sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">
</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "roboto" , "noto" , sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Featured Yarns, Patterns & Products:</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "roboto" , "noto" , sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "roboto" , "noto" , sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">
</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "roboto" , "noto" , sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">"How to Eat an Elephant Blanket"</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "roboto" , "noto" , sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "roboto" , "noto" , sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">My formula is on Ravelry or email me and I will send you a copy.</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "roboto" , "noto" , sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "roboto" , "noto" , sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "roboto" , "noto" , sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Adapted/Modified "Brickyard" sweater by Elizabeth Doherty</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "roboto" , "noto" , sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "roboto" , "noto" , sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Pattern available on Ravelry.</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "roboto" , "noto" , sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "roboto" , "noto" , sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Yarn is "Glamrock" colorway on my Rumba Monkey DK base.</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "roboto" , "noto" , sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br />
</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "roboto" , "noto" , sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">"Through the Clouds" </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "roboto" , "noto" , sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "roboto" , "noto" , sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Pattern Available on Ravelry</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "roboto" , "noto" , sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br />
</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "roboto" , "noto" , sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">"Jeannie's Cowl" Jamie McCanless</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "roboto" , "noto" , sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "roboto" , "noto" , sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Pattern Available on Ravelry</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "roboto" , "noto" , sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "roboto" , "noto" , sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Kit Available at DyeMonkeyYarns.com</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "roboto" , "noto" , sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br />
</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "roboto" , "noto" , sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">"Losange" by Fatimah Hinds</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "roboto" , "noto" , sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "roboto" , "noto" , sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Pattern in Vogue Knitting Holiday 2019 pg 49</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "roboto" , "noto" , sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "roboto" , "noto" , sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Yarn is "French Gourd" colorway on my </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "roboto" , "noto" , sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Double Shuffle Monkey Aran base.</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "roboto" , "noto" , sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "roboto" , "noto" , sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">My found errata notes on my Ravelry </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "roboto" , "noto" , sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">project page: "Million Dollar Sweater"</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "roboto" , "noto" , sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "roboto" , "noto" , sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "roboto" , "noto" , sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Dye Monkey Yarns Trunk Show February 2020 @ KnitCircus Yarns</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "roboto" , "noto" , sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "roboto" , "noto" , sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">https://knitcircus.com/</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "roboto" , "noto" , sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "roboto" , "noto" , sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">592 Grand Canyon Dr. Madison, WI 53719</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "roboto" , "noto" , sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br />
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</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "roboto" , "noto" , sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Happy New Year.</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "roboto" , "noto" , sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "roboto" , "noto" , sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Make it YOUR year!</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "roboto" , "noto" , sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br />
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Please note: A variety of musical recordings have been used in this video. ALL are royalty free. Attribution notes below as required - listed in no particular order.
Christmas Morning by Paul Gentry
Early Morning Snowfall by Chuck Brown
Holly and the Ivy by Chad Lawson
Lo How A Rose E're Blooming by Greg Starr
Midnight Noel by Mel White
I Wonder as I Wonder by Richard Souther
Waltz of the Flowers by Tchaikovsky
I Will Be Missing You (Instrumental Version) by: Epidemic Sound
Angels We Have Heard - Christmas by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?collection=004&page=1
Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Deck the Halls by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
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Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Bethlehem - Christmas by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
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<br />Jessica L'Heureuxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04063016253368269088noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487153527858186054.post-54267526026065761642019-12-21T14:24:00.003-08:002019-12-21T14:24:45.407-08:00Knit Up & Dye Episode 124 - Wrapping Up<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/1yG6fRonD2M" width="480"></iframe><br />
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Had some unexpected time off, but I'm back and ready for the holidays. Knitting progress on hand, promise of completed project photos after the gifts have been given, and talk of future projects.<br />
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Host: Jessica L'Heureux<br />
Ravelry: jesseknits<br />
Instagram: dyemonkeyyarns<br />
Email: jesse@dyemonkeyyarns.com<br />
Shop Online: http://www.dyemonkeyyarns.com<br />
Patreon: https://patreon.com/knitupanddye<br />
<br />
Theme Music:<br />
<br />
"Throw the Hammer Hard" - Bob Log III<br />
Thank you, thank you, Bob for letting me use this!<br />
Buy his music at boblog111.com<br />
BOB is on WORLD TOUR and might just be near you.<br />
Please visit his website for a show near you.<br />
<br />
Featured Yarns, Patterns & Products:<br />
<br />
"How to Eat an Elephant Blanket"<br />
My formula is on Ravelry or email me and I will send you a copy.<br />
<br />
Adapted/Modified "Brickyard" sweater by Elizabeth Doherty<br />
Pattern available on Ravelry.<br />
Yarn is "Glamrock" colorway on my Rumba Monkey DK base.<br />
<br />
Dye Monkey Yarns Trunk Show February 2020 @ KnitCircus Yarns<br />
https://knitcircus.com/<br />
592 Grand Canyon Dr. Madison, WI 53719<br />
<br />
"Jeannie's Cowl" Jamie McCanless<br />
Pattern Available on Ravelry<br />
Kit Available at DyeMonkeyYarns.com<br />
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Take time for just you.<br />
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See you next time.<br />
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<br />Jessica L'Heureuxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04063016253368269088noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487153527858186054.post-91066439319647194142019-12-07T15:30:00.001-08:002019-12-07T15:30:46.936-08:00Knit Up & Dye Episode 123 - Can, Can’t, Didn’t, and Will<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/BemhOY_Gxlk" width="480"></iframe><br />
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This episode I feature the projects I can, can't, didn't and will show you, and make a couple of really cool announcements. I talk about how I believe through focus on living in the present we can overcome the stresses of the holidays. Grab a project, a mug of something delightful and come sit a spell with me.<br />
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Host: Jessica L'Heureux<br />
Ravelry: jesseknits<br />
Instagram: dyemonkeyyarns<br />
Email: jesse@dyemonkeyyarns.com<br />
Shop Online: http://www.dyemonkeyyarns.com<br />
Patreon: https://patreon.com/knitupanddye<br />
<br />
Theme Music:<br />
"Throw the Hammer Hard" - Bob Log III<br />
Thank you, thank you, Bob for letting me use this!<br />
Buy his music at boblog111.com<br />
BOB is on WORLD TOUR and might just be near you.<br />
Please visit his website for a show near you.<br />
<br />
Featured Yarns, Patterns & Products:<br />
<br />
"How to Eat an Elephant Blanket"<br />
My formula is on Ravelry or email me and I will send you a copy.<br />
<br />
Adapted/Modified "Brickyard" sweater by Elizabeth Doherty<br />
Pattern available on Ravelry.<br />
Yarn is "Glamrock" colorway on my Rumba Monkey DK base.<br />
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Project Bag by Knitting with Attitude<br />
https://www.knittingwithattitude.com/<br />
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Embr Wave Bracelet https://embrlabs.com/<br />
Your Own Personal Thermostat<br />
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Jennifer Rundhaug - Driftless Knitter Podcast<br />
Riverbank shawl<br />
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/riverbank-4<br />
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Dye Monkey Yarns Trunk Show February 2020 @ KnitCircus Yarns<br />
https://knitcircus.com/<br />
592 Grand Canyon Dr. Madison, WI 53719<br />
<br />
"Jeannie's Cowl" Jamie McCanless<br />
Pattern Available on Ravelry<br />
Kit Available at DyeMonkeyYarns.com<br />
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Be good to yourself this holiday season.<br />
See you next time.<br />
<br />Jessica L'Heureuxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04063016253368269088noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487153527858186054.post-24209147568671010202019-11-29T06:41:00.003-08:002019-11-29T06:41:50.645-08:00Black Friday Sale!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Jessica L'Heureuxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04063016253368269088noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487153527858186054.post-794009855742759162019-11-24T13:50:00.000-08:002019-11-24T13:50:05.268-08:00Knit Up & Dye Episode 122 - Sit Up & Knit<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/bNlBL7CBLQs" width="480"></iframe><br />
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I'm knitting up a storm. I've finished several things that are gifts I can't show you yet, but I've also made progress on things I can share.<br />
<br />
Those of you that asked for a coffee update... sorry! I was so coffeed up and excited, I forgot again. We have successful, stress free coffee daily!<br />
<br />
Host: Jessica L'Heureux<br />
Ravelry: jesseknits<br />
Instagram: dyemonkeyyarns<br />
Email: jesse@dyemonkeyyarns.com<br />
Shop Online: http://www.dyemonkeyyarns.com<br />
Patreon: https://patreon.com/knitupanddye<br />
<br />
Theme Music:<br />
"Throw the Hammer Hard" - Bob Log III<br />
Thank you, thank you, Bob for letting me use this!<br />
Buy his music at boblog111.com<br />
BOB is on WORLD TOUR and might just be near you.<br />
Please visit his website for a show near you.<br />
<br />
Featured Yarns & Patterns:<br />
<br />
"How to Eat an Elephant Blanket"<br />
My formula is on Ravelry or email me and I will send you a copy.<br />
<br />
Adapted/Modified "Brickyard" sweater by Elizabeth Doherty Pattern available on Ravelry.<br />
Yarn is "Glamrock" colorway on my Rumba Monkey DK base.<br />
<br />
Black Friday is coming and so are once in a lifetime deals at www.dyemonkeyyarns.com!<br />
Patrons, check your inbox for a coupon good Thanksgiving day!<br />
<br />
I can't express enough how grateful I am for you.<br />
Thank you for being a part of my world.<br />
LOVE.Jessica L'Heureuxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04063016253368269088noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487153527858186054.post-81431909549552609602019-11-17T14:18:00.001-08:002019-11-17T14:18:58.402-08:00Knit Up & Dye Episode 121 Gear Up, Focus and Upload<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/EXZbj50r63g" width="480"></iframe><br />
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I'm deep into preparations for my Black Friday sale, uploading and listing lots of previously unavailable items. I'm also putting honest focus into meeting my blanket knitting goals, while still making room in my life for new projects, including another sweater.<br />
<br />
Host: Jessica L'Heureux<br />
Ravelry: jesseknits<br />
Instagram: dyemonkeyyarns<br />
Email: jesse@dyemonkeyyarns.com<br />
Shop Online: http://www.dyemonkeyyarns.com<br />
Patreon: https://patreon.com/knitupanddye<br />
<br />
Theme Music:<br />
"Throw the Hammer Hard" - Bob Log III<br />
Thank you, thank you, Bob for letting me use this!<br />
Buy his music at boblog111.com<br />
BOB is on WORLD TOUR and might just be near you.<br />
Please visit his website for a show near you.<br />
<br />
Featured Yarns & Patterns:<br />
<br />
"How to Eat an Elephant Blanket"<br />
My formula is on Ravelry or email me and I will send you a copy.<br />
<br />
"Enveloping" by Elizabeth Felgate available through Ravelry.<br />
Knit using: Barcelona by Loops & Threads in "Heartbeat"<br />
<br />
Upcoming project:<br />
<br />
Adapted/Modified "Brickyard" sweater by Elizabeth Doherty Pattern available on Ravelry.<br />
Yarn is "Glamrock" colorway on my Rumba Monkey DK base.<br />
<br />
Black Friday is coming and so are once in a lifetime deals at www.dyemonkeyyarns.com!<br />
Patrons, watch your inbox for a coupon good Thanksgiving day!<br />
<br />
Love you!!!<br />
<br />
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Jessica L'Heureuxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04063016253368269088noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487153527858186054.post-9354774946235527502019-11-10T18:49:00.002-08:002019-11-10T18:49:36.932-08:00Knit Up & Dye Episode 120 - Nothing to See Here<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/O1ddtHoWj2w" width="480"></iframe><br />
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It's has been a couple of weeks. I'm still catching my breath, but I'm back and ready to share. Sadly, although I've finished a couple of projects, I don't have a lot to show, but grab a mug, a seat and a project and let's spend some craft time together.<br />
<br />
Host: Jessica L'Heureux<br />
Ravelry: jesseknits<br />
Instagram: dyemonkeyyarns<br />
Email: jesse@dyemonkeyyarns.com<br />
Shop Online: http://www.dyemonkeyyarns.com<br />
Patreon: https://patreon.com/knitupanddye<br />
<br />
Theme Music:<br />
"Throw the Hammer Hard" - Bob Log III<br />
Thank you, thank you, Bob for letting me use this!<br />
Buy his music at boblog111.com<br />
BOB is on WORLD TOUR and might just be near you.<br />
Please visit his website for a show near you.<br />
<br />
Featured Yarns & Patterns:<br />
<br />
"How to Eat an Elephant Blanket"<br />
My formula is on Ravelry or email me and I will send you a copy.<br />
<br />
"Enveloping" by Elizabeth Felgate available through Ravelry.<br />
Knit using: Barcelona by Loops & Threads in "Heartbeat"<br />
<br />
"Tilting at Windmills Scarves" by Jamie McCanless<br />
Available on Ravelry<br />
<br />
Semi-Solid Bulkies I showed are:<br />
Barron Island Bulky by Unwound in "Pettibone Beach" & "Midnight Mississippi" launching Black Friday<br />
www.unwoundshop.com<br />
contact@unwoundshop.com<br />
<br />
Black Friday is coming and so are once in a lifetime deals at www.dyemonkeyyarns.com!<br />
Patrons, watch your inbox for a coupon good Thanksgiving day!<br />
<br />
Love you!!!<br />
<br />
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Jessica L'Heureuxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04063016253368269088noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487153527858186054.post-55832632393398193422019-10-13T16:24:00.001-07:002019-10-13T16:24:08.039-07:00Knit Up & Dye Episode 119 - Packed and Packing<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kkrbmMy3yn0" width="480"></iframe><br />
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It's a sweater!!! Yay! Done in time to block and pack for my trunk show at Unwound.<br />
<br />
Host: Jessica L'Heureux<br />
Ravelry: jesseknits<br />
Instagram: dyemonkeyyarns<br />
Email: jesse@dyemonkeyyarns.com<br />
Shop Online: http://www.dyemonkeyyarns.com<br />
Patreon: https://patreon.com/knitupanddye<br />
Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/dyemonkeyyarns<br />
<br />
<br />
Theme Music:<br />
"Throw the Hammer Hard" - Bob Log III<br />
Thank you, thank you, Bob for letting me use this!<br />
Buy his music at boblog111.com<br />
BOB is on WORLD TOUR and might just be near you.<br />
Please visit his website for a show near you.<br />
<br />
Featured Yarns & Patterns:<br />
<br />
"Brickyard" by Elizabeth Doherty available through Ravelry.<br />
Knit using: Kraken DK by Supernatural Yarns in "Acromantula Colony"<br />
<br />
"Enveloping" by Elizabeth Felgate available through Ravelry.<br />
Knit using: Barcelona by Loops & Threads in "Heartbeat"<br />
Thank you Barbara Bruneau for the winning suggestion!<br />
<br />
NEXT TRUNK SHOW!! October 17-20th<br />
<br />
Unwound<br />
413 Jay St.<br />
La Crosse, WI 54601<br />
<br />
608-519-3722<br />
www.unwoundshop.com<br />
contact@unwoundshop.com<br />
<br />
Pre-view Party – Wed Oct 16th – limited & ticketed<br />
Help me unbox and be the first to touch and see!<br />
Goodie bag of yarns, snacks, fun games and prizes.<br />
<br />
Class Thursday Oct 17th – limited & ticketed<br />
Yarn handling, choosing colors to get the most out of your colorwork, spicing up patterns by adding colorwork, and designing your own colorworks<br />
<br />
Q&A Friday Oct 18th<br />
<br />
Brunch Sunday Oct 20th<br />
<br />
Get all the details at: https://www.unwoundshop.com/dye-monkey-weekend-oct-19<br />
<br />
Next episode will be after the trunk show.<br />
Until then, follow me on Instagram.<br />
Love you!!!Jessica L'Heureuxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04063016253368269088noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487153527858186054.post-9788704086418378322019-10-06T17:05:00.001-07:002019-10-06T17:05:30.975-07:00Knit Up & Dye Episode 118 - Excavation Time<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/eU1E6BaKjxs" width="480"></iframe><br />
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Making progress on the Brickyard sweater, despite a setback, gearing up for my trunk show, failing miserably at coffee (help!?!) and announcing the grand prize winner. Join me!<br />
<br />
Host: Jessica L'Heureux<br />
Ravelry: jesseknits<br />
Instagram: dyemonkeyyarns<br />
Email: jesse@dyemonkeyyarns.com<br />
Shop Online: http://www.dyemonkeyyarns.com<br />
Patreon: https://patreon.com/knitupanddye<br />
Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/dyemonkeyyarns<br />
<br />
<br />
Theme Music:<br />
"Throw the Hammer Hard" - Bob Log III<br />
Thank you, thank you, Bob for letting me use this!<br />
Buy his music at boblog111.com<br />
BOB is on WORLD TOUR and might just be near you.<br />
Please visit his website for a show near you.<br />
<br />
Featured Yarns & Patterns:<br />
<br />
"Brickyard" by Elizabeth Doherty available through Ravelry.<br />
Knit using: Kraken DK by Supernatural Yarns in "Acromantula Colony"<br />
<br />
Colorway of the Month - October<br />
"Trouble Maker"<br />
<br />
NEXT TRUNK SHOW!! October 17-20th<br />
<br />
Unwound<br />
413 Jay St.<br />
La Crosse, WI 54601<br />
<br />
608-519-3722<br />
www.unwoundshop.com<br />
contact@unwoundshop.com<br />
<br />
Pre-view Party – Wed Oct 16th – limited & ticketed<br />
Help me unbox and be the first to touch and see!<br />
Goodie bag of yarns, snacks, fun games and prizes.<br />
<br />
Class Thursday Oct 17th – limited & ticketed<br />
Yarn handling, choosing colors to get the most out of your colorwork,<br />
spicing up patterns by adding colorwork, and designing your own colorworks<br />
<br />
Q&A Friday Oct 18th<br />
<br />
Brunch Sunday Oct 20st<br />
<br />
Get all the details at:<br />
https://www.unwoundshop.com/dye-monkey-weekend-oct-19<br />
<br />
Finally - The Grand Prize!<br />
Congratulations<br />
WAYNE!!!<br />
and thank you.<br />
<br />
Do you have an online project based participation group you belong to?<br />
Tell me about it. I'm looking for suggestions.Jessica L'Heureuxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04063016253368269088noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487153527858186054.post-20468620798089801782019-09-29T16:18:00.001-07:002019-09-29T16:18:09.598-07:00Knit Up and Dye Episode 117 - What if...<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/SLubteGdD-c" width="480"></iframe><br />
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<br />
This is the final week of my podiversary celebration. All yarns are on sale in the shop and the grand prize giveaway drawing winner will be announced next episode - still time to qualify!<br />
<br />
Final book winner is announced, progress on two sweaters discussed and just in time for fall.... a resurrection! Come join the fun!<br />
<br />
Host: Jessica L'Heureux<br />
Ravelry: jesseknits<br />
Ravelry Group: Knit Up & Dye Podcast<br />
Instagram: dyemonkeyyarns<br />
Email: jesse@dyemonkeyyarns.com<br />
Shop Online: http://www.dyemonkeyyarns.com<br />
Patreon: https://patreon.com/knitupanddye<br />
<br />
Theme Music:<br />
"Throw the Hammer Hard" - Bob Log III<br />
Thank you, thank you, Bob for letting me use this!<br />
Buy his music at boblog111.com<br />
BOB is on WORLD TOUR and might just be near you.<br />
Please visit his website for a show near you.<br />
<br />
Featured Yarns & Patterns:<br />
<br />
"Brickyard" by Elizabeth Doherty available through Ravelry.<br />
Knit using: Kraken DK by Supernatural Yarns in "Acromantula Colony"<br />
<br />
"Enveloping" by Elizabeth Felgate available through Ravelry.<br />
Knit using: Barcelona by Loops & Threads in "Heartbeat"<br />
Thank you Barbara Bruneau for the winning suggestion!<br />
<br />
"How to Eat an Elephant Blanket"<br />
My formula information is in my Ravelry project page.<br />
Feel free to contact me if you would like me to email the formula to you.<br />
<br />
NEXT TRUNK SHOW!! October 17-20th<br />
<br />
Unwound<br />
413 Jay St.<br />
La Crosse, WI 54601<br />
<br />
608-519-3722<br />
www.unwoundshop.com<br />
contact@unwoundshop.com<br />
<br />
Pre-view Party – Wed Oct 16th – limited & ticketed<br />
Help me unbox and be the first to touch and see!<br />
Goodie bag of yarns, snacks, fun games and prizes.<br />
<br />
Class Thursday Oct 17th – limited & ticketed<br />
Yarn handling, choosing colors to get the most out of your colorwork, spicing up patterns by adding colorwork, and designing your own colorworks<br />
<br />
Q&A Friday Oct 18th<br />
<br />
Brunch Sunday Oct 20st<br />
<br />
Get all the details at:<br />
https://www.unwoundshop.com/dye-monkey-weekend-oct-19<br />
<br />
Happy 3rd Podiversary!!<br />
<br />
While the anniversary of my first podcast is technically September 18th, I believe wholeheartedly in extensive celebration, and so, the Podiversary Party is going to last ALL MONTH LONG! So let's get started!<br />
<br />
LAST DAYS!<br />
<br />
ALL YARN is on sale with a minimum discount of 15% No coupon code necessary.<br />
<br />
Finally - The Grand Prize!<br />
<br />
We all love project bags and yarn! This prize pack includes that and more: project bag by Knitting with Attitude, two 100g sportweight skeins of "Teal Me Another One", stitch markers by Knitting with Attitude, one 12ct box of Dog Paw mini emery boards, and a Dye Monkey exclusive logo glass.<br />
<br />
One entry per skein purchased anytime in the month of September 2019.<br />
<br />
Patrons get double entries!<br />
<br />
Get an extra entry by posting a picture or screenshot of any Dye Monkey Yarns product with @dyemonkeyyarns #kuadpod3party to Instagram. (Please note @ & # tags are very important so that I can find your entry!)<br />
<br />
Grand prize drawing October 1, 2019.<br />
<br />
Small print: Open worldwide. Prizes will be shipped to delivery address of qualifying order. Winner will be responsible for any taxes, tariffs, or customs fees assessed by their home country.Jessica L'Heureuxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04063016253368269088noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487153527858186054.post-90655118279210963822019-09-22T19:35:00.001-07:002019-09-22T19:35:21.833-07:00Knit Up and Dye Episode 116 - Un-Grant<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/vpDzOkhMZgo" width="480"></iframe><br />
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Taking things for granted is never a good thing. I propose paying attention to the things we take for granted and focusing some appreciation. Giveaway winners announced, one project blocked and another ready to cast on. Come join the fun!<br />
<br />
Host: Jessica L'Heureux<br />
Ravelry: jesseknits<br />
Ravelry Group: Knit Up & Dye Podcast<br />
Instagram: dyemonkeyyarns<br />
Email: jesse@dyemonkeyyarns.com<br />
Shop Online: http://www.dyemonkeyyarns.com<br />
Patreon: https://patreon.com/knitupanddye<br />
<br />
Theme Music:<br />
"Throw the Hammer Hard" - Bob Log III<br />
Thank you, thank you, Bob for letting me use this!<br />
Buy his music at boblog111.com BOB is on WORLD TOUR and might just be near you.<br />
Please visit his website for a show near you.<br />
<br />
Featured Yarns & Patterns:<br />
<br />
"Brickyard" by Elizabeth Doherty available through Ravelry.<br />
Knit using: Kraken DK by Supernatural Yarns in "Acromantula Colony"<br />
<br />
"Enveloping" by Elizabeth Felgate available through Ravelry.<br />
Knit using: Barcelona by Loops & Threads in "Heartbeat"... awww... I didn't know this till I typed up these credits. How cute for a baby sweater!!<br />
Thank you Barbara Bruneau for the winning suggestion!<br />
<br />
NEXT TRUNK SHOW!! October 17-20th<br />
<br />
Unwound<br />
413 Jay St.<br />
La Crosse, WI 54601<br />
608-519-3722<br />
ww.wunwoundshop.com<br />
contact@unwoundshop.com<br />
<br />
Pre-view Party – Wed Oct 16th – limited & ticketed<br />
Help me unbox and be the first to touch and see! Goodie bag of yarns, snacks, fun games and prizes.<br />
<br />
Class Thursday Oct 17th – limited & ticketed<br />
Yarn handling, choosing colors to get the most out of your colorwork, spicing up patterns by adding colorwork, and designing your own colorworks<br />
<br />
Q&A Friday Oct 18th<br />
<br />
Brunch Sunday Oct 20th<br />
<br />
Get all the details at:<br />
https://www.unwoundshop.com/dye-monkey-weekend-oct-19<br />
<br />
<br />
Happy 3rd Podiversary!!<br />
<br />
While the anniversary of my first podcast is technically September 18th, I believe wholeheartedly in extensive celebration, and so, the Podiversary Party is going to last ALL MONTH LONG! So let's get started!<br />
<br />
First - Sales Pricing!<br />
<br />
Each week a different items in my shop will be on sale with a minimum discount of 15% - No coupon code necessary. Be sure to visit often to see what's on special.<br />
<br />
Second - Weekly Giveaways!<br />
<br />
Weekly Book Drawings: To enter, make any single purchase of $10 or more from Dye Monkey Yarns. Entries will be cumulative - each week's non-winning entries roll over into the next drawing. Prizes will be shipped to the delivery address of your order at no additional charge.<br />
Patrons get double entries. If you aren't a Patron, now is a great time to sign on! Learn more here.<br />
<br />
Drawing Dates & Prize Titles:<br />
<br />
09/28/19: Shades of Winter - Knitting with Natural Wool by Ingalil Johnansson<br />
<br />
Finally - The Grand Prize!<br />
<br />
We all love project bags and yarn! This prize pack includes that and more: project bag by Knitting with Attitude, two 100g sportweight skeins of "Teal Me Another One", stitch markers by Knitting with Attitude, one 12ct box of Dog Paw mini emery boards, and a Dye Monkey exclusive logo glass.<br />
<br />
One entry per skein purchased anytime in the month of September 2019.<br />
Patrons get double entries!<br />
<br />
Get an extra entry by posting a picture or screenshot of any Dye Monkey Yarns product with @dyemonkeyyarns #kuadpod3party to Instagram. (Please note @ & # tags are very important so that I can find your entry!)<br />
<br />
Grand prize drawing October 1, 2019.<br />
<br />
Small print: Open worldwide. Prizes will be shipped to delivery address of qualifying order. Winner will be responsible for any taxes, tariffs, or customs fees assessed by their home country.Jessica L'Heureuxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04063016253368269088noreply@blogger.com0