Monday, July 1, 2019

Knit Up and Dye Episode 107 - Spun Up and Unwinding



It's been two weeks and I have progress to show for it. See my spinning, knitting and crochet progress, then hang out in my kitchen with me while I dye some yarn. A little something for everyone!

Host: Jessica L'Heureux
Ravelry: jesseknits
Ravelry Group: Knit Up & Dye Podcast
Instagram: dyemonkeyyarns
Blog: dyemonkeyyarns.com
Email: jesse@dyemonkeyyarns.com
Etsy: http://dyemonkeyyarns.etsy.com
Patreon: https://patreon.com/knitupanddye

Theme Music:
"Throw the Hammer Hard" - Bob Log III
Thank you, thank you, Bob for letting me use this!
Buy his music at boblog111.com
BOB is on WORLD TOUR and might just be near you.
Please visit his website for a show near you.

Call for test knitters for "unnamed shawl"
Email me at jesse@dyemonkeyyarns.com if you are interested in test knitting. Please use Subject Line: Test Knit

Featured Yarns & Patterns:

 "Stormy Sky Shawl" by Life is Cozy available through Ravelry.
Cast on using: Tap Monkey by Dye Monkey Yarns in "Swanky"

"Brickyard" by Elizabeth Doherty available through Ravelry.
Cast on using: Kraken DK by Supernatural Yarns in "Acromantula Colony"

"Through the Clouds Shawl" by Rachy Newin available through Ravelry.
Project is using:
Hixon by Unwound in "Unwound Teal"
an unknown yarn I found caked in my studio with no label
Hercules Soc by Fairy Tale Knits in "May the 4th"
and  Premium Draft by Brew City Yarns in "Tenerife Sea"

NEXT TRUNK SHOW!! October 17-20th
Unwound
413 Jay St.
La Crosse, WI 54601

608-519-3722
www.unwoundshop.com
contact@unwoundshop.com

Try something new, or, if you are already doing all the things, try to do nothing at all.
Invest in yourself and honor all that you are.

I love you!


Saturday, June 15, 2019

Knit Up & Dye Episode 106 - Just Dance




Host: Jessica L'Heureux
Ravelry: jesseknits
Ravelry Group: Knit Up & Dye Podcast
Instagram: dyemonkeyyarns
Blog: dyemonkeyyarns.com
Email: jesse@dyemonkeyyarns.com
Etsy: http://dyemonkeyyarns.etsy.com
Patreon: https://patreon.com/knitupanddye


Theme Music:
"Throw the Hammer Hard" - Bob Log III
Thank you, thank you, Bob for letting me use this!
Buy his music at boblog111.com
BOB is on WORLD TOUR and might just be near you.
Please visit his website for a show near you.

Call for test knitters for "unnamed shawl"
Email me at jesse@dyemonkeyyarns.com if you are interested in test knitting. Please use Subject Line: Test Knit

Featured Yarns & Patterns:

 "Stormy Sky Shawl" by Life is Cozy available through Ravelry.
Cast on using: Tap Monkey by Dye Monkey Yarns in "Swanky"

"Brickyard" by Elizabeth Doherty available through Ravelry.
Swatching using: Kraken DK by Supernatural Yarns in "Acromantula Colony"

"Through the Clouds Shawl" by Rachy Newin available through Ravelry.
Project is using:
Hixon by Unwound in "Unwound Teal"
an unknown yarn I found caked in my studio with no label
Hercules Soc by Fairy Tale Knits in "May the 4th"
and  Premium Draft by Brew City Yarns in "Tenerife Sea"

Winding Station base was purchased from IKEA
"FINNVARD"
https://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/80150095/

NEXT TRUNK SHOW!! October 17-20th
Unwound
413 Jay St.
La Crosse, WI 54601
608-519-3722
www.unwoundshop.com
contact@unwoundshop.com

When it all gets to be too much,break out in DANCE.
Dance it out, dance it in, dance through it, over it, around it.
Dance in your mind, or with your whole body.
And when the song ends...

Pick another song.

Love.


Monday, June 3, 2019

Knit Up & Dye Episode 105 - So Much to Celebrate


This is my trunk show recap with lots of new projects, acquisitions and the announcement of Dye Monkey Yarns 4th Anniversary Sale.

Host: Jessica L'Heureux
Ravelry: jesseknits
Ravelry Group: Knit Up & Dye Podcast
Instagram: dyemonkeyyarns
Blog: dyemonkeyyarns.com
Email: jesse@dyemonkeyyarns.com
Etsy: http://dyemonkeyyarns.etsy.com
Patreon: https://patreon.com/knitupanddye

Theme Music:
"Throw the Hammer Hard" - Bob Log III
Thank you, thank you, Bob for letting me use this!
Buy his music at boblog111.com
BOB is on WORLD TOUR and might just be near you.
Please visit his website for a show near you.

Call for test knitters for "unnamed shawl"
Email me at jesse@dyemonkeyyarns.com if you are interested in
test knitting. Please use Subject Line: Test Knit

Featured Yarns & Patterns:

Improvised Cowl
(100 sts cast on, join in the round, work (K4, P1) for as long as you
have yarn for, bind off.)
Used: Maxima by Manos Del Uruguay in "Beehive" M8881

 "Stormy Sky Shawl" by Life is Cozy
available through Ravelry.
Cast on using: Tap Monkey by Dye Monkey Yarns in "Swanky"

"Brickyard" by Elizabeth Doherty
available through Ravelry.
Swatching using: Kraken DK by Supernatural Yarns
in "Acromantula Colony"

"Through the Clouds Shawl" by Rachy Newin
available through Ravelry.
Project is using:
Hixon by Unwound in "Unwound Teal" and "River Bottom"
Hercules Sock by Fairy Tale Knits in "May the 4th"
and  Premium Draft by Brew City Yarns in "Tenerife Sea"

NEXT TRUNK SHOW!! October 17-20th
Unwound
413 Jay St.
La Crosse, WI 54601

608-519-3722
www.unwoundshop.com
contact@unwoundshop.com

Be sure to follow me on Instagram for photos of the trunk show.

Stretch yourself.
Cast on something that contains a technique that scares you.

Saturday, June 1, 2019

4th Anniversary Sale

Celebrate 4 Years of Dye Monkey Yarns with 30% OFF
until June 15th.
Use coupon code MONKEYDANCE

Super Secret Bonus: If your order "sells out" a listing, I'll refund your shipping.

Sunday, May 19, 2019

Knit Up and Dye Episode 104 - Travel Knitting





Preparing for the trip to my trunk show and gathering my travel knitting. I finished my watermelon socks.

Host: Jessica L'Heureux
Ravelry: jesseknits
Ravelry Group: Knit Up & Dye Podcast
Instagram: dyemonkeyyarns
Blog: dyemonkeyyarns.com
Email: jesse@dyemonkeyyarns.com
Etsy: http://dyemonkeyyarns.etsy.com
Patreon: https://patreon.com/knitupanddye

Theme Music:
"Throw the Hammer Hard" - Bob Log III
Thank you, thank you, Bob for letting me use this!
Buy his music at boblog111.com
BOB is on WORLD TOUR and might just be near you.
Please visit his website for a show near you.

Call for test knitters for "unnamed shawl"
Email me at jesse@dyemonkeyyarns.com if you are interested in test knitting. Please use Subject Line: Test Knit

Proposed travel knitting project is  "Stormy Sky Shawl" by Life is Cozy available through Ravelry.

TRUNK SHOW!!
Unwound
413 Jay St.
La Crosse, WI 54601

608-519-3722
www.unwoundshop.com
contact@unwoundshop.com

Contact shop to reserve your spot in the KAL, Class, or Brunch or all THREE!
Love to have you along for the journey!

Be sure to follow my on Instagram for photos of the trunk show.

Sunday, May 12, 2019

Knit Up and Dye Episode 103 - Boxes Inside and Out



Discussion about my current knitting project which has oddly turned into a pair of compression socks, for better or worse, my future travel knitting, my trunk show and the class I'll be teaching while I'm there. Grab your knitting and a cup of coffee or tea and let's spend some time together.

Host: Jessica L'Heureux
Ravelry: jesseknits
Ravelry Group: Knit Up & Dye Podcast
Instagram: dyemonkeyyarns
Blog: dyemonkeyyarns.com
Email: jesse@dyemonkeyyarns.com
Etsy: http://dyemonkeyyarns.etsy.com
Patreon: https://patreon.com/knitupanddye

Theme Music:
"Throw the Hammer Hard" - Bob Log III
Thank you, thank you, Bob for letting me use this!
Buy his music at boblog111.com
BOB is on WORLD TOUR and might just be near you. Please visit his website for a show near you.

Call for test knitters for "unnamed shawl"
Email me at jesse@dyemonkeyyarns.com if you are interested in test knitting. Please use Subject Line: Test Knit

Proposed travel knitting project is  "Stormy Sky Shawl" by Life is Cozy available through Ravelry.

TRUNK SHOW!!
Unwound
413 Jay St.
La Crosse, WI 54601
608-519-3722
www.unwoundshop.com
contact at unwoundshop.com

Contact shop to reserve your spot in the KAL, Class, or Brunch or all THREE!
Love to have you along for the journey!

Thank you all for making this possible!
Love you all. See you next week.