Sunday, July 28, 2019

Knit Up and Dye Episode 110 - Power of a Name



What you call something matters and has an impact based on the perspective and experiences of others. Herein lies so many challenges.

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

Featured Yarns & Patterns:

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

"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"

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

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

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

Email me your interest in the Christmas 2019 Ornament Exchange!

Share and let others gain from your experiences.

Sunday, July 21, 2019

Knit Up and Dye Episode 109 - On Our Own, Not Alone


A lot has been going on, including the development and launch of my new website and online yarn store! I've finished one project and have several other things churning along. Come, enjoy and share.

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.

Featured Yarns & Patterns:

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

"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" 

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

Supernatural Yarns is currently hosting a Yarn Club Visit her Ravelry group via her website at
www.supernaturalyarns.com


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

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

Email me your interest in the Christmas 2019 Ornament Exchange!

Share and let others gain from your experiences.

Sunday, July 7, 2019

Knit Up and Dye Episode 108 - Too Hot!



It's too hot for dyeing this week, but let's look at what I dyed up last week and how it blends against the yarn I wanted to fade off of. Also, progress was made in both knitting and crochet projects.

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.

Featured Yarns & Patterns:

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

"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"

Acquisitions:
"Swimming Upstream" and "Cosmic Sunshine" both on Glamorous base by Trilogy Yarns
www.trilogyyarns.etsy.com

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

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

Email me your interest in the Christmas 2019 Ornament Exchange!

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.