Mixing It Up~
By Sarah | March 14, 2008
There was this sale. This was no regular sale. More like a swoon inducing sale. A curl your toes sale. $98 100% cashmere wraps at Banana Republic for $6.99. You know how this is going to end, don’t you? I bought it, of course! I have to say – this knitter could not pass up cashmere at $6.99.
Only problem (and I use the term “problem” very loosely) is the wrap was cream. This may not be an issue for some, but I don’t wear cream – it completely and totally washes me out. But, as well all know, I dye all kinds of wool…. So, into the dye pot it went. And, voila!
This becomes…..
Retro gravy boat. If you like quirky things… you must check this seller out.
This:
Shades of grey mixed with charcoal and eggplant. All things considered, I really am quite pleased with results.
I know you are wondering about Lu. When I have a chance (perhaps this weekend) I will take a modeled picture of her. Long story short – she’s too short and too wide. This, after a good blocking. But, I wonder if I caused the problem with blocking (and, if so, can it be fixed with another blocking)? Or, did this occurr while knitting? Perhaps my gauge changed?
Waiting patiently for Spring
11 Comments
Marlyn on March 14, 2008 at 11:32 am.
OMG, that’s beee-yooo-ti-full!
I wonder if those are still on sale at BR????
Macoco on March 14, 2008 at 11:42 am.
Beautiful dye job. And what a fantastic deal!
mai on March 14, 2008 at 1:21 pm.
wow! SCORE! lucky you
it looks great after the dye job!
Wannabe on March 14, 2008 at 4:56 pm.
Totally cute!
Stacey on March 14, 2008 at 5:17 pm.
I love when BR pulls the $6.99-cheapo sale! Yay! The wrap is gorgeous! Can’t wait to see how Lu comes out after some more manipulating. Have a great weekend!
Amanda on March 14, 2008 at 9:31 pm.
It’s great that you were able to re-purpose something you would not have worn otherwise! Hooray for your dyepot!
Stacey on March 16, 2008 at 4:57 pm.
don’t be sad Sam…spring will come. Great wrap and good for you for dyeing it…much easier to do with that price tag, huh?
kaet on March 17, 2008 at 2:58 pm.
i love the finished result! very cool and definitely worth taking the risk!
Shannon on March 17, 2008 at 5:59 pm.
You are brave, but it paid off for you. The wrap is cool. Yes, Sam SPRING is right around the corner, at least that’s what I keep telling myself. According to the calendar its just days away..so you never know.
Knitterella on March 18, 2008 at 6:00 am.
Hey that turned out great! The color variations are beautiful.
You know, I never really thought pugs were that cute – that is until I saw yours. He’s just precious
ClaireEJ on March 20, 2008 at 3:01 am.
Gorgeous dye job! Congrats on both the fab bargain and thr super end colourway..oh and the Gorgeous yellow bag too, wow.