Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Some yarn & some exciting news.


I bought a whole pile of this grey cotton at the op shop last week.

I've never bought second hand yarn before because usually I don't have any idea if it is wool/cotton/acrylic etc and what ply it is. But luckily for me this pile was made up of lots and lots of little balls and some of them still had their label with the brand (which I recognised) and their details.

The first chance I got I crocheted up a beanie using Vallie's kids Olivia's butterfly pattern.

It was the first beanie I've ever crocheted that fit the desired recipient's head, although looking at it now, it probably could do with one more row.

I ended up dying the beanie after I had finished it using a dark grey dye and am pleased to say that cotton/microfiber dyes beautifully.

I might have a go at dying a whole chunk of it today for another project I have in mind. Any hints about dying yarn appreciated. I am a bit unsure how to do it without getting into one big knot.

A bit of exciting news before I go.

Australian Traveller magazine is out today and we have just been informed that out of 100 Australian Greatest Gourmet Experiences, our business, Daylesford Organics, has come sixth!!!!

I'll post more details on my Daylesford Organics blog once I've bought the magazine.

I hope you get some great news today too. XX

48 comments:

  1. Oh Wow, congratulations, what a great achievment. Well done.
    With the yarn, I usually wind it around the back of a chair into hanks ('cos I don't have a niddy noddy), then tie it in several places around the hank. Dye it and dry it! It's easy to hang that way too. Have fun.
    Lizzie
    xxx

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  2. great post ... fantastic news re coming 6th and i love the dark grey of the beanie.

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  3. Congratulations on coming 6th - that's fantastic you must be very excited! I love that beanie & I love how you think of something & next thing you know you've made it! Done, finished!

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  4. congrats on making the gourmet list! this actually came across my desk last night at work and I was like, holy cow! i "know" them. I meant to email you when I got home.
    I know how excited I was so can't imagine how you feel!

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  5. Yay. Such great news.
    Now, who are the 5 that need to be knocked off???
    (Just kidding)
    Andi x

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  6. Fantastic news and love the beanie too.

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  7. How funny, I was just sitting here thinking about dying a dress & was thinking about dark grey & wondering where to get dye these days. Spottie? That little hat is the best, can you make bigger ones for lovely friends???? It's going to get cold soon honey. Hey, great to see you getting number 6! Can't wait to hear/see more xo

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  8. The beanie looks great and congratulations:)

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  9. What a great oppy find! I have tried crocheting that beanie before but with no luck. I might have to try again now that I am a bit more experienced! It looks fantastic! If you wanted it that one long longer, could you crochet a border around it in another colour?

    Congratulations on the award too. 6th is awesome! Can't wait to hear more. :)

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  10. Oh my gosh Kate!!! Sixth! That is totally totally TOTALLY awesome!!!
    ... and is it a little ironic too since six is a difficult number for your family?!?! Perhaps it is a sign that six aint that bad afterall.

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  11. Ooh, what Sally said! Maybe she's onto something!?! Congratulations though, pleased for you and proud for your business!
    Also, I saw that pattern awhile ago and thought it was lovely. Do you think I should make one for a grown up girl? (me) I was considering it...

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  12. COngratulations Kate! What great news.

    And I love the beanie. I want to do one of those for Jemima this winter. So cute.

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  13. Congratulations Kate and Bren! What wonderful news. I love the color of the new hat too Kate, and the pattern looks beautiful. Now just to learn to crochet!

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  14. Super exciting, Congrats!!!! Love the hat too. Glad to hear you finally got one to fit :P

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  15. wow!!! how very exciting!
    well done to you & Bren!
    hugs to you


    p.s cutie pics

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  16. Ditto to what Sally said.
    6th is pretty darn good!

    The beanie is gorgeous. I usually put the wool/acrylic against my cheek and if its itchy then its wool. Dont know if that helps.

    Hope your laundry doesnt look as bad as mine after a stint of dying.

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  17. Congratulations!! 6th is awesome!!

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  18. Congratulations!!! We really need to a take a drive sometime and see you.

    and love the hat too! xo m.

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  19. Oh my goodness! oh my goodness! how exciting is that! I'm so happy for you!

    And, i love the beanie.

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  20. CONGRATULATIONS!!! Well done! And that hat looks lovely too!

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  21. Congratulations!! So excited for you and your family!!!

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  22. Congratulation on 6th. Fantastic.
    Love the beanie too.

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  23. Congratulations, what exciting news for you.
    Love the beanie.

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  24. SO exciting Kate, Hurray! And so well deserved too.
    Love the beanie and the colour you got it too
    xo

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  25. RIGHT-E-O then we are coming over for dinner!!! leaveing now!

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  26. Congratulations! What awesome news. A great achievement for you and your company. Well done!

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  27. beanie is beautiful, I most really get working on the crochet skills.
    Congrats re #6 pos...you deserve it!

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  28. Congratulations Kate. Well done!
    Love the beanie and the yarn.
    Ab x

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  29. ace news and ace beanie. You rock Kate. Hard work has its rewards indeed xxx

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  30. o wow...congrats!!! Would definitely love to visit during my ozzie trip :)

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  31. That is super exciting stuff!! You must be tickled pink... I would be!! Love the yarn too. love a good op shop find!!

    xo Steph

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  32. KATE! That's massive! Congratulations! I am so impressed you shared the beret with us first before that news - you crafter you!

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  33. hi Kate
    congrats to you and Bren- that is a brilliant effort. i 'know' 2 people on the list - my cousin and her partner are number 54!

    i am absolutely in love with the crochet hat too- at the moment im totally obsessed making hats- i think ive done about 12-14 now (in the last month LOL)

    congratulations again
    cheers
    jane

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  34. Well Done that is a wonderful achievement and knowing you lots and lots of hard yakka :-) PS the beanie is great, love the colour and the fit.....its perfect!

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  35. hello,

    First time on your blog. Do you have the pattern to the beanie that you crochet? I am a beginner at crochet but am obsessed with it and loved it. I have been wanting to crochet a hat for my 3 yr old but most of the patterns online are a little confusing. Do you mind sharing your pattern?

    Thank you
    Sonia

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  36. I hate winter - all these super cute crochet/knits come ot and I am still so BAD at it. LOVE that beanie. Must - master - the - hook

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  37. Holey Moley!!! That IS very exciting!!! Congratulations!!
    I love the beanie :)

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  38. That hat is gorgeous, so clever. May have a go at something like that but doubt it will be done in your super speedy time! Congrats on coming 6th! That's awesome!

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  39. Advice on dying - don't do it in the bath!! (that sounds really funny)

    When I was about 13 I dyed our antique claw foot roll top bath bright pink when attempting to do some tie-dye. Fortunately mum was in on the act, in fact she was the one that got us into the mess if I remember rightly, so at least I didn't get into trouble :) have fun x

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  40. well, that certainly requires some office chair dancing! WONDERFUL! Hope to someday travel to your neck of the earth and try it out for myself :)

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  41. Oh Kate! That's great! Congratulations to you and your boy and your lovely girls. I know the hard work you must put in, so HUGE props to you all! xx

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  42. First of all, congratulations on a wonderful - and well deserved - achievement :-)
    Secondly, love that hat. I've had that pattern bookmarked since it first appeared, but I need to learn how to crochet first LOL!
    You may find me on your doorstep one day with some yarn and hooks, begging for a lesson ;-)

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  43. Wow...Congratulations...this is brilliant and AMAZING..All that hard work...be proud you two..you bloody well deserve it!!

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  44. Sixth!!!! Oh my goodness, that is fantastically amazing! Congratulations :-) xx

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  45. Congratulations! :D - ps. loving the crochet. Mmm yarn.

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  46. Congratulations Kate - I must come in and visit next time I am around your way.

    Also, that beanie is gorgeous - I must make one.

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  47. OH WOW, Yayyyyy, Congratulations and deservedly so!!! What a grand accomplishment - you both must be bursting with pride. Three cheers ;))

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