dyeing to whip

Good Friday tulips in my grandmother’s crystal vase–a tradition.  In the background Bookhou’s wonderful alphabet.

I dyed the Briggs and Little two ply that I will use to whip Peruvian images–yes it is hooked.  I used Prochem 1 tsp 818, 1/4 tsp 440 and 1/4 tsp 728, loosely laid the skein in a wide frying pan and simmered until the water was clear.  Then I washed the skein on the gentle cycle and hung it to dry.  Now to turn it into balls and begin to whip.