My
sister had Logwood and Brazilwood which are two ancient dyes that were
discovered in America by the Europeans hundred of years ago. They were prized
dyes and I can see why. Logwood is a deep rose and Brazilwood a deep purple.
Both beautiful. I did a second bath with the Logwood to get a lighter rose as
well.
I also had some Black Walnuts that I had lying around and got the deepest brown yet, very beautiful.
With
my last two skeins I wanted to try something I had lying around the house so
did Orange skins and cut grass. Both gave great colors. A very soft yellow from
the oranges and another green that looks great.
All
these colors are so beautiful but when I put them together, I am amazed. The
way they all work together is so pretty that I don’t want to knit anything with
them, just have them around so I can keep looking at them.
But,
I will make something with them. I just hope I don’t screw it up.