Well, as you have already guessed, I've started dying yarn and selling wholesale to a few stores with a few more in the works. I'm not sure wholesale is where the money is, but it's fun for now. I have sock yarns to show on here, but I have Silk, Merino-Silk, Merino, Alpaca, from lace weight to bulky in all of them. I'm working on a web-site, and who knows where this will go. It's fun for now, and I don't really plan on having the same set 7 colors as some dyers do. I need my FREEDOM! Maybe if I get bigger (in ten years or so, heh) I'll start having colorways that stick, but for now, this is more fun. I do have a few that are requested over and over, and those are easy to do, but break out of the mold people! Anyway, there you go. The news. And, I'm sure you all saw it coming. It is just too fun not to do. I'll let you know when the web-site goes live.
Today I dyed about 160 skeins. For me alone, that is a LOT. I had the privilege of "apprenticing" with a professional dyer a few times, and I learned a lot, but not enough. She had RACKS and racks of skeins drying and hanging on all these special set-ups. At the time I just wanted to learn how to dye for myself. I'm not sure she would want to have shown me more or not, but, I sure had fun doing it and that girl had it GOING ON! Talk about organized, and stunning colors. If only I had paid more attention. Dang. Scout, any tips? Can I come learn from you?
Anyway, here are the colors I did today. 10 of each.
175 yds. 100% superwash wool. Fingering Weight. Each color has a name, but Typepad won't let me tell you. Sometimes Typepad bugs. Anyway, I tried to catch the colors correctly, and most of the time the photo shows it right. 
These are all off to a store up in Arvada, unless my other favorite store in Littleton grabs them first. Just kidding Gerri! The last batch I dyed (60 skeins) for Knit Knack were ALL gone in three days.
Suzanne, do you need any sock yarn??? I can bring you a load when I come in August. Did I already tell you guys that I'm coming for the month of August? We leave around July 23rd or so, and I stay until the 20th or so with the kids. Byron can't stay that long, but I CAN! WooHoo! Knitting in La Jolla, here I come!
Here is my label with all the specks on the back:
Ok, nighty night folks. And, wish me luck.
That, is all she wrote...
Hey Mary-Kay,
Are you going to have an etsy shop? I wanted to talk about your yarn on the podcast but wanted to be able to reference your shop so people could buy it :-)
Marly
Posted by: Yarn Thing | June 19, 2007 at 01:19 AM
Lovely stuff! I like it all. Great job and good luck with the website and all.
Posted by: Wanda | June 19, 2007 at 06:43 AM
Hi Mary Kay! My scarf came out fantastic using this yarn. I've had to already give the scarf as a gift, but I had a little extra so I can knit up a sample to show you. Pictures of the finished product will be posted on my blog tomorrow, now that you have made your "announcement"!
Congratulations on your new endeavor. Based on the response at Knit Knack, it will be a very popular product.
I can't wait to use my "Italian Love Affair" on something...
Posted by: Cathy R | June 19, 2007 at 08:29 AM
Oh my goodness, that is some gorgeous yarn you've got there!
Posted by: rohanknitter | June 19, 2007 at 08:39 AM
Congratulations! Your yarn is beautiful! Etsy might be a good and easy way to go.
Posted by: Allegra | June 19, 2007 at 08:43 AM
oh my word--i'm tired just thinking about dyeing 160 skeins.
how on earth did you do it??
congrats and i hope to be able to buy some of your yarn--is it available online???
Posted by: Ann-Marie MacKay | June 19, 2007 at 09:09 AM
Those look great! I want some :)
It was great hanging out with you on Saturday--we need to do that more often!
Posted by: Kim | June 19, 2007 at 09:28 AM
Beautiful job! I love the colors :)
Posted by: Terrie | June 19, 2007 at 09:32 AM
Very yummy! Congrats!
Posted by: Deb | June 19, 2007 at 11:06 AM
Yay! Beautiful colors! Great news! 160 skeins! ¡Ai jolín! ;)
Posted by: Wendy | June 19, 2007 at 11:12 AM
I love it that you're going to be here for a month. Looking forward to it big time!
Of course I would love to have some Red Rocks sock yarn!
Posted by: Suzanne | June 19, 2007 at 12:03 PM
Hi Mary Kay, I love the yarn. It looks so beautiful and I hope I get to see it tonight!
Posted by: Purple Princess | June 19, 2007 at 03:21 PM
All looks wonderful. I can't wait to obtain some.
Posted by: Judy P | June 20, 2007 at 08:45 AM
LOVE your logo. and such a great name too! so appropriate since you are in CO! came here via sheep in the city's site. :o)
can't wait to hear more about your yarn and the dyeing adventures! :o)
Posted by: kelpkim | June 20, 2007 at 12:01 PM
Mary-Kay,
Your yarn looks beautiful. I think it's great that you're selling it. Love the label too! Hope to see you when you're here.
Posted by: Cristina | June 20, 2007 at 01:53 PM
Wow! Congratulations on taking the jump into this. I hope that it's always fun and never feels like work! Be sure to bring us samples when you come.
Posted by: kristi | June 21, 2007 at 05:35 PM
Wow - 160 skeins? That's awesome. I've found your spot by way of Ree's gallery. Too bad you're halfway across the country as I've just taken up spinning. I'll check back often to see what you're up to. Hope your endeavor is very successful. You've got a great logo.
Posted by: the farmers wife | June 22, 2007 at 07:54 AM
This is awesome! You have a great eye for color
Posted by: Nancy | June 24, 2007 at 05:00 PM
These colors just took my breath away--GORGEOUS.
Posted by: Edna Hart | June 25, 2007 at 01:05 PM
Your yarn ia simply gorgeous and what wonderful colorways! Congrats on your endeavor, God bless you!
Posted by: Terri Lynn | June 25, 2007 at 01:44 PM
Yay! An August full of Mary Kay-ness! Looks like I also just found out the answer to my question in the next day's post!
Your yarn is GORGEOUS. Like with Wendy's yarn, I just wanna get nakid and roll around in it! :D
Hope you're having a great week - gotta keep on reading now - I'm really behind!
Posted by: Hilari | June 29, 2007 at 10:36 PM
Que hermosas tus lanas... las amo!!!
Muy bellos colores.... Vendes por Internet?
Cariños desde Chile... Isla de Chiloe
Susana Minna
Posted by: Susana Minna | April 28, 2008 at 05:07 PM