I dyed the yarn by submerging part of the skeins (did 2 at once to make them sort of match) into the dye bath on the stove, and propping the rest up on a plastic utensil. This is the lovely green colour I got from a couple of packets of "changing cherry" flavour:
Here is a photo of the skeins drying on my balcony railing outside. It shows the colours fairly well:
And here is the bag so far. See how great the colours are coming out in the knitting? Exactly the effect I was after:
I think the bag might end up a little large, but if it does I will just make it into a purse or something for a christmas gift. I have one more skein of undyed wool, and will only need part of the second dyed one for the flap and handle, so I should have plenty for a second try.
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