A bit too pink

ML color
Originally uploaded by isis1207

I was offered help from this and this lady to dye my yarn, but I decided to go ahead and do it by myself. I found a KoolAid lookalike (FlavorAid) and had a whopping choice between pink and pink. I guess I’m gonna make this shawl pink. I wanted more color in my wardrobe and pink goes just fine with jeans.
I put out the wool, made the lemonade (without the sugar) and started to wet the wool. That actually takes some time. Wool does not readily take up water. I put the wool in microwave bowls and zapped them. In the picture the lightest part is on top, it doesn’t look as pink as it finally turned out.
After rinsing I was pleasantly impressed with myself. It turned out a nice pink. It reminds me of the color the sky has at sunrise. The following day it looked really pink. This time I was a bit unsure of myself.
I’ll swatch this week, maybe it’s not too bad. And otherwise I have a huge pink shawl at the end of the KAL.

Which colors?

new wool
Originally uploaded by isis1207

After searching for quite some time to find the right yarn for the Mystic Light, I finally found something. It’s thicker than the yarn the designer uses but I don’t mind. I figure it’ll be great to use as a substitute for a sweater on a chilly summer night (I’m a complete woos about the cold). The only problem I have is that this isn’t the color I had in mind. I don’t actually have a color in mind yet. I want to dye the yarn (100% wool) in colors that have to do with light and that make me happy.
Once I decide on the colors I have to figure out how to dye my yarn. There’s enough information on the internet. I haven’t gotten any dye yet, so picking a method is a bit tricky.
Any suggestions on the colors I should use?