Finished project! Dyed, dried, delivered - oh yeah! I ended up dyeing it twice because the first time I was a little too "careful" and the first fibers to hit the water grabbed up the most saturated color, leaving a little bit of it lighter than I wanted. A second run darkened everything - so it is slightly graduated, though I think it looks more intentional that it actually was. Overall I am pleased with the end result of my first dye-job - well the first without Clairol or an annoying little plastic bonnet and crochet hook anyways!