Dark Pearl Clue 4 Finished

I was a bit behind the pack, but I finally finished clue 4 of the Dark Pearl sweater.

I did a soak bath for the sweater and the dye bled quite a bit.  After 4 rinses, there didn't seem to be any cessation to the dye exhausting and I finally just blocked after the 5th rinse.  My hands actually got a black tinge.  It might be due to the blend of fiber between animal and plant, but it also explains the strong vinegar smell when I got the yarn.  I will have to remember not to wear this sweater over light color clothes.

I had a warm sunny day so the sweater blocked outside on the patio table.

Here is the sweater without the buttons.

Now I'm on the hunt for 4 buttons that will work on this sweater.