Dyeing yarn

Congratulations to imwalton, our winner for this month's blog giveaway! We will be in touch with you shortly to arrange for the delivery of your prize. If cabin fever is starting to set in this winter, why not try dyeing your own yarn to add some color to your next project? It's easier than you think - in fact, you might have everything you need already in your kitchen! Here, we've used sugar-free Kool-Aid to dye a multi-colored skein of yarn and will show you how to do your own at-home…

How to Dye Yarn with a Slow Cooker or Crock Pot. Learn how to heat set wool dyes with this slow cooker (or Crock Pot) dyeing technique.

I share how to dye yarn with acid dyes and tips I learned that I wish I knew when I started. You can easily try this at home.

How to dye yarn with food coloring | for beginners!

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I thought I’d post an idea for anyone who wants to try dyeing yarn at home using ingredients readily found in your kitchen. It’s more of a staining method rather than an actual dye but it works all…

In our second installation of Adventures in Yarn Dying with Jessie At Home, we're learning about dyeing yarn with acid dyes and protein fibers.

It snowed again here in Wisconsin, and I wanted to get some practice with my snow dyeing… What Can I use to Hand Dye Yarn? For Acid Dyes to Work you need to use ported based fibers, that means, Wool, Alpaca, Silk, etc. Acrylic won’t work. Dyeing wool with snow is somewhat of a surprise. I never really know what I’m going to get. I applied the dye on top of the snow and as the snow melted, the dye entered into the yarn in the natural way the snow melted, and stuck where the citric acid…

This article will be your ultimate guide to yarn dyeing techniques. Even if you don’t dye yarns yourself, knowing the terminology of certain color effects in yarns will help you choose the right yarn for your next knitting project. When it comes to hand dyed yarns, there are two factors to consider. The first factor you think about is the basic color of the yarn. The second factor you have to take into consideration in a yarn is the distribution of the color(s) throughout the yarn.

I get a lot of emails/messages with questions about techniques and ideas, and sometimes it takes me a really long time to answer them....Usually because I want to answer thoroughly and have difficulty setting aside the time to do so. I thought I'd answer some of your questions here, as the information may

Beginner's Guide to Hand Dyeing Yarn: A Beginner's Guide to Hand Dyeing Yarn A FiberArtsy Post Have you ever noticed that even with 1000’s of yarn colorways and combinations, you somehow can’t find just the color you want for that certain knitting or crochet project? That’s always been …

I love to dye yarn with dry acid dye powder. I love the subtle or vibrant speckles, and the soft control I can get without dissolving the dy...

I took the same yarn I had "dust dye" last week and pour a smidgen of the dye in 100 ml of hot water. Dye was applied on now a 20g mini skeins. I like the result with Dharma dye It is not exactly like the picture on the web site but overall it is colors I can enjoy I can't wait to dye more on large skeins.

Step by step instructions for How to Dye Self Striping Yarn without special, expensive tools. A yarn dyeing tutorial from FiberArtsy.com

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Wool Yarn Dyeing Techniques. How to hand Dye Semi Solid Yarn with tone variations with this simple yarn dyeing technique.

This tutorial will show you how to dye yarn in a single, long gradient. This technique is a lot of fun, and can produce some really amazing results. I apol...

Explore the fascinating world of natural red dyes, perfect for coloring both yarn and fabric. Red, a color of immense strength and power, was historically associated with royalty and majesty during the Middle Ages. But how do we achieve such a vibrant hue using natural sources? This article delves into various methods to create different shades of red, offering a detailed guide for those interested in natural dyeing techniques.

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