Yarn dyeing

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Nature has such amazing colors and so many gorgeous layers and color combinations. Have you ever wondered if you could dye yarn with a particular herb or other plants nearby you? Growing up I loved to read and in several of my book adventures were people that had created dyes out of the everyday nat

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.

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…

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...

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...

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.

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 …

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.

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.

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Dandelion & Dogwood dyes hand dyed yarn in the UK with recycled rainwater, as well as making project bags and knitting accessories

Hmmm..... pretty silks. Have a great weekend!

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Have you ever been exploring a forest emerald green, or hiked a frosted mountain snowy and breathtaking and wished you could capture those colors, to keep with you forever, dared to dream you could even wear them or sink deep into a soft blanket or sweater resplendent of these colors of your dreams

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…

Dye Wool With Foraged Plants bring local colour into your knitting & crochet projects Join me for a stroll… You’ll discover the magic of transforming nature’s gifts into cosy, vibrant creations... Gather a basketful of herbs, leaves or wild flowers – each one with unique colour potential waiting to be unlocked. Infuse your yarn with...

We have been experimenting with making dye from lichen with excellent results. Click through for our step by step instructions. #Lichen #Dye #dyeing #fabriccrafts #naturaldye

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…