Undyed yarns are lovely in their natural state or can be dyed to suit your taste
and project.
Want to try dyeing your own yarn? If you're new to dyeing you might
want to start with Kool-Aid. You can easily dye yarn made from animal
fibers with just Kool-Aid and vinegar. It's really fun to do with kids
and can create some great results.
Here are some links to get you started:
Knitty.com
article with instructions and color examples. Photographed step by
step instructions for oven dyeing wool are here.
Microwave and stovetop methods as well as a extensive color chart can be found here.
Try some chemical dyes for professional results. When you're ready
to branch out to some chemical dyes, read this
article at Knitty.com. Or here,
Reenie shares her microwave instructions for two methods of dyeing yarn and
fiber with food paste or acid dyes. Acid dyes are best for wools and silk; and
although the name sounds a little scary it only refers to the vinegar used to
set the dye. They can be messy and expensive, but also very
rewarding. Just expect your first couple tries not to go too well and plan
to learn on some cheap yarn. If you're dyeing cotton, use a fiber reactive
dye such as Procion.
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