Meg is a the dyer and owner of Megs & Co, a small batch hand dyed yarn company. Meg's passion is creating vibrant jewel toned colored yarn that begs to be turned into accessories and garments to be treasured for generations. Meg began experimenting with dyes in 2015, and by 2017 Megs & Co was born! When Meg’s not dyeing yarn, you can find her at the beach, wine touring around the Finger Lakes in upstate New York, and chasing after her menagerie of animals.
Now that you saw the part 1 of this blog, let’s continue with part 2! Color 2 – Tonal Pairing – Sand 1. Add 7 mL of 1% Pecan Stock Solution to the pan or pot. 2. Add 3 skeins of yarn, ensuring that all skeins are fully submerged in the water. Add additional water […]
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Mohair-silk blend yarns have been trending in knitwear and crochet designs for several seasons, and according to the latest reports, their popularity shows no signs of waning. Mohair isn’t just a passing fad; it’s an exceptional fiber cherished for its softness, lustrous shine, mesmerizing halo, and impressive warmth, rivaling even nylon in strength. If you’re […]
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Dying Suri Alpaca silk blends such as Pluma can seem intimidating, so here is a really simple recipe inspired by the PANTONE® 2024 Color of the Year, Peach Fuzz, that will ensure you fall in love with dying this luxury fiber. PANTONE® Peach Fuzz is described as “An appealing peach hue softly nestled between pink […]
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Have you been dreaming of dying the perfect collection of yarn for stunning colorwork sweaters with timeless appeal? In this blog post, I’ll be showing you how to dye four gorgeous tonal colorways on Knomad’s Clover Worsted, a luxurious, non-superwash merino wool yarn that is ideal for colorwork sweater designs. I chose classic colors that […]
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Organic non-superwash yarn bases such as Egret are a great way to bring more sustainable yarns into your shop or stash. But how do you dye this yarn to organic standards using the acid dying process you are already familiar with? Greener Shades acid dyes are the answer. They are metal-free acid dyes that conform […]
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