Featuring: Salcantay (superwash merino) Bristle (non superwash/hemp) Prism (superwash silk) Egg Shell (superwash nylon) Latte (baby alpaca) Our goal: To see how differently speckles land on a silk base, superwash nylon, superwash, non superwash/cellulose and alpaca. We are also cross comparing the top 3 ways most dyers like to speckle: with their fingers, a cake […]
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There are so many ways to dye a skein of yarn! Today on the blog, we will cover three beginner-friendly techniques for creating beautiful, multicolored skeins of yarn. For each method, we will be using the same three colors. Each technique shows off a different way of creating a vibrant colorway. From the crisp, bright […]
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How to dye a neutral colored sweater yarn Late Summer is truly the cruelest time to be a knitter in southern California, where I live! While all my friends on the east coast and in the Midwest are casting on their fall knits and enjoying pumpkin spice lattes while picking apples at a local orchard, […]
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What you will need: Dye: Dharma Trading bright aqua, purple pop, spearmint breeze, fluorescent lemon – ProChem Washfast Acid brilliant violet, black, turquoise , Aljo Lily Rose Citric Acid 4” or deeper stainless steel trays Induction double burner Steam heating element like a vegetable steamer or heater/proofer Reusable zip ties 60 ml luer lock syringe […]
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Have you ever wondered how to get a water color effect on yarn, and control the color flow down to the stitch? In today’s blog post, we’ll be looking at how the water table affects dye migration and how to use it to your advantage to achieve your desired result. This is the second installment, […]
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