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How to Dye a Grunge Inspired Layered Yarn on Superwash Merino Wool
February 22nd, 2021
Iโve been enjoying listening to 90โs female artists during quarantine. Thereโs nothing like a little Bjork or Cranberries to brighten my day! My musical tastes of late inspired me to dye a grungy, faded black yarn with pops of bright neon. Learn how to dye it yourself below!
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- 1 skein of Knomad MARSHMALLOW DKย yarn โ 100% Superwash Merino Wool. We designed this project for...
How to Dye a Valentineโs Day Yarn on Superwash Merino Wool
February 13th, 2021
Learn how to dye a Valentineโs day themed color on our Marshmallow DK yarn! This confection is bound to satisfy your sweet tooth.ย
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How to Space Dye Stratus Merino Yarn
January 5th, 2021
Space dye yarn is a fun technique to have in your arsenal. We show you how to do it with an easy technique using plastic wrap! Learn how on our incredibly soft STRATUS, a blend of merino and nylon. I think this finished yarn would make an incredible pair of socks!
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Basic Dye Terms
December 14th, 2020
Whether you are a veteran dyer or just getting started, there are a wide variety of terms that are helpful to learn. Today on the blog we are going to cover a variety of dyeing terms that will be useful to you wherever you are in your dyeing journey. Letโs get to it!
Acidic
A pH less than 7. Many dyes require an acidic environment, which can be created by adding white vinegar or citric acid into the dye bath.Acid dye
READ MOREHow To Dye an Easy Gradient on KNOMAD Sandstone
November 25th, 2020
Have you ever tried to hand dye a gradient on bare yarn? Many tutorials you will find online instruct you to make a gigantic loop of yarn. I tried to make a 50-foot long skein once. The whole endeavor had me tangled in knots! Not only did I transform my living room into a giant swift, but my cats were thrilled I created this cozy play structure for them!
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Dye Speckles on MAGNOLIA
August 28th, 2020
Magnolia reveals its beauty in layers, much like an onion. Upon first glance, I immediately noticed the beautiful shimmering quality of MAGNOLIA, thanks to its 20% mulberry silk content. By gazing closer at MAGNOLIA, I spy a glowy halo of superkid mohair. Getting up close and personal with this stunning bare yarn, I substance and familiar softness of fine superwash merino wool. This beautiful undyed yarn surpasses the subtle...
Silk
July 21st, 2020
Youโve probably heard all about silk, but do you know what makes it so special? Silk is a type of natural protein fibre made by silk worms. Silk has a vibrant history as it is one of the oldest commercially made fibres. When dyed, silk takes color quickly and easily. You can use any dye you would use for wool or other animal fibre to dye silk. It has a subtle luster like gold, and a soft hand, with excellent drape. All of these...
