Tag: marshmallow DK
Sustainability at Knomad: Renewable Energy and Protecting Natural Resources
April 18th, 2021
Better for the Earth, and better for you โ we know you care about choosing sustainable yarns. Knomad is an independent brand, but our strong relationship with our partner mill in Arequipa, Perรบ gives us the ability to create a collection of bare yarn with an eye on sustainability.ย
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Natural Dyes for Wool: Cutch
April 14th, 2021
Continuing with our loose theme of exploring the worldโs fascinating, dyeable materials from trees and branches, in this blog weโll be applying Cutch, a dye that comes from the heartwood of the acacia catechu tree. This tree grows in India, Burma, Indonesia and Peru, and my cutch dye comes from the Indian variety and is able to achieve a range of soft, golden-brown tones into medium cinnamon tones.
While generally...
Tie Dye – Marshmallow DK
March 26th, 2021
Tie dye is a fun way to transform a blank surface into something bold and cheerful. Today on the blog we are going to walk you through how to get a tie dye effect on Marshmallow DK. This dye method uses multiple colors layered onto two skeins of soft and fluffy superwash Marshmallow DK.
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Supplies:
2 skeins Marshmallow DK Small cups for mixing dye 4-6 colors acid dye (Dharma Acid Dyes were used here) Chafing dish or trayHow 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!
MATERIALS
- 1 skein of Knomad MARSHMALLOW DKย yarn โ 100% Superwash Merino Wool. We designed this project for...
Superwash vs Non Superwash Wool: Conventional Acid Dyes
January 12th, 2021
โWhat is the difference between superwash and non superwash wool?โ is a question we often hear at KNOMAD! The unique array of wool options we offer at KNOMAD, including superwash and non superwash, or natural wool, prompts one to wonder what makes each wool we offer so special. We are going to explore the differences between these wools, not only on a technical level, but on a...
Dye a Festive Red on MARSHMALLOW DK
December 22nd, 2020
Do you find yourself knitting late into the night and falling asleep clutching your project? Surprised with how many cookies youโve eaten and how many hours youโve logged bingeing on Netflix? Do you keep finding tapestry needles and stitch markers in your pockets? That can only mean one thing! Last-minute gift season is upon us!
Our brand new yarn, MARSHMALLOW DK drops just in time for the...
