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Tag: ivory

Which Knitting Stitches are Best for Ivory?

Which Knitting Stitches are Best for Ivory?

November 10th, 2021

Itโ€™s always amazing to me when I meet a knitter who doesnโ€™t like to swatch--swatching is sometimes my favorite part of the entire knitting process! Setting aside time to swatch gives you a moment to get to know your new yarn intimately. For dyers, swatching is one of the many ways to determine how a yarn will behave and whether itโ€™s right for your customers. I know swatching takes a little time, so Iโ€™ve done some of the work for you! Iโ€™m spending some time...

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Dyerโ€™s Reference Library: PINK

Dyerโ€™s Reference Library: PINK

May 19th, 2021

how to dyed yarn I have a well-documented love affair with the color pink. My childhood bedroom was painted a light bubble gum pink, at my request. I started dyeing my hair pink in 2016, even getting married with pink hair in 2019. I recently visited the Madonna Inn in San Luis Obispo, California for my birthday. We stayed in a blue-colored room but spent plenty of time enjoying the color pink at the...

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Natural Dyes for Wool: Logwood

Natural Dyes for Wool: Logwood

May 18th, 2021

how to dye yarn Logwood is a family of trees also known as โ€œbloodwoodโ€ in some parts of the world. Found in Mexico, Belize, Central America and Australia, logwood can be found in extract, powdered, sawdust and wood chip form from many natural dye sources.ย    I had avoided logwood for some time because I am just not a huge fan of purple! However, as I worked my way through so many natural, wood-based...

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Natural Dyes for Wool: Osage

Natural Dyes for Wool: Osage

May 17th, 2021

how to dye yarn   Where I live in the Southeastern United States, there are a lot of old, big trees. Every spring, the world transitions into a fuzzy, watercolor-like state as the trees are bristling with tiny leaves and buds. In a few more weeks, many of our flowering trees burst into full bloom or display bright, acid-green leaves. Itโ€™s always one of my favorite parts of each season, but I also love an...

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Dyeing the Perfect Purple

Dyeing the Perfect Purple

May 12th, 2021

Purple is one of my favorite colors to work with! I primarily use my dyed yarn for embroidery work, but I do crochet and knit for fun on occasion too. When I am making things just for fun, I always find myself drawn towards shades of purple. Figuring out which purple is best can sometimes be a challenge. Some shades of purple lean more red or warm-toned and others are more blue or cool-toned. Purple can also be a tough color to...

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