As a New Englander, I am rarely in control of my wardrobe. Up here, we’re ruled by changeable and dare I say crotchety weather gods, who delight in vexing us by sending snow in April and 92 degree days in May. It could rain at any moment, regardless of what the sky looks like. You […]
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Featuring: Knomad Marshmallow DK Select 20 Gram Minis; 100% 21.5 Micron Superwash Merino. Our Goal: To learn about color theory by studying “complementary colors,” meaning colors opposite each other on the color wheel. Specifically: Hot Pink – Forest Green Orange – Purple Orange – Blue Red – Green Yellow – Violet Abstract: What happens when […]
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We are so excited to be in the fourth year of our annual Dyers’ Competition! It’s super simple, and you’ll have a chance to win up to $500 at Knomad. Knomad invites you to dye a masterpiece on any of our 45 inspiring bases and be entered to win up to a $500 shopping spree at […]
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This Lotus Flower Beanie by BKnitsHandmade is fast, fun and easy to both dye and knit! In today’s blog post, we’ll learn how to measure the stitch and mark off the skein so each lotus flower (star stitch) is a different color! Dyes Used: Pro Chem and Dye Brilliant Violet, Hot Pink, Turquoise, Black Dharma […]
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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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