Featuring: Knomad Soleil Fingering (50% Superwash Merino 50% Pima Cotton) Our Goal: Conduct an experiment using fiber-reactive dye to see the difference in uptake and refraction of color for the wool content versus the cotton content. Abstract: What happens if we use colors known to break from the fiber-reactive line and observe which colors adhere […]
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Featuring: Knomad Clara (100% Superwash Merino in a worsted weight) Our Goal: To take 3 primary colors and apply them in 2 different dye approaches to create a subtle, low variegation but still richly nuanced fall color story? Abstract: What happens if we first dye the yarn for a solid shade background, then speckle in […]
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Finally. Finally. It’s sweater weather. As a dyer, an area of the indie dyeing that I feel has been neglected is garment-minded variegated colorways. Of course the patterns are there, and of course you can knit any garment in any yarn and colorway you’d like. But I often find that when I’m scrolling through Instagram, […]
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Now that you saw the part 1 of this blog, let’s continue with part 2! Color 2 – Tonal Pairing – Sand 1. Add 7 mL of 1% Pecan Stock Solution to the pan or pot. 2. Add 3 skeins of yarn, ensuring that all skeins are fully submerged in the water. Add additional water […]
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Mohair-silk blend yarns have been trending in knitwear and crochet designs for several seasons, and according to the latest reports, their popularity shows no signs of waning. Mohair isn’t just a passing fad; it’s an exceptional fiber cherished for its softness, lustrous shine, mesmerizing halo, and impressive warmth, rivaling even nylon in strength. If you’re […]
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