In this episode, we return to the Hudson Valley Fiber Farm where Susan Gibbs gives us a lesson in dyeing with Kool-Aid and Country Classics dyes.
See this article on Knitty for more detail on Kool-Aid dyeing and this colorchart for more information
What am I wearing:
- Shawl made with Prism Wildstuff in Woodlands colorway
Special thanks to Susan Gibbs for allowing us to shoot this great event!
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I have 1400 yards of Columbia that I got at Rhinebeck last year – maybe now I will have the courage to dye it! Thanks for a great demo.
Dyeing is so fun and easy!
I started in Koolaid, but was disappointed by the lack of colors available.
I’ve moved on to food dyes using vinegar to set the dye.
I also dye in the microwave (typically roving and uncombed washed wool)
It is so much fun to see what the color will do.
Dyeing always intimidated me, but it seems so quick and easy with this demo. I may just have to try my hand (or tongs) at it someday!
Fun to watch. Learned a lot. No I am a coward, I’ll leave dyeing to the exppert or brave at heart.
This was so informative , I mean Koolaid who ever thought?? I have some cotton crochey thread that has kinda yellowed a little more like an off white and I had no idea what to do with it . Im going to try this and see what happens thanks,!