Yesterday I played with more yarn and thread dyeing. I used four different types of yarn and threads with blue and green Tulip tie dye. The results are mixed.
Here are before photos. On the left is white Aunt Lydia's #3 crochet cotton. On the right white DMC cotton floss.
On the left is Sensations Kashmira 100% feltable wool and Aunt Lydia's #10 bamboo cotton crochet thread. Both of the hanks are cream colored.
Here are the results. The #3 crochet thread and DMC floss took the dyes completely. The bamboo cotton came out slightly variegated. Blue/purple from the blue dye and green/yellow from the green dye.
The wool didn't take the dye very well. I don't know if the results would be different if I left the dye on longer or "cooked" it. But I am leaving for Phoenix tomorrow morning and I don't want to leave the yarn wet. The color variations are stronger on the wool. I still like the results and will probably crochet projects that can be felted.
Today is a "finish" minimal tasks around the house day. Tomorrow morning we are flying to Phoenix for the long, hot weekend.
What are you up to today?
Sweet P
2 comments:
wool needs an acidic dye. Acidic dyes won't work on cotton. Try overdyeing your wool with Kool-Aid. It sounds funny, but it really works. I have a tute on my blog.
That's so fun. I've always wanted to play with dyes too. And love the comment about acidic/non-acidic dyes. Kool-aid is a great tip. I have a friend who made some beautiful antique-looking yarns using water food was boiled in: tea, beets, and kale. The yarns came out very unique and cool looking.
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