Our first foray into the world of fiber dying.
This really was a great project to do with the kids. We learned that we need LOTS more kool-aid for deeper richer colors. I also learned that you can use wilton gel food colorings with a few glugs of vinegar to get good results. Who knew...
Then, using a turkey baster the kids "painted" the yarn. G is using just two colors for stripes.
I ordered some hanks of bare peruvian wool from Knit Picks with my christmas money. I ordered a whole lot more too - but let's keep that one a secret from the man...
Next we washed the wool being very careful not to agitate too much as the 100% wool has the potential to felt and that would be a disaster.
When the yarn was all "painted" we wrapped it in plastic and zapped it in the microwave for 2 minutes twice. We could tell that it was done when we pressed the yarn and saw clear, rather than colored water seep out.
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So what will the yarn turn in to? I find the dying part as much fun as the knitting part.
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