dyeing yarn with Kool Aid Pt. 1
Lessons learned-- #1--do better job of coiling yarn, so as not to have unwanted tie-dye effect.#2--Need more Kool-Aid, didn't read directions carefully (not a new problem) and so didn't buy enough at the store. Still, it did come out a nice reddish-purple.
I used the stovetop method in Melanie Falick's "Kids Knitting" and it was very simple, and didn't leave much of a mess at all. I kept calling my DH into the kitchen to look at the water as the yarn absorbed the dye and left clear water behind.
Will have to try again soon so I can add an entry called "Pt. 2"
posted by Emily @ 10:48 AM
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I used the ziplock bag-microwave method that is posted online (google and it will come.. LOL) and had good results. My only problem with the Kool-aid dye process was the unbearable stench that the drying yarn left in my house (grape & wet dog smell)and the boredom of winding an entire skein of Fishermans Wool.. but I'll definitely be doing it again.
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