Yarn dyeing resources?

[untonuggan]

I know this is *slightly* off-topic, but I was wondering if anyone had any links to some good tutorials on dyeing your own yarn. (I have come to realize that if I'm going to support my spinning habit *and* my knitting habit, I better start dyeing my own fibers.) I know I've seen posts over time on dreamwidth, which is part of what sparked my interest in the first place. Where those posts are, I do not know.

Also, any thoughts on natural dyes versus I-don't-even-know-what-the-term-is dyes, books, etc. would be most helpful! Thank you!

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Comments

[neotoma]

Chemical dyes is the term you're looking for. They're a lot safer to use and give more reliable results, and are easier for a beginner than natural dyes.

I suggest Color in Spinning by Deb Menz if you can find a copy, or her Color Works book.

[untonuggan]

Sorry for the delayed response! Thank you for your reply - will definitely check that book out. ^___^