How to dye yarn with Black-eyed Susans
For a while now I’ve been aware that Black-eyed Susan flowers can be used for natural dyeing, and they’re specifically… Read More »How to dye yarn with Black-eyed Susans
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How to Dye Wool with Fresh Lichen
There are a few species of lichen that grow prolifically in the woods around our house, and I’ve been wanting… Read More »How to Dye Wool with Fresh Lichen
Dye Wool with Mullein a Herbaceous Biennial
As soon as we started to build our pasture for the sheep, I encountered something that looked like Lamb’s Ear,… Read More »Dye Wool with Mullein a Herbaceous Biennial
Dye wool with madder
Madder root, or Rose Madder, is a traditional woody shrub that has been cultivated and used for thousands of years… Read More »Dye wool with madder
Dye wool with beets!
Beet root is an unconventional and some would say risky source of natural dye. After a few trials over the… Read More »Dye wool with beets!
Dyeing Yarn with Jewelweed, Native to North America
Jewelweed is a native North American plant that grows in many climates, usually near wet areas and along river banks.… Read More »Dyeing Yarn with Jewelweed, Native to North America
Getting started with dyeing yarn: lessons learned
When I first started to learn about natural dyeing, I was befuddled by a lot of vague information I found… Read More »Getting started with dyeing yarn: lessons learned