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Natural Yarn Dyes

25 Vibrant & Sustainable Recipes

Anna Bauer & Eva Zethraeus

Description

Achieve rich, lightfast colours from plants, lichen and fungi without compromising safety or the environment.

Whether you're a beginner looking for a comprehensive guide to dyeing yarn, or an experienced dyer looking for new recipes and inspiration, this book will equip you with everything you need to get dyeing, along with invaluable tips and insights. Inside you’ll find:

25 dye recipes from readily available plants, fungi and lichen, which produce a stunning palette of shades
Clear instructions: each tried-and-tested recipe is detailed and easy to follow and takes you from start to finish, from making your dyebath to using mordants for fixing colour
A sustainable approach: learn how to maximize the potential of your dye materials, plus practical advice on aftercare to ensure that your yarns remain as beautiful and vivid as the day they were dyed
A comprehensive introduction for first-time dyers: equip yourself with the right tools and techniques for successful dyeing, including collecting plant materials, fixing your colours and essential safety tips
Guidance for further reading: packed with a glossary and references for further reading, this is your all-in-one resource for mastering the art of botanical dyeing
Bonus content online: two knitting patterns designed by the authors, and applying the practices illustrated in this book, will be available online

This book is an invitation to create unique, sustainable, vibrant yarn dyes that honour the environment and showcase your creativity.