If you are looking for a sweater pattern to knit and are browsing through Ravelry, there are more than 200,000 garment patterns to choose from. And 6,000 new patterns get published to the platform each month. So deciding which pattern to make can be incredibly challenging. And in addition, a handmade sweater can easily take …
I’m often amazed by the fact that people who don’t know how to knit think about knitting as something easy. Something that you learn once and then you just “know how to do it”. Similar to learning how to crawl, speak or walk. When, in fact, the contrary is true. Yes, you can learn how …
In this blog post we will explore an interesting question: Are natural dyes sustainable? The first and most obvious intuitive answer would be yes, of course they are.And since I am a natural dyer myself and my interest in natural dyeing was born out of a desire to live a more sustainable life, you can …
Today I want to share a simplified mordanting method with you: using the cold water mordant aluminium triformate. Aluminium triformate has numerous benefits compared to other mordants which we will explore in detail in this post. Table of Content: If you want to learn more about how to mordant a skein of yarn using aluminium …
This blog post is all about iron (ferrous sulfate) as a natural dye modifier. When it comes to natural dyeing, iron plays an important role and you will come across it frequently. It can be used for different purposes but, personally, I mainly use it as a modifying agent for naturally dyed colorways. Table of …
This article is all about 9 common mistakes to avoid in natural dyeing of textiles, aka yarn and fabric. If you are in the beginning stages of your natural dyeing journey, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed. Maybe you have even already tried dyeing a skein of yarn or a piece of fabric with …
Let’s talk about how to dye with logwood today. This post has been long overdue because logwood is a rather straightforward dyestuff to use and you can create versatile and beautiful results with it. In this post I will show you how to dye yarn with logwood. But of course you can also use logwood …
Continuing with the topic of building a handmade wardrobe, I want to share three versatile sewing patterns for tops (women) with you today. This post contains affiliate links. I may earn a small commission if you use these links, at no cost to you. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. I only …
Today we will have a close look at how to care for (handmade) garments. It takes time and dedication to make your own clothes, so naturally you want to make them last as long as possible. And in addition, it is also better for the environment. The fewer clothes you need, the fewer clothes will …
Did you know that you can create several different colorways when dyeing yarn with elderberry (elder)? Elderberry, also known as elder, is a versatile natural dyestuff which allows you to use different parts of the plant for natural dyeing purposes. This post contains affiliate links. I may earn a small commission if you use these …
