If you want to learn more about natural dyeing, you have come to the right place. There are a number of resources on this website to get you started or support you on your natural dyeing journey.
Here are some of the most popular posts:
What is a Mordant? (Mordants for Natural Dyes)
This blog post is all about natural dyeing with madder. You can use madder to dye both yarn and fabric and create beautiful shades of reds, oranges and corals. 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 …
This article contains an overview of natural red dyes that can be used to dye both yarn and fabric. 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 recommend products that I …
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 contains an overview of natural yellow dyes that can be used to dye both yarn and fabric. If you are planning to create a yellow colorway with natural dyes, you are in luck. Yellow is in fact the most common color you get when using natural dyestuff. There are quite a number 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 …
This article will be your ultimate guide to yarn dyeing techniques. This post contains affiliate links. I may earn a small commission if you use these links, at no cost to you. I only recommend products that I find value in myself. See my full disclosure here. Thank you for your support! Understanding Hand Dyed Yarn …
This article contains an overview of natural green dyes that can be used to dye both yarn and fabric. The first color that comes to mind when thinking about nature is green. Green is everywhere, in the grass and the trees, the flower leaves and vegetable plants. But did you know that green is actually …
This blog post is an overview of natural fibers in yarn. Knowing about the different fibers and their properties which can be used to create a yarn will help you make an informed decision when choosing a yarn for your next knitting project. This post contains affiliate links. I may earn a small commission if …
