Supplies
- White Cotton Socks
- Rit All-Purpose Liquid Dye (We Used Petal Pink, Golden Yellow and Denim Blue)
- Small Plastic Container
- Measuring Cup
- Salt
- Plastic Gloves
- Plastic Table Cover
- Paper Towels
- Rit ColorStay Dye Fixative (Recommended)
Time
Total: Under 1 Hour
Difficulty
Beginner
Instructions
- Cover work area with plastic table cover and have paper towels handy to protect against any possible spills. Gather supplies.
- For best results, prewash socks to remove any finishes that may interfere with dye absorption. Leave damp.
- Fill small container with 4 cups of very hot water (140F). Wearing gloves, pour 4 teaspoons of well-shaken dye into dyebath; stir well.
- Add tablespoon of salt to dyebath to help intensify color and stir well.
- Test dye color by dipping paper towel into dyebath. If color is too light, add more dye; if it’s too dark; add more water.
- Place socks together and dip ankle portion of socks into dyebath. Move socks slowly up and down.
- When satisfied with color, remove socks from dyebath.
- Wearing rubber gloves, squeeze out excess dye and set socks aside. Continue dip dyeing pairs of socks in color of choice.
- Recommended: To enhance the color and reduce color bleeding, use Rit ColorStay Dye Fixative immediately after dyeing and before washing. Let socks set in fixative for 20 minutes.
- Rinse in cool water until water runs clear.
- Wash in warm water with mild detergent, rinse and dry.
