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Important Notes

Yarn
For best results, we recommend dyeing cotton or wool yarn. For synthetic yarn, you’ll need to use Rit DyeMore for Synthetics.

Color
If the yarn you are dyeing are white or off white, then you should be able to achieve true color. If the yarn has an existing color, then you can overdye them with a darker color. If you are looking to: (a) dye a dark hank of yarn into a lighter color or (b) completely change the color of the yarn from one color to another (such as from purple to blue), then you could try removing the color using Rit Color Remover However, only use the sink or bucket method. We would only suggest trying this with cotton yarn. However, we cannot guarantee you will be able to remove all of the color.

Bleach Stains and Sun Damage
Sun and bleach actually damage fabric, making it very difficult to dye. You could try using Rit Color Remover on the yarn. If you are going to try this, only use the sink or bucket method. We would only suggest doing this with cotton yarn. However, we cannot guarantee successful results.

Instructions

Prepare Yarn + Dyebath 

  1. Untwist the hank into a circle.
  2. To avoid tangling, use scrap yarn to secure four loose ties around the coiled yarn.
  3. For cotton yarn, presoak yarn in hot water with 2 tablespoons of salt for 30 minutes.
  4. For wool yarn, presoak yarn in hot water with 2 tablespoons of vinegar for 30 minutes
  5. Gently wring out excess water.
  6. For cotton yarn, add 2 teaspoons of powder dye and 1 teaspoon of salt to small jar(s).
  7. For wool yarn, add 2 teaspoons of powder dye and 1 teaspoon of vinegar to small jar(s).
  8. Fill small jar(s) with 4 cups of hot water, ideally 140°F . If tap water is not hot enough, heat water on the kettle and add to the dyebath.
  9. Mix thoroughly until powder dye and salt dissolve.
  10. Repeat to create desired colors.

Techniques
Variegated Technique

  1. Place damp untwisted yarn hank on a wire rack over a plastic container to catch any drips.
  2. Pour dyes over the hank randomly, allowing colors to overlap and bleed into one another.

Ombre Dip Dye Technique

  1. Dip half the untwisted yarn hank into the dyebath.
  2. To create a gradient, slowly move the yarn up and down into the dyebath to create varying saturation levels.
  3. Rinse dyed area in cold water until water runs clear. Gently wring out excess water.
  4. Repeat to dye the other half of the hank in another color, overlap slightly with the existing color to create a seamless ombre.

Speckled Technique

  1. Place damp untwisted yarn hank flat in a plastic container.
  2. Make sure the yarn is still hot to the touch from the previous presoak.
  3. Sprinkle powder dye over the yarn.
  4. Use very little dye to create defined speckles of color. (Tip: Kelly Green Powder dye contains blue speckles. Purple and Petal Pink Powder dye contains red speckles.)
  5. Cover container with plastic wrap and allow the steam to build up.

After Dyeing

  1. Allow yarn to sit and absorb dye for 30 minutes.
  2. Wearing gloves, rinse yarn in cold water until water runs clear.
  3. Gently wring out excess water.
  4. Wash in cold water with a mild detergent.
  5. Hang to dry.
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