Supplies
- Rit x Lion Brand: Yarn Dye Kit
- Vinegar or Salt
- Small Jars for Dyeing
- Wire Rack
- Plastic Wrap
- Scissors
- Tongs
- Kettle
- Thermometer
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
Time
Total: 1 hour
Difficulty
Intermediate
Instructions
- Untwist the hank into a circle.
- To avoid tangling, use scrap yarn to secure four loose ties around the untwisted hank.
- Presoak yarn in hot water with 2 tablespoons of vinegar for wool yarn OR 2 tablespoons of salt for cotton yarn for 30 minutes.
- Gently wring out excess water.
- Place damp untwisted yarn hank flat in a plastic container.
- Make sure the yarn is still hot to the touch from the previous presoak.
- Sprinkle powder dye over the yarn.
- Use very little dye to create defined speckles of color.
- Cover container with plastic wrap and allow the steam to build up.
- Allow yarn to sit and absorb dye for 30 minutes.
- Wearing gloves, rinse yarn in cold water until water runs clear.
- Gently wring out excess water.
- Wash in cold water with a mild detergent.
- Hang to dry.
TIP:
- In absence of hot water, heat set dyed yarn in a microwave and oven safe container. For the microwave, heat for 1-2 minutes. For the oven, heat at 300F for 20 minutes. Allow it to cool completely before handing.
- Clean microwave and oven safe container with soap, water and chlorine bleach.
