Yarns to Dye For

by Kathleen Taylor

Beginning and veteran knitters alike can learn how to produce homemade self-patterning yarns with this easy, step-by-step guide. Instructions are provided for choosing materials and equipment, skeining and preparing yarn, and painting and dyeing the yarn--all with materials that are found in most grocery and craft stores. Twenty-five quick projects, each presented with dyeing and knitting instructions, will help develop the reader's technique and produce exciting, colorful garments, including gloves, mittens, scarves, and even a summer shell. Guidelines for modifying projects, tips on embellishing, and ideas for leftover yarn are also included.

Genres: Knitting, Crafts

96 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 2005

About the author

Kathleen Taylor is a freelance knitwear designer and a prolific writer. She is the author of the popular book Knit One, Felt Too, and her knitting designs have appeared in more than 50 different magazines. She lives in Redfield, South Dakota.

Reviews

[bluetyson]

Yarns to Dye for: Creating Self-patterning Yarns for Knitting by Kathleen Taylor (2005)

[Lisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one I'm going to have to buy. I can't wait to try one of the "recipes" in the book.

[Elie · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is about hand painting. Also covers a couple other techniques briefly. Most of the book is hand painting recipes and photos of the finished yarn knitted up along with knitting patterns. A great starting point for hand painted yarn.

[Laura · Rating 3 out of 5]

I might change my review on this once I test the patterns and process of dyeing yarn.

[Jennifer · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book is a little too light on dyeing. There are lots of patterns to use your freshly dyed yarn for, but I was expecting more about dyeing self-patterning yarn. Maybe its not as hard as I'm imagining.