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
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Difficulty
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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.
- Wearing gloves, add 2 teaspoons of powder dye to jar or follow desired Color Formula.
- Add 1 teaspoon of vinegar for wool yarn OR 1 teaspoon of salt for cotton yarn to the jar
- Fill jar with 3-4 cups of very hot water, just below boiling around 200°F. If tap water is not hot enough, heat water on the kettle and add to the dyebath.
- Mix thoroughly until powder dye and salt dissolve.
- Repeat to create desired colors.
- Dip half the untwisted yarn hank into the dyebath.
- To create a gradient, slowly move the yarn up and down into the dyebath to create varying saturation levels.
- Rinse dyed area in cold water until water runs clear. Gently wring out excess water.
- Repeat to dye the other half of the hank in another color, overlap slightly with the existing color to create a seamless ombre.
- 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.
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