If you want to learn more about natural dyeing, you have come to the right place. There are a number of resources on this website to get you started or support you on your natural dyeing journey.
Here are some of the most popular posts:
What is a Mordant? (Mordants for Natural Dyes)
This blog post is all about iron (ferrous sulfate) as a natural dye modifier. When it comes to natural dyeing, iron plays an important role and you will come across it frequently. It can be used for different purposes but, personally, I mainly use it as a modifying agent for naturally dyed colorways. Table of …
This article contains an overview of natural yellow dyes that can be used to dye both yarn and fabric. If you are planning to create a yellow colorway with natural dyes, you are in luck. Yellow is in fact the most common color you get when using natural dyestuff. There are quite a number of …
This article is all about 9 common mistakes to avoid in natural dyeing of textiles, aka yarn and fabric. If you are in the beginning stages of your natural dyeing journey, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed. Maybe you have even already tried dyeing a skein of yarn or a piece of fabric with …
This article will be your ultimate guide to yarn dyeing techniques. This post contains affiliate links. I may earn a small commission if you use these links, at no cost to you. I only recommend products that I find value in myself. See my full disclosure here. Thank you for your support! Understanding Hand Dyed Yarn …
This article contains an overview of natural green dyes that can be used to dye both yarn and fabric. The first color that comes to mind when thinking about nature is green. Green is everywhere, in the grass and the trees, the flower leaves and vegetable plants. But did you know that green is actually …
This blog post is an overview of natural fibers in yarn. Knowing about the different fibers and their properties which can be used to create a yarn will help you make an informed decision when choosing a yarn for your next knitting project. This post contains affiliate links. I may earn a small commission if …
Let’s talk about how to dye with logwood today. This post has been long overdue because logwood is a rather straightforward dyestuff to use and you can create versatile and beautiful results with it. In this post I will show you how to dye yarn with logwood. But of course you can also use logwood …
Did you know that you can create several different colorways when dyeing yarn with elderberry (elder)? Elderberry, also known as elder, is a versatile natural dyestuff which allows you to use different parts of the plant for natural dyeing purposes. This post contains affiliate links. I may earn a small commission if you use these …
If you would like to learn how to dye with nettles, this blog post is for you. You can use nettles as a dyestuff for both wool and fabric. You just have to be aware that the mordanting part of the dyeing process differs whether you are using protein (wool) or cellulose fibers (e.g. cotton, …
Today’s topic is all about overdyeing and modifying yarn colors you don’t like. Let’s talk about what you can do when you are not content with the yarn color you created. With natural dyeing, you never completely know how the final colorway is going to look like. To me, personally, this is part of the …
