Dyeing to Spin & Knit
Dyeing to Spin & Knit

Author: Felicia Lo

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2017-01-12

Total Pages: 161

ISBN-13: 163250412X

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Inspire and unleash a passion for hand-crafted color! "Unapologetic" is how Felicia Lo always describes her obsession with color and craft. In Dyeing to Spin and Knit, Felicia, founder and creative director of SweetGeorgia Yarns and highly sought after teacher and lecturer, provides clear and accessible guidance for creating gorgeous hand-dyed yarns and spinning fibers and an understanding of how dyeing affects knitted yarn and handspun yarn. Fiber artists will learn the fundamentals of how color works, how to combine and coordinate colors, and how to control the results when dyeing wool and silk yarns and fibers. Spinners will learn how to subdue intense and bright colorways or prevent muddiness in handspun. Knitters will gain the knowledge to avoid or maximize the effects of pooling. And finally, this book will include 10 patterns that use hand-dyed and handspun yarns and fibers to their most exciting advantage in knitting projects. Complete with detailed photographs from Felicia's own dyeing studio, Dyeing to Spin and Knit offers a master class in preparing hand-dyed yarns and fibers. Ignite your love of color--unapologetically!

Yarns to Dye For
Yarns to Dye For

Author: Kathleen Taylor

Publisher: Interweave

Published: 2005-05

Total Pages: 116

ISBN-13:

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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.

The Yarn Lover's Guide to Hand Dyeing
The Yarn Lover's Guide to Hand Dyeing

Author: Linda LaBelle

Publisher: Three Rivers Press

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 160

ISBN-13: 9780307352538

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A fiber artist and weaver brings together simple techniques for hand dyeing yarn at home with easy-to-make but sophisticated pattterns for knit and crochet designs in a hands-on guide that is enhanced by tips, tricks, and advice from knit design and yarn professionals. 15,000 first printing.

Dyeing to Knit
Dyeing to Knit

Author: Elaine Eskesen

Publisher:

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780892726677

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Knitters already familiar with using space-dyed, hand-painted, or rainbow-dyed yarns often wish they could move on to the next step and dye their own yarns, but worry that the process will be too intimidating. But it really is not difficult, as Elaine Eskesen shows in Dyeing to Knit, sharing her many years of dyeing experience and giving concise, helpful instructions.

Prepared to Dye
Prepared to Dye

Author: Gene Shepherd

Publisher: Ampry Publishing, LLC

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 194

ISBN-13: 1881982920

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Dye wool without chemicals How to dye wool with acid dyes Gene's tips and techniques for dyeing yarn and wool yardage Essential for all wool fiber artists, especially those working in rug hooking, wool appliqu�, or quilting with wool Learn how to marbleize, spot dye, marry colors, and casserole dye to make exquisite wool

Hand Dyeing Yarn and Fleece
Hand Dyeing Yarn and Fleece

Author: Gail Callahan

Publisher: Storey Publishing

Published: 2010-01-01

Total Pages: 170

ISBN-13: 1603424687

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Provides instructions for dying yarn and fleece using various techniques, designs, and dyes, along with information on supplies and finding the right colors.

Spinning and Dyeing Yarn
Spinning and Dyeing Yarn

Author: Ashley Martineau

Publisher: B.E.S. Publishing

Published: 2014

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780764166075

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Provides easy to follow step-by-step tutorials for preparing, dyeing, and spinning different fibers.

A Handbook of Indigo Dyeing
A Handbook of Indigo Dyeing

Author: Vivien Prideaux

Publisher: Search Press

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781844487677

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Beautiful pictures of wonderful dyed fabrics used in a variety of designs accompany detailed advice on the materials required, preparing the fabric and the dyeing methods. Using Shibori techniques - folding, pleating, clamping, stitching and pole wrapping, the author illustrates all the different stages, using clear step-by-step photographs and easy-to-follow text. A stunning sequence of inspirational projects have been specially chosen to develop skills and build confidence, with instructions on how to make a tea cosy, a jacket, a silk scarf and more. Previously published as A Handbook of Indigo Dyeing 9780855329761

A New Spin On Color
A New Spin On Color

Author: Alanna Wilcox

Publisher: Alanna Wilcox

Published: 2017-07-01

Total Pages: 72

ISBN-13: 0999032801

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Have you ever tried spinning hand painted top or dyed rovings only to be disappointed with the color outcomes in your yarns or finished projects? This book clearly and artfully walks you through understanding color theory making it less intimidating for both novice and expert spinners alike. Never before has a book presented the same dyed top worked up into 20+ different approaches accompanied by easy to follow directions. You will be able to see how the techniques look in both a skein and a knitted swatch. Plus there are photos of finished products accompanying the techniques to make envisioning the spinning applications even easier. After reading this book you will be inspired to delve into your stash with excitement and colorful confidence in your spinning.

Dyeing Wool
Dyeing Wool

Author: Karen Schellinger

Publisher: Schiffer Craft

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780764334320

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Popular workshop teacher shares her superb approach. Open your eyes to an explosion of color and creative techniques in the dye pans. Learn how to add fascinating dimension to your textile projects. Any textile artist or crafter will be inspired with new, exciting ways to add intensity and texture. Step-by-step lessons show how to create balance, using color on wool. The 20 techniques explored include spot dyeing, painting, overlay, shibori, and other great ways of playing with color. Find out why everyone has the skills to dye wool, learn color theory, and find their color voice.