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TITLE:
Hand dyeing yarn and fleece : dip-dyeing, hand-painting, tie-dyeing, and other creative techniques / Gail Callahan.
Alternate Title:
Yarn and fleece
Publication Date:
2010
Publication Information:
North Adams, Mass. : Storey Pub.,
Physical Description:
168 p. : ill.
Summary:
Discover the colorful joys of hand dyeing your own yarn and fleece. It’s easy, fun, and can be done right in your own kitchen! Self-taught dyer Gail Callahan shows you a variety of simple techniques to turn plain, outdated, or leftover yarn into vibrant “new” fibers using ovens, crockpots, frying pans, and other standard kitchen equipment. Detailed advice on color theory, self-striping, “grocery store” dyes, and handmade multicolor skeins make successful dyeing a cinch, even for complete beginners.
Language:
English
ISBN:
9781603424684
General Note:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 164) and index.