Natural Dye Series: Easy Peasy Natural Dyeing

There are so many reasons that we might hesitate to plunge into natural dyeing. Sometimes we just don’t have the resources—time, brain space, budget, or all three—to devote to a craft that can have a steep learning curve. Or perhaps you are worried about “ruining” good fiber and ending up with a pile of beige skeins.

These are all very real concerns, and we hope we can help smooth your path. Three experienced natural dyers offer some easy ways to get started. Learn how to use common grocery items like onion skins, alum, and vinegar with Madeline Keller-King. Then Dagmar Klos encourages you to dip into your stash yarns to create a cohesive palette by overdyeing with tea, black walnuts, and marigolds. And, finally, Martha Owen shares her “magic pot” method of combining multiple dyestuffs for a fun, multicolor effect.

Jump on in, the dyebath’s fine!

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