Dying In The Wool: Number 1 in series (Kate Shackleton Mysteries): Book 1 in the Kate Shackleton mysteries

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We all know a process, sir, by which the whole Essex Junto could, in one hour, be all washed white from their ancient federalism, and come out, every one of them, an original democrat, dyed in the wool! She made a dash for the kitchen door, as though I might whip out a camera there and then and tie her to a chair. Extracting color from botanical material is an easy process. The most straightforward way is to cut up the material–bark, flowers, berries, roots, etc.–and then simmer it in water for an hour or so. A ratio of 2:1 water to botanicals is a good starting point. Prepare a vinegar and water bath in another pot and soak the wool in it for 15 minutes. Use warm water.

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When she had turned over the last sheet, she bit her lower lip as if to aid thought. 'Well then, at last someone's doing the right thing.'Lanaset is a brand of wool dye that uses both fiber reactive and premetalized acid dyes. The brand is known for being washable and long-lasting, even in hot water washes. Lanaset dyes are also very resistant to light-based fading. Annette has over 20 years of experience in knitting, crochet and textile dyeing. She created her my own line of wool and alpaca blended yarn that she then hand dyed and sold in independent yarn shops and fiber festivals. The first in a planned series introduces a refreshingly complex heroine and adds a fine feeling for the postwar period.” — Kirkus

6 Yarn Dyeing Techniques (Hand dye methods for Beginners) 6 Yarn Dyeing Techniques (Hand dye methods for Beginners)

The way you dye wool yarn is the same in principle as to how you dye wool fabric or garments. It is the same type of fiber, so it has the same chemical reactions as wool fabric. It also carries the same risks of shrinkage and felting. To dye a merino wool sweater, you’ll need a pot big enough to submerge the entire sweater, white vinegar, an acid dye, and a stovetop. Gloves, a metal spoon or tongs, and a lid for the pot will be helpful too. It’s best to use a pot and tongs that you do not cook with to avoid cross-contamination. Searching for people and information, sifting through the ashes of war's aftermath, drew me deeper into sleuthing. Where I failed for myself, I succeeded for others. It's something useful I can do.I added a few more nettles at this stage but did not let them stew for as long as the first lot. I soaked the second hank of yarn overnight and decided to leave it in it’s twisted up hank to see if I would get an ombré type effect. I heard myself sigh. The letter troubled me. 'It's a request for help,' I said quietly. 'Sounds like an impossible situation.' Heating a wool dye mixture takes only about 5 minutes when using a microwave but takes a minimum of one hour (usually two if you want a deep, dark, or vibrant color) when heating the wool dye on a stove. Fiber reactive dyes are dyes that form covalent bonds with the fiber you’re dyeing. That means the dye connects itself to the fiber molecules in a chemical reaction. This makes these dyes incredibly long-lasting and resistant to wash and wear. I had intended to demonstrate the simmering process in this wool dyeing tutorial, but the process is far more time consuming than simply using a microwave – especially when dying a large batch of wool in multiple colors, as I was doing.

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Variegated yarn is sometimes also called Space Dyed yarn. This yarn dye method means pretty much what it sounds like … yarn dyed with multiple colors. Next to dyes in importance is a dye pot. Whichever recipe you choose, you will always involve heat to help set the dye either by steaming or simmering. Kettle Dyeing is also known as low immersion and is quite popular. It is a hand painting (which we shall discuss next) and immersion combo.

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As stainless steel does not react with any chemicals, it is the best choice as a dyepot. The problem is that, if you fail to dissolve salts in water thoroughly during dyeing, it may damage the stainless steel. Bring the dye pot to a simmer for about an hour, then turn off the heat when the dye appears exhausted. You may also use fiber reactive dyes found as Cibacron F, Procion MX, and Drimarene K as acid dyes on wool. Natural Dyes