Sock Blank Dyeing Step by Step

Learn how to dye your own self-striping sock yarn with our dyeing tutorial! Find out more at http://www.knitpicks.com/promo/sock_yarn_dye_blanks.aspx?utm_source=sock_blan...

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[Halalsilks]

This is tremendous!! How would i make a fair isle sort of final effect?

smiles and miles of fiber,grace

[knitpicks]

Try making smaller dots and dashes with the dye in regular intervals. You probably won't be able to make a picture, but you could cause sections of your sock to look like a Fair Isle geometric pattern.

[knitpicks]

Adding vinegar directly to the dye stock makes it "set" in place immediately, which gives you nicely defined lines. If you don't add vinegar to your dye stock, the dyes will migrate and intermingle, giving you a blended effect. If you don't add vinegar to the dye stock, you'll want to make sure that you spray the blank with vinegar before steaming it so that the colors don't migrate further.

[tashamonkey22]

set the dye in the microwave - much faster

[mchllwoods]

Can this method also be used 4 kool-aid dying? I don't wanna deal with harsh chemicals.

[Rozanne101]

Wonderful!!!!! Very nicely done and informative video. (P.S. I like the demonstrator's shoes, too!)

[ihook2]

Got my sock blank-can't wait to dye my socks. Wish the knitting would go a little quicker. So many ideas - so little time.

Sue

[knittips]

what a wonderful idea . . .

[wonderfallz]

It is a catalyst that makes the dye set in the wool.

[calcrules]

Just an aside... What does the vinegar do?

[peepla7]

This is freaking BRILLIANT!!! and if you go to the web site, the blank is cheaper than if you simply bought 2 skeins of sock yarn. I cant wait to try this! pink and purple here i come!