How To Dye Yarn Naturally. This process doesn’t need a lot of dye and these instructions will make enough to dye more than a pound of yarn. Bring to the boil and simmer for up to an hour.
For instance, if you want to make a solid colored yarn, you would use the submersion technique. There’s a lot of soaking time involved, so expect to have a finished product after three or four days. We work with the finest wool, yarn & fabrics pairing them with responsibly sourced botanical extracts, for shades of colour that honour & reflect the beauty of our earth.
Pick the dyeing method that will give you your desired yarn colorway.
If the water starts to get low, add some additional warm water using a long handled wooden spoon, lift the yarn from the bath and let it drain back. Let the fabric or yarn soak in water for an hour or more. A longer simmer may produce a deeper color but it may be more dull. Learn how to make naturally dyed yarn from experienced dye master and artist deborah brearley.