VEGETAL HANDDYED YARNS

Sport weight 1 ply, 1760yds/pound
24 sts = 4 inches (10cm on 3mm needles)

One or more of the following have been used to create this distinctive product:
Mordants: used to shift color and in binding dye to fibers. Alum – Cream of Tartar – Washing Soda – Iron – Tannin - Soymilk
Ancient Dyes: Cochineal – Madder Root – Cutch – Fustic – Osage Orange – Indigo - Wattle - Safflower – Pomegranate – Annatto
New Mexico Dyes: Cota – Chamisa – Snakeweed – Bindweed

Please Note:
*There are natural variations in hand dyed fabrics and yarns.
*Hand washing is recommended with mild pH neutral soap (ie Orvas Paste).
*All materials are wash fast and lightfast to industry standards.

 

Prices:
$3.95/small skein
or
8 small skeins for $30.00
or
$7.50/oz

Dye Kits

I also have Natural dye kits available for sale, for personal use or as a gift.

Custom Dyeing

Perhaps you already have a special yarn that you wish to use but the color just is not right! I offer custom dyeing services.

Dyeing Workshops

Or perhaps you wish to dye that yarn your self! Click here to read about the dyeing workshops I offer.

Consulting

I offer consulting services on a wide range of textile art queries. I am willing to advise you fully on whatever project you are undertaking, within my skill and interest level.

Please contact me to get a quote on your consultation: lezlieking@lezlieking.com