How to: Naturally Dye Yarn Using Berries - Part 3 of 3
Channel: Cass Leach-McGowan
Date: 2012-06-10

This is part 3 of a 3 part series, where is show how I use berries to dye yarn. 

Part 1 shows how I harvest berries straight from a tree. Part 2 is the actual dye extraction process, and part 3 is the finishing of the dyeing process.

In this segment I touch on all steps in the process, final finishing steps, and other thoughts :) 

Using natural ingredients to dye protein fibers has dated back since before we can imagine. I used the fundamental components (wet fiber, acid, heat, color) to dye a skein of Superwash Merino top using these berries. You can also use other natual ingredients to try dyeing without fear of containation from chemicals, or if you have a sensitivity. 

Details regarding this project will be posted to my blog, www.cassyscrochetnmore.com on 6/10.

The artist (Passing Fields by Quantum Jazz) playing during this video can be found at http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Quantum_Jazz/End_of_Line/