Dyeing to knit
Subtitle: how to use and create your own beautiful hand-dyed yarns
By: Elaine Eskeson.
Publisher: Down East Books
Published: 2005
Place of publication: Camden, Me
Language: eng
Subjects: Dyes and dyeing -- Textile fibers.; Yarn.; Knitting -- Patterns.
Genres: Patterns.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: The magic of color: why dye your own yarn?; title: Understanding color and color relationships; title: The all-important color wheel; title: Harmonies and contrasts; title: Dyeing procedures; title: A primer on washfast acid dyes; title: Working with natural fibers; title: Safety first!; title: Setting up a dye studio; title: Dyeing equipment; title: Preparing yarn for dyeing; title: Dye mixing and preparation; title: How to dye solid colors; title: How to space-dye yarn; title: How to hand-paint yarn; title: Dyeing different fibers together; title: Overdyeing yarn; title: Experimental dyeing techniques; title: The design phase: knitting; title: The all-important gauge; title: Designing with hand-dyed yarns; title: Sources of inspiration; title: The patterns: projects for your hand-dyed yarn; title: Solid color yarns; title: Emily's baby sweater; title: Rib and garter stitch scarf; title: Rothko pullover; title: Triangles child's sweater; title: Bulky vest; title: Cuff-to-cuff pullover; title: Space-dyed yarns; title: Child's woven pullover and hat; title: Woven pullover and hat; title: Basic beret; title: Textured scarf; title: Tee shirt; title: Hand-painted yarns; title: Gathered vest; title: Zigzag pillow; title: Fleece-lined mittens; title: Slip stitch vest; title: Maine bounty sweater; title: Top down raglan pullover; title: Textured yarns; title: Winter shawl; title: Sampler vest; title: Kid's ribbed pullover.