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ArticleWild & Crazy Dyes: Dyeing Yarn with Food ColoringWhen I really want to surrender to spontaneity and playfulness, I take out my cake-decorating supplies and start dyeing yarn with food coloring.

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ArticleFor subscribersDeeper Shades: Modifying Dyed Fibers with Tannin and IronModify the color of your dyed fibers by adding iron and tannin post-dye.

ArticleDyeing with Mother Nature

ArticleIndigo, an elusive dye that never ceases to amaze

ArticleSolving a Mystery: Dye MatchingLearn how a dyer’s notebook helps reveal the formula for a coveted colorway.

ArticleColor Your Fiber with Fungi: 5 Reasons to Dye with MushroomsFungi offer more than just a nonfat food full of potassium and B vitamins—you can dye with mushrooms, too!

ArticleGet the Look of Hand-Dyed Yarn—No Water Required!If you’ve been to a fiber show (or just have a good fiber store nearby), you’ve probably been entranced by the colorful bundles of hand-dyed yarn on display.

ArticleThe Curious Colorist: Small-Batch Dyeing for the DabblerSee how one spinner explores color by building a stash of hand-dyed handspun using mini loaf pans and a roaster oven from the thrift store.

ArticleDagmar Klos' Extended Dyeing Book List

ArticleCloset Full of Sheep: Dyeing LessonsLearn crucial dyeing lessons in this expert article that discusses best practices and how to avoid mistakes when dyeing fiber for spinning!

ArticleWool in the Kitchen: Handpainting Yarn with Food ColoringI wanted a handspun sweater with dripping cables and subtle color transitions—that meant handpainting yarn with food coloring. Although this type of dyeing required a lot of time, it produced spectacular results.

ArticleFor subscribersFood and Drink Dyes Can Yield Complex Colors?These Queen of Diamond socks are brilliant, not only in their deep, rich color but also in their conception and toe-up construction. See how the author dyed, spun, and knitted this stunning pair, plus get the pattern!

ArticleFor All Access membersWater, Washing, and Dyes: How H2O Leads the Way to Color SuccessDon't ignore this "make or break" ingredient that's vital to successfully dyeing and caring for your hand-dyed fibers.

ArticleFor All Access membersYes, You Can “Break” Acid DyesLearn an easy way to get complex dye effects using just one acid-dye color!

ArticleGreen Dye and DeathThis St. Patrick’s Day, let’s talk about the color green, specifically, the emerald-green dye put out by the Wilhelm Dye and White Lead Company.

ArticleColor Transformation in Naturally Colored CottonHow you treat your cotton can affect its color over time.

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