Kristine Vejar – Introduction to Natural Dyeing Yarn

• The vocabulary associated with natural dyeing
• Helpful tools to have during the natural dyeing process
• The difference between fiber types
• How these differences play a role in the natural dyeing process
• How to create lightfast and colorfast naturally dyed fabric and yarn
• How to prepare the yarn for dyeing: labeling, scouring, and mordanting
• Which natural dyes create the most long-lasting color
• Intricacies of the different dyes
• The spectrum of color created using natural dyeing extracts
• How to use natural dyeing extracts
• Planning projects
• Understanding your results
• Washing and caring for your naturally dyed goods