Featuring: Knomad Soleil Fingering (50% Superwash Merino 50% Pima Cotton) Our Goal: Conduct an experiment using fiber-reactive dye to see the difference in uptake and refraction of color for the wool content versus the cotton content. Abstract: What happens if we use colors known to break from the fiber-reactive line and observe which colors adhere […]
Featuring: Knomad Clara (100% Superwash Merino in a worsted weight) Our Goal: To take 3 primary colors and apply them in 2 different dye approaches to create a subtle, low variegation but still richly nuanced fall color story? Abstract: What happens if we first dye the yarn for a solid shade background, then speckle in […]
Finally. Finally. It’s sweater weather. As a dyer, an area of the indie dyeing that I feel has been neglected is garment-minded variegated colorways. Of course the patterns are there, and of course you can knit any garment in any yarn and colorway you’d like. But I often find that when I’m scrolling through Instagram, […]
Now that you saw the part 1 of this blog, let’s continue with part 2! Color 2 – Tonal Pairing – Sand 1. Add 7 mL of 1% Pecan Stock Solution to the pan or pot. 2. Add 3 skeins of yarn, ensuring that all skeins are fully submerged in the water. Add additional water […]
Mohair-silk blend yarns have been trending in knitwear and crochet designs for several seasons, and according to the latest reports, their popularity shows no signs of waning. Mohair isn’t just a passing fad; it’s an exceptional fiber cherished for its softness, lustrous shine, mesmerizing halo, and impressive warmth, rivaling even nylon in strength. If you’re […]
Dying Suri Alpaca silk blends such as Pluma can seem intimidating, so here is a really simple recipe inspired by the PANTONE® 2024 Color of the Year, Peach Fuzz, that will ensure you fall in love with dying this luxury fiber. PANTONE® Peach Fuzz is described as “An appealing peach hue softly nestled between pink […]
Have you been dreaming of dying the perfect collection of yarn for stunning colorwork sweaters with timeless appeal? In this blog post, I’ll be showing you how to dye four gorgeous tonal colorways on Knomad’s Clover Worsted, a luxurious, non-superwash merino wool yarn that is ideal for colorwork sweater designs. I chose classic colors that […]
As a New Englander, I am rarely in control of my wardrobe. Up here, we’re ruled by changeable and dare I say crotchety weather gods, who delight in vexing us by sending snow in April and 92 degree days in May. It could rain at any moment, regardless of what the sky looks like. You […]
Featuring: Knomad Marshmallow DK Select 20 Gram Minis; 100% 21.5 Micron Superwash Merino. Our Goal: To learn about color theory by studying “complementary colors,” meaning colors opposite each other on the color wheel. Specifically: Hot Pink – Forest Green Orange – Purple Orange – Blue Red – Green Yellow – Violet Abstract: What happens when […]
This Lotus Flower Beanie by BKnitsHandmade is fast, fun and easy to both dye and knit! In today’s blog post, we’ll learn how to measure the stitch and mark off the skein so each lotus flower (star stitch) is a different color! Dyes Used: Pro Chem and Dye Brilliant Violet, Hot Pink, Turquoise, Black Dharma […]
Organic non-superwash yarn bases such as Egret are a great way to bring more sustainable yarns into your shop or stash. But how do you dye this yarn to organic standards using the acid dying process you are already familiar with? Greener Shades acid dyes are the answer. They are metal-free acid dyes that conform […]
Bonus content: running rainbow painted Cirrus (mohair/silk) double for a pearly rainbow sheen Featuring: Knomad Snowdrift Select (75% Fine Superwash Merino Wool, 25% Recycled Nylon) Our Goal: To layer the dye application to get a micro tonal, multi tone pink/lavender/blue/grey yarn. Bonus: Learn how to paint Cirrus – Kid mohair silk (blog) and run it […]
Featuring: Knomad Marshmallow DK 20 Gram Minis; 100% 21.5 Micron Superwash Merino Our Goal: To create an all-fluorescent 66 color triad dye study from 3 fluorescent primaries Abstract: There’s a new blacklight reactive blue on the market (a first) so we’re going to build a 66-color triad dye study from a fluorescent pink, yellow and […]
Featuring: Knomad Marshmallow DK 20 Gram Minis; 100% 21.5 Micron Superwash Merino Our Goal: To test the new Jacquard blacklight blue and observe the saturation point for 3 fluorescent dyes so we can build a balanced triad dye study in Part 2. Abstract: There’s a new blacklight reactive blue on the market (a first) so […]
Featuring: Sand Dune 52% Mulberry Silk, 24% Superkid Mohair, 20% Fine Merino Wool, 4% Viscose Our Goal: Learn about the characteristics of dyeing a silk based yarn and how to shift a shade between two colors. Abstract: Today I’ll show you how to prep and dye a silk-based yarn, how to properly prepare it to […]
Bonus Content: Process for dyeing the tencel or the wool content Featuring: 50% Recycled Wool, 50% Tencel Our Goal: Dye a solid-shade yarn for a specific pattern, and learn how to dye the tencel content or the wool content. Abstract: Today I’ll show you how to prep and dye a mixed-fiber yarn for both the […]
Featuring: Knomad Cirrus (70% Super Kid Mohair, 30% Silk Laceweight) Our Goal: To take a sweater pattern and reverse engineer the dye application to work up how we want it to featuring the dip dye ombre technique. Pattern: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/cumulus-blouse Abstract: Dip dyeing is almost always demonstrated on superwash blends, because they uptake as much as […]
Featuring: Knomad Meringue (70% Baby Alpaca, 7% Wool, 23% Nylon) Our Goal: To achieve a kettle dyed look on an alpaca base and learn about the characteristics of this fiber and best practices to dye it to maintain the beautiful halo. Abstract: Baby alpaca is a delightfully warm and soft fiber, but requires extra finesse […]
How we break down a reference image, select the dye color, and dye application style to best knit up like the reference image Featuring: Knomad Bianca Fingering Weight 2 ply superwash merino Our Goal: Take the sunset reference image, select the colors that best represent both the image and work well together, and select a […]
How to create a super soft rainbow on a cloud like base to maximize the halo effect Featuring: Knomad Lace Cirrus 70% Super Kid Mohair, 30% Silk Our Goal: Learn about the properties of mohair and silk, how to thoroughly whet this base to receive the dye, and how to maximize the halo to give […]
Ombre dyes are so satisfying to create because you can create so many different colors just by varying the saturation of one pigment. We have covered other ombre applications before, like the dip dye ombre, the Snowdrift Minis ombre, and even a variegated ombre. Today, we are going to be using a different application to […]
Glad to have you again! Let’s get started with the PART II. If you missed the PART I we recommend you check it out here. RESIST DYE DIRECTIONS: Dye Stock Recipe: 5 grams of dye, 1 tsp citric acid dissolved in 500 ml hot water for rainbow painting stock. 8 grams pro-chem wfa black, 1T […]
What are the dye uptake and color refraction differences in superwash versus non-superwash yarn across 3 different techniques. Featuring: Knomad Worsted Weight Marshmallow (superwash merino) and Spark (non-superwash organic merino) Our Goal: Cross compare 3 different dye techniques in the same pot with the same colors to find the differences in dye uptake, color refraction […]
Meringue is a soft, airy, single-spun alpaca yarn that is perfect for your next knit! This bulky yarn is squishy and surprisingly light, making it an ideal option for knitting up layering pieces to keep you warm! There are so many ways you can use this beautiful alpaca yarn, and today on the blog, we […]
Why You Should Buy Wholesale Undyed Yarn & Some Project Ideas Here at Knomad, we have undyed yarn in nearly every weight and style you could dream up! We also have a robust wholesale program, allowing business owners to save on large quantities of yarn. To learn more about our wholesale program and how to […]
Votive is a soft, fingering weight yarn of 80% superwash merino, 10% cashmere, and 10% recycled nylon. This blend creates a yarn that is both light and strong. Today we will be dyeing up a three-color immersion blend on Votive using shades of green and teal! Immersion blends are a fun way to create multicolored […]
Bold summer sunsets at the ocean are one of my favorite sights. The sky looks like it is on fire with brilliant shades of coral, orange, and yellow streaking across it, creating a striking contrast with the deep blues of the ocean. Today we are going to dye up a colorway inspired by these vibrant […]
Pumpkin orange on CIRRUS The crisp fall months are upon us and that means it is time to curl up with a warm seasonal beverage, a great podcast, and a fall knitting project. Today we will be dyeing a cozy fall pumpkin orange on CIRRUS, a charming mohair and silk blend that is quite literally […]
Creating an ethereal, cloudlike colorway in a two-step process utilizing salt shaker speckles and resists. Featuring: Marshmallow DK (superwash merino) Our Goal: How to mix techniques and layer our dye application in stages to preserve the integrity of both the pastel background color and the speckles with a minimum of browning out any of the […]
Creating a Fall toned gradient based off a reference image to suit your unique color vision Featuring: Marshmallow DK (superwash merino). Our goal: How to individually deconstruct an image, pull out what we like about it, and pick the techniques and colors we think best represent the spirit of the season and photo reference. Stressed […]
Spooky season is upon us, bringing cooler weather perfect for dyeing up some new yarn for knitting! Today on the blog, we will be transforming two skeins of PRISM with purple and midnight blue speckles just in time for cozy knitting. The bright purple and deep shades of blue are a great combination to get […]
Bold summer sunsets at the ocean are one of my favorite sights. The sky looks like it is on fire with brilliant shades of coral, orange, and yellow streaking across it, creating a striking contrast with the deep blues of the ocean. Today we are going to dye up a colorway inspired by these vibrant […]
MARSHMALLOW is a beautiful, 4-ply yarn that comes in two weights: Worsted and DK. Today on the blog, we will dye one skein of MARSHMALLOW DK SELECT and MARSHMALLOW WORSTED SELECT in the same dye pot to show off the beautiful absorption of dye and the differences in weights between these two yarns. This soft, […]
Featuring: Salcantay (superwash merino) Bristle (non superwash/hemp) Prism (superwash silk) Egg Shell (superwash nylon) Latte (baby alpaca) Our goal: To see how differently speckles land on a silk base, superwash nylon, superwash, non superwash/cellulose and alpaca. We are also cross comparing the top 3 ways most dyers like to speckle: with their fingers, a cake […]
There are so many ways to dye a skein of yarn! Today on the blog, we will cover three beginner-friendly techniques for creating beautiful, multicolored skeins of yarn. For each method, we will be using the same three colors. Each technique shows off a different way of creating a vibrant colorway. From the crisp, bright […]
What you will need: Dye: Dharma Trading bright aqua, purple pop, spearmint breeze, fluorescent lemon – ProChem Washfast Acid brilliant violet, black, turquoise , Aljo Lily Rose Citric Acid 4” or deeper stainless steel trays Induction double burner Steam heating element like a vegetable steamer or heater/proofer Reusable zip ties 60 ml luer lock syringe […]
Speckles are one of my favorite things to dye! They are bright, random pops of color that are fun to apply and delightful to knit. Today on the blog, we will be sharing how to create blurred speckles using pipettes for precision application. This method gives you control over color placement. Let’s get started! SUPPLIES […]
So you’ve dyed your favorite skein of bare yarn! Now what? There are a few things to do at this phase that will be the best for your yarn. Today we will walk you through the basic steps needed to rinse your hand dyed yarn and care for it properly. This process picks up after […]
Have you ever wondered how to get a water color effect on yarn, and control the color flow down to the stitch? In today’s blog post, we’ll be looking at how the water table affects dye migration and how to use it to your advantage to achieve your desired result. This is the second installment, […]
EGRET is a single-ply, 100% fine organic merino wool that dyes up beautifully. One of my favorite ways to dye EGRET yarn is to hand paint it. The soft single-ply shows color transitions, so it’s fun for bright multicolor dye treatments. Today we are going to hand paint a rainbow on EGRET. This dyeing method […]
Have you ever wondered how to get a water color effect on yarn, and control the color flow down to the stitch? In today’s blog post, we’ll be looking at how the water table affects dye migration and how to use it to your advantage to achieve your desired result. WHAT YOU WILL NEED: […]
Space dyeing is a broad term meaning yarn that has multiple colors of dye applied to it – usually 2-4 colors. One of my favorite methods for space dyeing is by using jars to dip dye sections of yarn. This method creates a natural ombre effect as the ends that go into the jars first […]
Variegation is one of my personal favorite effects to explore when dyeing yarn. I love the texture that the color variation creates when it is knitted. The depth of color and the way variegated yarn creates interesting little pools and pockets of color is a delight to explore. Today we are going to be dyeing […]
Garment dyeing is the process where a garment is dyed after it is finished. This is handy if you want to knit or crochet something in undyed yarn and want to dye it when you are done. This can also be used to over dye something that is already finished if you want to shift the […]
ASPERITAS is a recycled, sustainable base that is 50% recycled wool and 50% tencel. The tencel gives the yarn a beautiful sheen when dyed. Today we will be hand painting shades of peach, blush, and yellow to create a warm spring sunrise inspired skein. These colors fade together to create a lovely warm blend perfect […]
Steam setting your hand dyed yarn is a great, easy way to finish your freshly dyed fibre. Heat setting dyed yarn ensures the dye pigment fully bonds to the wool fibres. Any of the Knomad yarns will steam set beautifully, but today we are using MARSHMALLOW DK which is wonderfully soft and squishy. SUPPLIES: Undyed […]
Spring is full of a variety of beautiful shades of green everywhere you look! It is one of my favorite seasons because of this. These earthy colors were the inspiration for what I dyed most recently – two skeins of soft, earthy, green on the sustainable bases EGRET and BRISTLE. Both bases are organic and […]
There are times in dyeing and experimentation that a skein just doesn’t turn out quite how you anticipated. This is always disappointing, however, it is also a great opportunity to play with over dyeing a skein of yarn! Over dyeing is when you dye on top of something that has already been dyed once. This […]
If you’ve ever wondered what the same dye treatment looks like on two different undyed bases, then wonder no more! Today we are dyeing up a skein of PRISM and EGRET using beautiful shades of pink in the same dye pot to show off the differences between the two bases. One of things that makes […]
When I started dyeing, I slowly gathered up the tools that I needed over the course of a few months. Now, a few years later, I have a list of tools that I would deem essential and others that are nice to have but not necessary. Today on the blog we are going to talk […]
It’s always amazing to me when I meet a knitter who doesn’t like to swatch–swatching is sometimes my favorite part of the entire knitting process! Setting aside time to swatch gives you a moment to get to know your new yarn intimately. For dyers, swatching is one of the many ways to determine how a […]
Have you heard about the Knomad wholesale program? Today on the blog we are going to go through the ins and outs of the wholesale program as well as the benefits of joining! Prepare to stock up on lots of skeins of soft, and squishy bare yarn for your business. This program is open to […]
STRATUS is a soft, lightweight, squishy yarn that has a satiny handfeel. This yarn is a fingering/sock weight yarn and is 80% extrafine merino wool and 20% nylon. The super soft merino wool gives it that soft and delicate finish perfect for a garment or blanket that feels gentle on the skin! Today I’ve knitted […]
I fell in love with textiles at a young age. I learned to sew, knit, and crochet before I was ten. Over the years, I’ve tried out a lot of different kinds of yarns. When I was a poor college student, I was working with whatever yarn I could get my hands on. This was […]
Sometimes, combining undyed wool yarns with fantastic, natural color is as simple as looking in your kitchen! Many compost-ready food castings actually contain quite a bit of natural color: avocado pits and skins, coffee and black tea, and perhaps one of the most surprising–onion skins! Yellow or red, the glossy skins from an everyday onion […]
It’s always amazing to me when I meet a knitter who doesn’t like to swatch–swatching is sometimes my favorite part of the entire knitting process! Setting aside time to swatch gives you a moment to get to know your new yarn intimately. For dyers, swatching is one of the many ways to determine how a […]
When I think about cozy activities around autumn and Thanksgiving, I think about apple picking, the warmth of apple cider or mulled wine, and cozy vibrant shades of red that freckle the sky. For these skeins of yarn, I wanted to show off the beautiful soft sheen of MAGNOLIA because it really shines with a […]
Before you add any kind of pigment to your yarn, there are a few key steps that are essential for preparing your yarn for the best outcome. These simple preparatory steps will ensure your dye baths are even and your results are replicable. Preparing your yarn in hanks ensures that it does not tangle while […]
RIT Dye is an easily accessible dye that is a lot of fun to work with. You can find RIT at your local craft store and it comes in a variety of colors and premixed into liquids! Today on the blog we are going to be transforming two skeins of PRISM 85% Fine Superwash Merino […]
Indigo is often one of the first natural dyes we have a chance to try. Set up at a fibre festival, a workshop or local art studio, a dye artist prepares the vat and materials ahead of time: all you need to do is dip! Before trying this experiment, this was the only way I […]
Have you ever worked up a skein of yarn, and the colors stacked in just such a way that it felt like opening a present, you just couldn’t wait to see what happened next? That color stacking or “pooling” can actually be planned! In today’s blog post, I’ll be walking you through how to dye […]
The new SNOWDRIFT MINIS are the perfect size to dye up an ombre colorway. In this post we will be adding one mini skein at a time to a dye bath. This process will mean that the dye bath will exhaust as skeins are added, making each skein lighter than the previous skein. This method […]
It’s summertime as I write this, and in the full swing of summer it’s easy to find those dependably cheery flowers: marigolds! Marigolds are ideal for the beginning gardener. They’re hardy and survive in many different environments, from Zone 2 to Zone 11, when sown as seed on the ground, and the common orange variety […]
Madder is perhaps one of the few very well-known natural dyes, outside of indigo. This is in part because of its worldwide use for thousands of years as the primary source of reds and oranges. The dye comes from the root of the plant, which takes several years to develop as a dye source, but […]
Food coloring is a fun, versatile, and kitchen-safe option for yarn dyeing. My first skeins were dyed with food coloring and I was hooked instantly! I loved that I could try out yarn dyeing without having to commit to having completely separate tools for my entire dye setup. Today, I am going to show you […]
There are so many different ways to dye up a skein of yarn. One of my personal favorites is a slow cooker. The heat source is included and the bowl is nice and deep, giving your yarn plenty of room for even dye saturation. Slow cookers are also easy to pick up at a thrift […]
Food coloring is a great introduction to dyeing your own yarn. Food coloring is nontoxic and kitchen safe, easy to acquire, and dyes up the most beautiful color! I started out dyeing with food coloring because I wasn’t sure if I wanted to fully commit a set of kitchen utensils to dyeing, so I wanted […]
Logwood is a family of trees also known as “bloodwood” in some parts of the world. Found in Mexico, Belize, Central America and Australia, logwood can be found in extract, powdered, sawdust and wood chip form from many natural dye sources. I had avoided logwood for some time because I am just not a huge […]
Where I live in the Southeastern United States, there are a lot of old, big trees. Every spring, the world transitions into a fuzzy, watercolor-like state as the trees are bristling with tiny leaves and buds. In a few more weeks, many of our flowering trees burst into full bloom or display bright, acid-green leaves. […]
Purple is one of my favorite colors to work with! I primarily use my dyed yarn for embroidery work, but I do crochet and knit for fun on occasion too. When I am making things just for fun, I always find myself drawn towards shades of purple. Figuring out which purple is best can sometimes […]
As we head toward the summer, I was wanting to dye up something in a fun mix of colors. I’ve been thinking about crocheting again and had the idea to dye up some yarn with a mix of colors, some softer and some with brighter pops of color throughout. That is how the watercolor confetti […]
Today, I’m going to share one of my absolute favorite natural dyes with you: Sequoia, and we’re going to apply it to some really luxurious, 100% Baby Alpaca undyed yarn from Knomad, for the ultimate in knitting, crocheting or weaving luxury. If you live in the Pacific Northwestern USA, Sequoia pinecones are the […]
Spring is here and that means fresh green grass, flowers peeking their heads out of the earth, and new leaves growing on trees. One of the best sources for color inspiration, in my opinion, is out in nature. Today we are dyeing up a cozy, mossy green inspired by the beautiful greens found in the […]
Better for the Earth, and better for you — we know you care about choosing sustainable yarns. Knomad is an independent brand, but our strong relationship with our partner mill in Arequipa, Perú gives us the ability to create a collection of bare yarn with an eye on sustainability. Environmental Certifications For […]
Continuing with our loose theme of exploring the world’s fascinating, dyeable materials from trees and branches, in this blog we’ll be applying Cutch, a dye that comes from the heartwood of the acacia catechu tree. This tree grows in India, Burma, Indonesia and Peru, and my cutch dye comes from the Indian variety and is […]
There are many factors to consider when choosing sustainable yarns. At Knomad, sustainability means respecting natural resources, and our partner mill in Arequipa, Perú is aligned with this philosophy. As a young, independent brand, we’ve chosen to work with manufacturers with generations of experience to help us create more sustainable ecru yarns. Organic Undyed […]
With the advent of medical marijuana and CBD legalization sweeping the world, I’ve been seeing more opportunities to work with one of the oldest natural dyes: hemp. Hemp has long been used as a fabric and material base, but did you know that it’s also possible to dye soft yellows with the stems, stalks and […]
Speckles add such a fun dimension to any hand-dyed yarn. The pops of color peek through like little confetti adding cheer to anything you create. Today on the blog we are going to be dyeing up two skeins of EGRET with warm, sunrise-inspired speckles in a slow cooker. Two skeins is a great quantity of […]
Did you know that many of the most used natural dyes come from the wood of trees? Many trees have color in their twigs and branches, and all we need to do as natural dyers to unlock it is grind a few up and add hot water! Depending on where you live, it may be […]
When looking at my shelf of undyed wool ready for color, I get excited about all the possibilities the natural world offers me! As a natural dyer, most of what I like to use in my everyday practice is foraged locally, from my garden, nearby fields, the side of the road, or my neighbor’s yards! […]
We’re so excited about Marshmallow, our new DK weight yarn, and we can’t stop daydreaming about what to make next! There’s no way we’ll ever get through every project on our to-do list, so we’ve gathered some of our favorite DK weight yarn knitting patterns (and crochet patterns, too!), to inspire you to create something […]
Ombré is when color is shaded or graduated in tone – which means it transitions from dark to light. This is a beautiful effect in yarn that can often work up to create stripes and pools of color in knit and crochet. Today on the blog we are going to be dyeing up a purple […]
Acid dyes are versatile, vibrant, and straightforward. The category “acid dye” is broad and simply refers to dye that sets in an acidic environment. In yarn dyeing, that means adding citric acid or white vinegar to a dye bath. Acid dyes only work on protein fibres, which are wool fibres derived from animal sources. You […]
Tundra, our super bulky yarn, is perfect for stitching up a quick project like a hat or a cowl. It’s always exciting to see a knitting project come together, and Tundra’s extra chunky size means that you can complete projects in a flash. To offer some inspiration, we’ve gathered some of our favorite super bulky […]
The world around us is absolutely full of color, and humans have been attempting to discover, reveal, capture, and trade natural dye goods for centuries. Although you might be familiar with some of the most prized and well-known colors, there are thousands of everyday dye goods that surround us, waiting to be gathered, processed, and […]
The tight-knit team at Knomad lives and breathes all things yarn, and our admin team is no exception! Knomad’s Marketing Coordinator, Nataly Salazar, has a true passion for fibre. “One of my most memorable experiences was when I dyed my first skein of yarn,” Nataly said. While her day-to-day is usually focused on coordinating […]
As an amateur, experimental natural dyer, I love playing with the potential colors that the world around me provides. Exploring local sources has become a secondary passion to my knitting practice and has given me a new view of the world around me. I recommend that even if you have no intention of naturally dyeing […]
Multicolor yarn is so fun to work with and relatively easy to achieve. One of the ways to achieve cheerful, multicolor yarn is to pool color in a shallow dye bath. Adding one color at a time gives you control over the color placement. Keeping the water shallow keeps the pigment in sections making the […]
Turmeric is a bright golden spice that you can find in most grocery stores. It is commonly used in curries and recently in golden milk. If you have ever cooked with it, you probably know that it stains bright gold very easily. This staining effect can be used to our advantage to create a beautiful […]
Whether you are a veteran dyer or just getting started, there are a wide variety of terms that are helpful to learn. Today on the blog we are going to cover a variety of dyeing terms that will be useful to you wherever you are in your dyeing journey. Let’s get to it! Acidic A […]
We have all seen the beautiful colors that can be created by dyeing up a skein of yarn. But have you ever wondered why that happened? Today on the blog we are going to dive into the science behind dyeing yarn! We will cover acid dyes and natural dyes. But first, a brief explanation of […]
Queen of rainbow-hued knits Gina Röckenwagner wears many hats at Knomad. This talented yarn dyer oversees marketing and content creation, writing articles for our blog as well as coordinating marketing campaigns. Every day, Gina connects with our creative community of dyers as she manages Knomad’s social media channels. “I love seeing what people make with […]
Whenever you start dyeing yarn, one of the most important things you can do is to keep a record of your process. Recording yarn weights, dye weights, extra notes, and more makes it so much easier to replicate your dyeing results again and again. Keeping a thorough dyer’s journal means that you do not need […]
At The Knitting Tree LA, Annette Corsino-Blair has a vision for creating a yarn shop that’s vibrant and welcoming to all. “I’ve recreated the neighborhood that I grew up in, which was pretty much every nationality you could think of,” says Annette. “I’ve always felt more comfortable in ethnically diverse environments. I want to build […]
If you’ve sent us an email, or reached out using our live customer support chat, you’ve likely connected with Alex, Head of Customer Care at Knomad. Let’s meet the avid knitter who fields your burning questions about our yarn. For Alex, her role is about building relationships. “I think it’s helpful to be available […]
Avocados are already a versatile food, but did you know you can use the pits and skins to dye a range of shades from blush pink and dusty rose to soft browns with undertones of peach?! Next time you whip up a bowl of guac, be sure to save the skins and pits for your […]
Dyeing yarn in the kitchen with food coloring was my first introduction to the world of yarn dyeing. This method is beginner friendly. Because it doesn’t require a lot of materials and tools, it is an easy way to get started dyeing your own custom skeins of yarn! Additionally, everything used in this process is […]
