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Intentional Dyeing for Knitters
Intentional Dyeing for Knitters
Intentional Dyeing for Knitters
Intentional Dyeing for Knitters
Intentional Dyeing for Knitters

Intentional Dyeing for Knitters

$730.00

Available

Dyeing
Brasstown
Week (Sunday-Friday)
Ages
18yr+
Nov
15
Sun
-
Nov
20
Fri
PM
04:00
-
PM
12:00
Schedule Type Title: Every Day of the Week
Schedule Description: Daily
Sessions: 6
Session Hours: 6.00
Program Area: Dyeing, Knitting & Crochet
Instructor: Margaret Radcliffe
Studio/Location: Wet Room
Student Materials: Please bring the following: NOTE: Please bring your supplies to class Sunday evening. -Tags for labeling yarn -Notebook or cards for recording dye specs -Permanent marker (black Sharpie) -3 or 4 Glad (or other brand) disposable plastic bowls with lids, 6-cup capacity. Must be microwave safe (type 5 or 6 plastic) -Respirator-style dust mask or KN95/N95 mask. -Rubber kitchen gloves -Wear clothing that you won’t mind getting stained (either dark so it won’t show, or old so it won’t matter). An apron is also helpful. (Optional) -Knitting needles sized appropriately for sport or worsted weight yarn in case you want to work swatches. -Plastic tote with lid for your knitting supplies, yarn, notes, and other items you want to keep clean and dry during dyeing. -Small jars for storing leftover dye (if you have them on hand).
School Fee & Materials: Extra rubber gloves, respirator masks & aprons for students who may not bring them Rolls of paper towels Old newspapers Vinegar Synthrapol Masking tape Hang tags Sharpies
Instructor Materials: Pro Chemical One-Shot dyes -Wool Yarn for dyeing -Cotton yarn for chokes -Plastic spoons and wooden stirrers -Disposable plastic cups -White plastic trash bags -Plastic wrap -Masking tape for labels -Jars
Equipment Needs: School Materials: -Extra rubber gloves, respirator masks & aprons for students who may not bring them -Rolls of white paper towels -Plastic sheets for tables -Old newspapers -Vinegar -Synthrapol -Masking tape -Hang tags -Sharpies -Quart jars -Plastic beakers (large & small) for measuring dye -Ballwinder -swift -scales
Skill Level: Beginner, Intermediate
Total Materials Fees: $85
1 Folk School Rd
1 Folk School Rd
Brasstown, NC 28902

Description

Learn to dye wool yarn to produce the effects you want in your knitted projects. Explore space dyeing for repeated colors, random dyeing, dyeing for stripes and dots, dip dyeing, as well as gradients. Cover studio safety, dyeing safely in your home, designing colorways, preparing your yarn, and matching your yarn to a project. No previous dyeing experience required; crocheters, weavers, and spinners welcome. 

Learn to dye wool yarn to produce the effects you want in your knitted projects. Explore space dyeing for repeated colors, random dyeing, dyeing for stripes and dots, dip dyeing, as well as gradients. Cover studio safety, dyeing safely in your home, designing colorways, preparing your yarn, and matching your yarn to a project. No previous dyeing experience required; crocheters, weavers, and spinners welcome. 

$85

Margaret Radcliffe learned to knit as a child and has been designing handknits all her adult life. She is the author of The Knitting Answer Book, The Essential Guide to Color Knitting Techniques, Circular Knitting Workshop, and The Knowledgeable Knitter. Since 1991, Margaret has taught everything from beginning knitting to garment design, with an emphasis on helping all knitters to become independent and creative. Her current fiber interest is preparing, spinning, and designing with rare heritage breed wools. Margaret holds a BA in medieval studies and an MA in English literature, and has been an information systems auditor, computer programmer, business executive, research administrator, dancer, and editor.

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