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Yarns to Dye For: Creating Self-Patterning Yarns for Knitting Self-patterning yarns—those that magically knit up into stripes, Fair Isle, graduated color bands, and zigzag patterns are extremely popular but they can be expensive, and it can be difficult to find just the yarn you want. Yarns to Dye For presents an easy and fun way to make your own self-patterning yarn—no other book details this intriguing process. Using the dyes for natural fibers that are available at most grocery and craft stores, you can create your own, one-of-a-kind patterns in commercial yarns or your own handspun. Previous dyeing experience is not required because the author guides you step-by-step through choosing your materials and equipment, skeining and preparing your yarn for dyeing, and painting the yarn. To practice your technique, there are 22 quick and simple projects—each presented with dyeing and knitting instructions—including fingerless gloves, mittens, a headband, a child's sweater, leg warmers, an adult vest, and much more! Also included are suggestions for modifying and embellishing projects as well as ideas for using your left-over yarn. Paperbound, 8 1/2 x 9, 104 pages, 60 color photographs,
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