Dyeing to Knit
How to Use and Create Your Own Beautiful Hand-Dyed Yarns
by Elaine Eskesen
In her informative new book, Dyeing to Knit, knitting shop owner and veteran yarn dyer Elaine Eskesen demystifies the use of hand-dyed yarns and the process of dyeing your own yarns. Here is a wealth of concise, helpful advice on the use of space-dyed, hand-painted, and rainbow-dyed yarns, and how to mix different fibers, colors, and textures in a single project. Custom-designed swatches created by nationally recognized knitting designers will inspire your own creativity.
In her informative new book, Dyeing to Knit, knitting shop owner and veteran yarn dyer Elaine Eskesen demystifies the use of hand-dyed yarns and the process of dyeing your own yarns. Here is a wealth of concise, helpful advice on the use of space-dyed, hand-painted, and rainbow-dyed yarns, and how to mix different fibers, colors, and textures in a single project. Custom-designed swatches created by nationally recognized knitting designers will inspire your own creativity.
Includes chapters on color theory, dyeing procedures, designing, 20 projects with complete instructions, a glossary, bibliography and resource list.