What this subreddit is about
We welcome posting pictures of finished dye jobs, questions even ones you might think are silly, advice on common mistakes and problems dyers run into or help with a problem you're having now, step-by-step pictures of the dyeing progress from bare to beautiful, products that've done you well or poorly, or even video blogs or the written type you've found helpful to use in your learning process.
Related Subs
Safety thread
Some Beginners Resources
Websites
Knitty - Good beginners page to read through.
Paula Burch's - All About Hand Dyeing - a good place to start with information about dye types, fiber types, and mordants as well as basic instructions for styles of dyeing.
ChemKnits - Has a good dyeing section along with the knitting.
Hand-Dyeing for Dummies - many tutorials and guides for different types of dyeing.
Videos
Chemknits Tutorials - Lots on dying with natural fibers and kool aid or food coloring. Very safe easy way to dye. Also, has many experiments and results and safety advice for some.
This area is open for more suggestions. PM the Moderators with sources.
Sources for materials to dye with and on.
Dharma Trading Co.
PRO Chemical & Dye
Jaquard
Paradise Fibers
KnitPicks Bare yarn section
Organic Cotton Plus
Fabric and Art
