Hand Dyeing Yarn and Fleece is Easy and Fun
With this hand dyeing book you’ll discover how to hand dye your own yarn and fleece. In fact, it’s easy, fun, and can be done right in your own kitchen.
Self-taught hand dyeing expert Gail Callahan shows you a variety of simple techniques to turn plain, outdated, or leftover yarn into vibrant “new” fibers using ovens, crock pots, frying pans, and other standard kitchen equipment.
There’s detailed advice on color theory, self-striping, “grocery store” dyes, and handmade multi-color skeins making successful dyeing easy, even for complete beginners.
Hand Dyeing Yarn and Fleece is really a great companion to keep the color in your life.
If you follow Callahan’s steps to create a safe dye studio, you could keep yourself content with all the good stuff coming out of your dye pots.
Gail Callahan discovered weaving in the 1990’s, leading her to a small business called The Kangaroo Weaver.
A few years later, she began hand dyeing for personal use. The following year, Valley Yarns asked her to dye yarns exclusive to WEBS, America’s Yarn Store, in Northampton, Massachusetts.
She now teaches dyeing at WEBS, and continues to dye for them as well as for her own business, The Kangaroo Dyer.
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Great Book
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is a great book. Excellent instructions, fabulous photos. A must have for your studio library!
Dye, Dyeing, Dyer
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is a great book, especially for a beginner. It is very clear and wonderfully illustrated. This book focuses on dying protein only. If you want to dye any cellulose this book will not be of much help but it is a great book for protein dyers. It really takes the mystery out of dyeing.
Hand dyeing ect.
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
This is a fun book, good for beginners and lots of information & tips for those with some dyeing experience
This is the book!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is the book that finally transformed me from a collector of dying supplies to an actual dyer of wool!
Finally!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I’m an avid knitter who is frequently frustrated that the colors I envision for a project are not available in the gauge or type of yarn I seek. Compromising the vision is almost always a necessity. People suggested I learn to dye, and I acquired six dyeing books over the years. Each of them intimidated me. This one encourages the dyeing neophyte to try it by making the process easy, clear, and fun! I can do this – at home, without a lot of expensive equipment. The chapter on color is especially helpful in developing color-choosing confidence. I’m delighted to have this book because I am already on my way to realizing my project visions!
A ‘must’ for any needlework library
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Hand Dyeing Yarn and Fleece is an excellent ‘must’ for any needleworker who wants to learn how to dye their own yarn. From creating fresh new color blends from old yarns to recipes designed to work in the kitchen via slow cooker, microwave or stovetop, this tells how to experiment with heat, color and fiber to maximum effect and is a ‘must’ for any needlework library. Lay-flat binding with spine lettering lends to library location and practical use alike.
To Dye For
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I bought this book at a local book store, but originally, I was looking for the Teach Yourself Visually book on Hand Dyeing. I was worried this one wouldn’t be what I was looking for, so I spent a good amount of time in the book store flipping through each page and checking out all the pictures. My husband wasn’t thrilled about it, but I wanted to be absolutely sure I could use it, as I am a very visual learner. It turned out, I felt comfortable buying it, and it was great! I have done one Kettle Dye and two Hand-Painted skeins after buying this book. My first Hand Painting experience without this book was sort of a disaster. The article I read said to use a turkey baster or baby syringe. When I did this, I used way too much dye and it all bled together underneath. It was so disappointing. This author suggested using a foam brush to paint the yarn, and this worked fantastically. Now, I’m not saying I couldn’t have found that information on the interenet somewhere, but it is just so nice to have all these different techniques in one book with color pictures. Plus, the hidden wire binding that allows the book to lay flat is perfect while you are actually dyeing yarn. Its just like using a cookbook when making something you have never made before. I think its essential for the beginner dyer. It is very helpful, and she even has a very resourceful list of places to buy your dye from. Very helpful for me because I can’t seem to find dye in my area. I highly recommend it.
Dive in!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
All kinds of fun and creative ways to break into dyeing are presented in this amazingly comprehensive and easy to read book. I love the logical layout of the book as it has chapters on equipment (readily available in most homes), fibers, types of dye, colors, huge section of techniques (my favorite section) and some lovely patterns for small items on which to practice. I would say the focus is on dyeing animal fibers and yarn, especially wool although others are discussed as well. Numerous full color pictures throughout reinforce the directions and text. The book has a nice enclosed spiral binding so it lays flat and the text, headings, highlights are printed in such a readable font with nice contrast to the background–so eye friendly! Most importantly, the author encourages fearless creativity and very practical, hands-on methods with readily available supplies. A novice would feel comfortable getting started, but I also think there is much to be explored by a more experienced person. I can’t wait to dive in!
The Best Book About Dyeing
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I have been dyeing yarn and fiber for a few years and have many books about dyeing. I just received this book and was VERY surprised! It have become my favorite dyeing book. The book has excellent step-by-step directions for many methods of dyeing. The photography is great. There is a small section on color theory that is excellent. The spiral binding allows the book to be open flat allowing you to refer to the directions as you are dyeing. I have never reviewed a book before, but had to make a review for this one. If you can only buy one book about dyeing, buy this book!
Now dying to dye!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I have been curious about dyeing yarn in the past. Since I picked up this book, I am now dying to try it! The colors and pictures are absolutely beautiful and make me want to start right NOW. It’s one of those books that you loose time looking and rereading through it…it draws you in and you just want to keep turning the pages. And when people are visiting and they see the book, THEY have to look through it too! I did not anticipate it also being a great coffee table book. I couldn’t be happier.
Skillfully presented and easily understood
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Gail’s book is a treasure and is written for the timid adventurer. It inspired me to try my own hand at something that has seemed so technical and picky. She writes in a very matter of fact way, taking into account all of our fears and talks more about the wonders of the process than about achieving some specific end. She makes the journey into color and all the joy that can bring into something magical and fun.
Loved this book and even bought a copy for a friend
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I bought this book out of curiousity and absolutely loved it. The ideas were easy and fun to do and I continue to enjoy it very much. I was so impressed with the material that I bought a copy for a friend of mine who’s an artist as well as a knitting teacher. I am certain it will make a wonderful addition to her knitting library. Thanks Ms. Callahan for this wonderful work!
Hand Dyeing Yarn and Fleece
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
The arts of knitting and weaving have made a “comeback” in recent years, and with it a renewed interest in yarns and “natural” colors. Gail Callahan begins her charming prelude by admitting that she was dragged “kicking and screaming” into dyeing yarns out of necessity. Her first attempts at dyeing proved successful and bolstered future research and experiments. Soon, she had all the beautifully colored yarn a textile artist could want. Callahan discovered that the more one is embroiled in the creative process the more likely the project is to be completed.
Besides the creative aspect, the authoress lists five logical reasons to learn to dye, which include transforming ugly-colored yarn into eye-catching yarn, as well simple economy; instead of buying a skein for each color in a complicated project, one can take neutral-colored yarn and dye as needed. Gloriously hued photographs abound in this large tome; projects are included using the dyed yarns with accompanying pictures of the completed pieces. The dyeing process is well documented and covers a variety of methods, from immersion to using the microwave; the prose is quite clear throughout, and manages to educate as well as inspire.
Reviewed by Meredith Greene
Hand Dyeing Yarn and Fleece
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
The arts of knitting and weaving have made a “comeback” in recent years, and with it a renewed interest in yarns and “natural” colors. Gail Callahan begins her charming prelude by admitting that she was dragged “kicking and screaming” into dyeing yarns out of necessity. Her first attempts at dyeing proved successful and bolstered future research and experiments. Soon, she had all the beautifully colored yarn a textile artist could want. Callahan discovered that the more one is embroiled in the creative process the more likely the project is to be completed.
Besides the creative aspect, the authoress lists five logical reasons to learn to dye, which include transforming ugly-colored yarn into eye-catching yarn, as well simple economy; instead of buying a skein for each color in a complicated project, one can take neutral-colored yarn and dye as needed. Gloriously hued photographs abound in this large tome; projects are included using the dyed yarns with accompanying pictures of the completed pieces. The dyeing process is well documented and covers a variety of methods, from immersion to using the microwave; the prose is quite clear throughout, and manages to educate as well as inspire.
Reviewed by Meredith Greene
Fabulous Resource
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Having finally obtained this book after what seemed like such a long wait, I wasn’t in the least bit disappointed. Gail’s straight forward presentation of many dyeing techniques make obtaining beautiful results fully possible for even a novice dyer. I love her concept of the “color grid” and feel it will bring new life to my selection of color combinations for future dyeing projects. The patterns are lovely and the fact that she gives specific information regarding which technique to use to attain the desirable yarn for each is very motivating. Gail removes the “mystery” of dyeing and makes the reader feel confident to either try dyeing for the first time or move on towards developing better skills. This is one book that will forever remain a part of my resource library.
new techniques
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This book shows several techniques for dyeing yarn and roving which I had not tried before. The author uses the ProChem Acid dyes that I prefer. However, she uses them straight out of the jar and does not use any recipes for varying them. I recommend this book to anyone who is interested in dyeing.
Hand Dyeing Yarn and Fleece: Custom-Color Your Favorite Fibers with Dip Dyeing, Hand Painting…….
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This book is a treat! Clear well thought out narrative, instructions, and photographs fully support the “How-to” and take the mystery out of dyeing. Simple supplies can often be found at tag or garage sales. Even a boring first shot at dyeing yarn can be livened up with a “re-do” of a second dyeing sessions….included is even a clear lesson on color. The spiral binding is a real plus…the book lies flat! This book is fun—the techniques can easily lead to a multi-generational project! Go ahead give it a try!
Hand Dyeing Yarn and Fleece: Custom-Color Your Favorite Fibers with Dip-Dyeing, Hand-Painting, Tie-Dyeing, and Other Creative Techniques
A wonderful intro and permanent resource
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I have so many ideas and plans, thanks to Gail’s comprehensive and accessible book. It has the same supportive, encouraging tone that I experienced in an introductory dyeing class with Gail. The production values seem very high, from the paper, to the quality of the photographs, to the binding–I think all instruction books should lay flat!
Not just about hand dyeing-all about color and insight
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This books is fabulous for the crafter and knitter but it is also a huge resource for color and the use of color in all situations where color coordinates are needed. The book is written conversationally and is non threatening to the newest beginner, all of the resources are easy to obtained! Thanks Ms Callahan for putting what you do into easy to understand language and creating excitement for an ancient art.