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Natural Yarn Dyes

25 vibrant and sustainable recipes

Anna Bauer EVA ZETHRAEUS

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Search Press Ltd
11 February 2025
Create a rainbow of vibrant natural yarn dyes using 25 sustainable, tried-and-tested recipes.

Achieve rich, lightfast colors from plants, lichen and fungi without compromising on safety or environmental responsibility.

Natural dyeing is a wonderful blend of colour, chemistry, craft and nature. Here, expert authors Anna Bauer and Eva Zethraeus share with you 25 easy-to-follow recipes for a rich palette of yarn dyes, from the juicy reds of madder and vibrant yellows of onion to the shimmering pinks, purples and blues of red cabbage.

Whether you're a beginner looking for a comprehensive guide to dyeing, or an experienced dyer looking for new recipes and inspiration, this book will equip you with everything you need to get dyeing, along with invaluable tips and insights. Inside you’ll find:

25 dye recipes from readily available plants, fungi and lichen, which produce a stunning palette of shades Clear instructions: each tried-and-tested recipe is detailed and easy to follow and takes you from start to finish, from making your dyebath to using mordants for fixing color A sustainable approach: learn the art of using the same dyebath more than once, overdyeing and afterbathing to maximize the potential of your dye materials. With practical advice on aftercare, you'll ensure that your yarns remain as beautiful and vivid as the day they were dyed A comprehensive introduction for first-time dyers: equip yourself with the right tools and techniques for successful dyeing, including mordanting, collecting plant materials and essential safety tips Guidance for further reading: packed with a glossary and references for further reading, this is your all-in-one resource for mastering the art of botanical dyeing Bonus content online: two knitting patterns designed by the authors, and applying the practices illustrated in this book – that will be available on the Bookmarked Hub: www.bookmarkedhub.com

This book is an invitation to create unique, sustainable, vibrant yarn dyes that honor the environment and showcase your creativity.
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Imprint:   Search Press Ltd
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Dimensions:   Height: 235mm,  Width: 191mm, 
Weight:   369g
ISBN:   9781800922686
ISBN 10:   180092268X
Pages:   96
Publication Date:  
Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Forthcoming

Anna Bauer is a textile artist with a Masters in textile art from Högskolan for Design and Arts and Crafts in Göteborg, Sweden. Aside from knitting Anna also incorporates embroidery, print and costume into her artwork and textile designs. For more information about Anna visit www.annabauer.se Eva Zethraeus is a ceramic artist with a master’s degree from HDK (Academy of Art and Design in Gothenburg, Sweden). She creates sculptures inspired by nature. Follow Eva on Instagram: @ezeth

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