Dyeing a Rainbow on Cotton Yarn Using Fibre Reactive Procion Dyes

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Today I dyed my first rainbow on cotton yarn!
Is dyeing not your style, or you aren't ready to jump in headfirst? Head over to Spellbound Weaving's Etsy store to purchase hand dyed yarn - www.etsy.com/au/shop/Spellbou...
Our Fibre Reactice Procion dye is mixed using the ratio of 1 teaspoons of dye to 120ml (4oz) of water. For colours with a *, double the amount of dye. For colours with ** use four times the amount of dye. Colours with a T contain turquoise and require heat to achieve true shades.
I batched my yarn for 4 hours and also put it into the oven at 50° celsius for one hour.
The fibres used today are 8/2 Ring Spun Cotton and 16/4 Saltwater Rose Sparkle Supima cotton.
Colours used today are
- Fuchsia Red
- Deep Orange
- Golden Yellow
- Granny Apple
- Turquoise (* Use double amount of dye)
- Red Violet
Check out what you need to dye cotton yarn here - • Everything You Need To...
Check out how to prepare your yarn for dyeing here - • Dyeing Cotton Yarn - E...
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You will need -
- Yarn! Cotton or other cellulose (plant based) fibre.
Thread Collective is my go-to for weaving yarns such as cotton, linen, hemp and more - threadcollective.com.au/
- Fibre Reactive Procion dye - You can buy Fibre Reactive Procion dyes from dharma (US based) or Kraft Kolour (Australian based)
- Soda Ash - You can find soda ash at your hardware store in the pool chemical section
- Textile detergent or blue dawn/fairy dish soap
- Face mask to protect airways when mixing colour
- Gloves
- Tarp to protect workspace
- Plastic to wrap your yarn after dyeing
- Measuring spoons
- Funnel
- Sauce bottles

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@ThroughtheRimMedia 6 месяцев назад

So vibrant, these are the most vivid that I’ve seen thus far, great job!

@michellehudson7063 2 месяца назад

Your videos are always great! I’m pleased that your content is about the task at hand. You have created a beautiful yarn!

@shelleymcafee8197 Год назад

Interesting, I’ve always imagined colour-gradient dyed yarn to be the result of a dipping-process. This is so much easier; Thank-You!

@beccagriffin1769 5 месяцев назад

Stunning!!! ❤

@concettorametta9005 3 года назад

This was fabulous. The washed dried skeins were a true grand finale 🌈 Thanks so much , I’ve never dyed cotton . But think I’ll dream about these until I do :) I would love to earn how to get a clean dark speck onto my yarn . I’ve tried a lot of ways. I think it must be a rite of passage that you have to find out for yourself . You’re an excellent teacher, and talented fiber artistThank you !

@32nekochan32 Год назад

they look pretty 😍😍😍 was watching it while doing some crochet..

@dorispascal6996 2 года назад

Wow it's beautifull , thanks for your video it will help me a lot..

@mirandavikanderson6958 3 года назад

I was really happy to see cotton dyeing , thanks

@QueLindaMay 3 года назад

I am so happy your video showed up on my feed. I remember my Mom dying our clothes back in the 60s. I am excited to be re-introduced to the process!

@ooohlaa13 5 лет назад

Meticulous work and great teaching, thanx I would have like to see how you wrap it up for the oven and do you use like a film plastic wrap or just a piece of lightweight plastic like say a painters drop cloth? I have used plastic wrap with wool. Very beautiful finished product. Also what is ratio of soda ash to water for soak process?

@howlingwind1937 4 года назад

Hello, I'm so pleased I came across your video, I really enjoyed watching it, and it's nice that there are more Australians making videos too, so thank you for sharing, this will be one if my near future projects. Cheers from Tasmania!

@_vanearaujo 3 года назад

This is extremely pleasent to watch. The way you made things so organized and teach us all the information, carefully and calm, really inspires me. Thank you a lot for this content and congrats for the gorgeous work. Cheers from Brazil 😁

@terriclark3150 4 года назад

Gorgeous colors! Thank you for sharing your talents.

@concettorametta9005 4 года назад

Thank you ! A very fortunate wandering for me today! I weave and spin, dye but just started exploring cottons , plant based dyes... Your tutorial is excellent. Clear , inspiring and I can’t wait to try it ! It’s interesting how much neater the cotton is to use this method with as compared to wool. The cotton holds much more dye , so it’s not as easy to become leaky !

@kimburke3189 4 года назад

BEAUTIFUL!!! I love color also. Thanks for the video!!!

@dyersremorse 3 года назад

Loved this tutorial. The rainbow was beautiful!

@gailferrara1185 5 лет назад

Wow they are beautiful colors and the dye job you did came out so beautiful thank you so much for sharing your tips

@alixvictoria5166 5 лет назад

Thank you Gail! My pleasure :)

@sarahmeyers1773 3 года назад

Beautiful 🌈

@Palouseweaver 3 года назад

Thanks for a great video on dyeing cotton!

@mythlover20 4 года назад

Omg I have been looking for a dyer in Australia! I'm subbing immediately and checking out your store right now!

@susanfletcher3329 4 года назад

I have a few skeins of mohair to dye and I think I'm going to try this method..... Very nice yarn

@afair937 3 года назад

Wow gorgeous! Would love to see it after you use it! Also curious if you’ve shared any videos about the washing and drying process after you’ve dyed it. If you already have that video I’m sorry! Going to check now. 💗

@suegallo4269 4 года назад

I have a special love for bright rainbow colors, so this was right up my alley! Gorgeous dyeing and something to aspire to next, but right now I am learning to weave and would love to see more weaving videos maybe using some of these beautiful yarns? I would love to know what patterns you have used in some of the cloth that you show on your intro and weaving videos too! I have watched all of your videos now and would love to see more as I like your style of instruction.

@wendehughson6374 5 лет назад

Wow!! I feel like I found my New BFF!! I have recently fallen in love with needle punching for pillows & rugs, etc. I am horribly allergic to wool and of course that is what most serious hookers/ punchers recommend. I've tried using heavy cotton yarn with success but am limited with color range. THIS is an answer to prayer! I've been a quilter for 30 years and have had some fun with dyeing fabric so I look forward to trying your techniques...Your videos are so easy to listed to & watch! Thank You so much!! Can't wait to get started! will surely keep you posted. Quick question, I also enjoy needle punch embroidery. Hand dyed cotton floss is extremely expensive. Have You tested cotton floss dyeing/ overdyeing? Thanks Again! Cheers!

@blancaestelajimenez6363 10 месяцев назад

❤❤

@tricias6621 3 года назад

Fabulous video, thank you! I was wondering if you have ever “muck” dyed cotton yarn?

@RobertJohnson-je6tx 4 года назад

Love you videos. What weight cotton do you use and where do you purchase your supima cotton? You are such a wonderful instructor.

@valeriegriffith3415 4 года назад

I really really love this video, what kind of dye you use and what kind of yarn do you use, do you just get white yarn or a cream color yarn or is there a certain brand you buy just fir hand dying

@anitamadsen3566 4 года назад

Where can I by the yarn, I do crochet a lot, beautiful colors

@kathymikulin9006 2 года назад

Question what did you wrap the skeins in to put them in the oven ? Plactic wrap or tin foil? Thank you

@BigCrafterTX 2 года назад

How well did the color hold? Did it age well?

@susanrathbone3097 4 года назад

Great video. I will be back xxxx

@katielukezich9369 4 года назад

I am allergic to wool to where I get hives on my face and hands whenever I'm working with the yarn. I've never actually worn any wool, thank God, but I'm sure I would have a body covered in hives if I did. I love natural yarns though (because the plastic stuff isn't exactly great either, though usable and wearable) and am a huge fan of anything yarn. I love that there's a hand dyer out there that is focused on cotton or other cellulose yarns instead, because I have not yet found any that have a large selection (it seems to be for specific things like summer shawls). I love sock yarns and would be super thankful if you could do a video on self striping sock yarn. I think this one is a little more on the variegated side?

@ilaria298 4 года назад

Katie Lukezich are you sure your not allergic to lanolin? Instead of the actual wool? I thought for years I was allergic to all wool turns out it was to lanolin so I can wear and use alpaca as it’s lanolin free x

@garboabbott9974 5 лет назад

What beautiful colors! The sparkled cotton is amazing. I'm a knitter not a weaver (yet...😊) and I like to work with blends especially for clothes as opposed to 100% cotton. My current favorite is Bamboo viscose and cotton either 50/50 or 60/40 respectively. I just found a source for the bamboo viscose/cotton blend in a natural color (I haven't found any that is bleached) and I'm wondering how it will take dye. Have you worked with any blends?

@alixvictoria5166 5 лет назад

Thank you! :) I do enjoy working with blends, I've worked with quite a few silk blends, but my favourite blend would probably be 50%cotton 50% silk. Did you know that silk can be dyed using the fibre reactive method as well as the acid method? It's pretty versatile! The only bamboo I have worked with was a 51%bamboo49%silk blend, which I dyed using the fibre reactive method using soda ash. The yarn turned out beautifully bright and are skeins 5,6,7 & 9 from the top in this picture here facebook.com/spellboundweaving/photos/a.996057077137282/1931446320265015/?type=3&theater The only thing to be aware of is that when using fibre reactive dyes on silk, the colour may not be 100% true to the swatch, so always sample first. :)

@garboabbott9974 5 лет назад

The silk is gorgeous! Is it as soft as it looks? Where do you find these blends? I bought Felicia Lo's new book Dyeing to Knit and Spin. She also says the procion mx dyes can be used with silk (and also wool with heat and citric acid). Sadly I'm so allergic to wool and other protein fibers. As a knitter I've coveted those beautiful colorways and decided to try to dye my own fibers but I need to experiment with the blends to get the drape and other characteristics of a wool knitted garment. Do you have a Ravelry group?

@alixvictoria5166 5 лет назад

Silk is gorgeous and soft. There are some really interesting blends out there, such as silk/nettle, silk/linen, silk/bamboo, silk/seacell! I have a few different sources for fibres, Thread Collective is my go-to Australian supplier, Saltwater Rose Threads is another one out of the UK. You can also find some lovely blends on Etsy. I don't have a ravelry group, i've never been great at knitting!

@garboabbott9974 5 лет назад

Ravelry isn't just for knitters....several spinning and weaving groups are very active

@alixvictoria5166 5 лет назад

I didn't know that. I signed up for it years ago and never really fully explored it !