Natural Yarn Dyes - Anna Bauer

Natural Yarn Dyes by Anna Bauer and Eva Zethraeus is a practical guide to creating vibrant colour using natural dye sources. This paperback edition presents 25 sustainable, tried-and-tested recipes for dyeing yarn.

Key details

• Authors: Anna Bauer and Eva Zethraeus
• Paperback format
• 96 pages
• Published by Search Press
• Publication date: 7 February 2025
• ISBN: 9781800922686

Synopsis

Natural dyeing is presented here as a meeting point of colour, chemistry, craft and nature, with recipes designed to produce rich, lightfast shades from plants, lichen and fungi. Clear, start-to-finish instructions take you through making a dyebath and using mordants to fix colour, alongside essential safety guidance.

The book also covers a sustainable approach, including advice on maximising dye materials and aftercare to help keep colours vivid. A glossary and references support further reading, and two knitting patterns by the authors are available online via the Bookmarked Hub. Suitable for beginners seeking a comprehensive introduction as well as experienced dyers looking for fresh recipes and inspiration.

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