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How I dye yarn with Kool-Aid. I use the stove top – the water and yarn get very hot so be careful not to burn yourself if you try this method. Kids shouldn’t do this.

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10 Responses

1. CanaanSGl Says:
   August 17th, 2009 at 2:15 am

   vivid
   vivid

2. WindingtheSkein Says:
   August 17th, 2009 at 2:15 am

   How do you re-skein …
   How do you re-skein those LOOOONG skeins? Aren’t they un-ruly?

3. flowershin Says:
   August 17th, 2009 at 2:15 am

   that’s pretty
   that’s pretty

4. iknitwithcatfur Says:
   August 17th, 2009 at 2:15 am

   lukewarm is not hot …
   lukewarm is not hot and not cold, generally a bit warmer than room temperature.

5. nm7rockingcutie Says:
   August 17th, 2009 at 2:15 am

   what’s luke warm …
   what’s luke warm water?

6. iknitwithcatfur Says:
   August 17th, 2009 at 2:15 am

   I made a felted bag …
   I made a felted bag with Kool-Aid dyed yarn, and the colors didn’t change at all. This method won’t work on cotton or synthetics. Use pure wool or other animal fiber for best results.

7. toothpasteninja Says:
   August 17th, 2009 at 2:15 am

   Also, does this …
   Also, does this work with any kind of yarn? I heard you could only dye yarn made from all natural fiber (wool or cotton, not the common polyester/acrylic)

8. toothpasteninja Says:
   August 17th, 2009 at 2:15 am

   Very fun, I can’t …
   Very fun, I can’t wait to try it. But how does this “dye” hold up with washing?

9. feistyredhead25 Says:
   August 17th, 2009 at 2:15 am

   Pretty! That looks …
   Pretty! That looks like fun, too. I might have to try it. =)

10. xcurlz75x Says:
    August 17th, 2009 at 2:15 am

    I love it. The …
    I love it. The colors are rich and vibrant.

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