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Author Eskeson, Elaine.

Title Dyeing to knit : how to use and create your own beautiful hand-dyed yarns / Elaine Eskeson.

Publication Info. Camden, Me. : Down East Books, 2005.
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Location Call No. Status
 Bristol, Main Library - Non Fiction  746.432 ES42    Check Shelf
 Burlington Public Library - Adult Department  746.432 ESK    Check Shelf
 Canton Public Library - Adult Department  746.6041 ESKESEN    Check Shelf
 Enfield, Main Library - Adult Department  746.432 ESK    Check Shelf
 New Britain, Main Library - Non Fiction  746.432 ES42    Check Shelf
 South Windsor Public Library - Non Fiction  746.432 ESKESON    Check Shelf
Description pages cm
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents The magic of color: why dye your own yarn? -- Understanding color and color relationships -- The all-important color wheel -- Harmonies and contrasts -- Dyeing procedures -- A primer on washfast acid dyes -- Working with natural fibers -- Safety first! -- Setting up a dye studio -- Dyeing equipment -- Preparing yarn for dyeing -- Dye mixing and preparation -- How to dye solid colors -- How to space-dye yarn -- How to hand-paint yarn -- Dyeing different fibers together -- Overdyeing yarn -- Experimental dyeing techniques -- The design phase: knitting -- The all-important gauge -- Designing with hand-dyed yarns -- Sources of inspiration -- The patterns: projects for your hand-dyed yarn -- Solid color yarns -- Emily's baby sweater -- Rib and garter stitch scarf -- Rothko pullover -- Triangles child's sweater -- Bulky vest -- Cuff-to-cuff pullover -- Space-dyed yarns -- Child's woven pullover and hat -- Woven pullover and hat -- Basic beret -- Textured scarf -- Tee shirt -- Hand-painted yarns -- Gathered vest -- Zigzag pillow -- Fleece-lined mittens -- Slip stitch vest -- Maine bounty sweater -- Top down raglan pullover -- Textured yarns -- Winter shawl -- Sampler vest -- Kid's ribbed pullover.
Subject Dyes and dyeing -- Textile fibers.
Yarn.
Knitting -- Patterns.
ISBN 0892726679 trade hardcover alkaline paper
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