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Friday, April 1, 2011

Black?

I spotted black food coloring at the grocery store and I couldn't resist buying a bottle for a yarn dyeing experiment.  I mixed three strengths of dye by adding 1 teaspoon, 1/2 teaspoon and 1/4 teaspoon to a 1/2 cup of water each and then poured them over three different sections of the yarn.  I was expecting the yarn to be shades of charcoal grey, but as you can see by the photo the color is more brown than black.  I can't say that I'm disappointed with the results though...the different shades of chocolate brown are absolutely beautiful!
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5 comments:

  1. Jackie's StitchesApril 1, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    One thing I've learned in my very limited yarn dyeing experience is that sometimes colors break down and can result in the unexpected. I agree with you, this brown is GORGEOUS! I don't think your results could have been any better.

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  2. MaryannApril 1, 2011 at 7:59 PM

    Love the color!! What yarn are you dyeing?

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  3. Lou and KathyApril 3, 2011 at 3:52 AM

    Now that is my "cup of tea". What are you going to make with it?

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  4. Mary @ Neat and TidyApril 3, 2011 at 6:39 AM

    I'm fascinated with your dying yarn. I'd love to be a knitter, but there just isn't enough time to do everything.

    Keep up the inspiration, though!

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  5. JanetApril 3, 2011 at 7:00 AM

    It looks like a lot of fun experimenting and I do like the chocolate too.

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