Yarn, Dyeing, Patterns--What else do you need?

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	• Dyeing to Knit Elaine Eskesen Down East Books, 2005 - 128 pages average customer review:based on 11 reviews view larger image
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Dyeing and knitting for FUN!

At least once a year, usually when I need a break from my work with people and words, I set aside a day, and my kitchen, for the wonderful play of dyeing yarn because Elaine Eskesen has made it so easy!!!!!! I do this alone, I do it with my children and my students, and there is never a dyed skein that goes to waste in the months after. This book makes me look clever and talented, and eventually makes me or my friends look fabulous when we wear something made from Elaine's patterns. The detailed directions, the expert tips, and the easy patterns are very clear. Buy the accompanying dyekit! And then visit Elaine's shop in Damariscotta, Maine!

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Yarn, Dyeing, Patterns--What else do you need?

This book, in short, is awesome. Pictures are crisp and instructions are clear. From the novice dyer to the more advanced, this book has most of what you need. I do wish there was instruction in other types of dye like Kool-Aid and Wilton Cake Dye but on the whole, everything was useful. I've been dyeing for four months and this book has been invaluable.

The patterns for hand dyed yarn knits are at the end of the book and are interesting. I've knit for two years and the patterns run the gamut from easy to advanced.

If you can't take a dyeing class, the next best thing is to buy this book.

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dying made easy

Great book for beginners and experienced those who like to dye. My favorite part is the recipies she gives. As an inexperienced dyer it gives me a place to start and have an ides of what color I would get. The explanation of the process is thorough,including equiptment needed.
Also included are a few kitting patterns and a bit of color theory for blending colors and how varigated yarns look when knitted up. And a reference to purchase the dyes used in the book, so the colors can be duplicated.
Beautiful layout, lovely color photos and lots of inspiration.

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Another disappointed buyer

I bought the book when it first came out and I wanted some basics but found the book more attractive than instructional. After having gained a lot of hands-on experience with fiber dyeing, I picked up the book to see if it's more useful. Sadly I found it even less so.

I'm not sure the writer or her editor knew just which audience to target. For novice dyers, there are plenty of sources for finding more details on how to handle different fibers and which dyes to try. For the experienced dyer, there aren't any striking and different approaches to tackle. It's a lovely book to browse through but not much of an investment for your library of references.

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Hand-dyed yarns are so sensuous, with their custom hues and rich blends of colors, that every knitter longs to work with them. But once we've brought home some of those precious skeins, what next? In Dyeing to Knit, designer and dyer Elaine Eskesen demystifies hand-dyed yarns by providing straightforward how-to information both for using the yarns and dyeing your own, and encouraging you to trust your own creative instincts. Includes instructions for 21 patterns, from scarves to sweaters and hats to mittens.

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