Spin Off · Article
| Type | Article |
|---|---|
| From | Spin Off |
| Author | Magan Wilson |
| Published | January 23, 2026 |
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Learn how to create stunning naturally-dyed yarn with simple ingredients.
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Magan Wilson finds that most people have an awareness of color aesthetics, despite how many of us claim to lack this skill. We intuitively know which colors clash in displeasing ways, and many of us have half-done projects or neglected skeins of yarn in our stash to prove it. What if we had the ability to darken hues that we might consider too pastel or subdue overly vibrant shades into more muted, complex colorways? With tannin and iron dyeing, you can!
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