Learn How to Dye Yarn with Kool-Aid

Kool-Aid Dyed Yarn

Put your kids’ colorful imaginations to use! Using Kool-Aid is an easy and fun way to create hand-dyed yarn – for your knitting and crochet projects, as well as hooking a future generation of crafters. This Creativebug online class shows you how to create a palette at home without any special equipment or a tangled mess. They also offers tips for working alongside kids and shows how different fibers take the dye differently.

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How to Dye Yarn with Kool-Aid

Dyeing yarn with Kool-Aid is a fun and easy way to add some color to your yarn. Here are the steps you can follow to dye your yarn with Kool-Aid:

Materials:

undyed yarn (wool or other animal fiber)
Kool-Aid (2-4 packs for every 2 oz of yarn)
contrasting color yarn
scissor
large bowl
stockpot
spoon
dowel or drying rack

Steps:

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Fill a large pot with enough water to cover the yarn. Add 1/4 cup of white vinegar per quart of water.
Soak the yarn in the vinegar solution for at least 30 minutes.
While the yarn is soaking, mix the Kool-Aid packets with a small amount of water to create a paste.
Once the yarn has soaked, gently squeeze out the excess water and place the yarn into the pot of vinegar water.
Spoon the Kool-Aid paste onto the yarn, making sure to distribute the color evenly. Use different colors of Kool-Aid to create different effects.
Turn the heat on low and slowly bring the water to a simmer. Do not let the water boil, as this can cause the colors to become muddy.
Simmer the yarn for 15-30 minutes or until the water runs clear.
Turn off the heat and let the yarn cool to room temperature.
Gently rinse the yarn in cool water until the water runs clear.
Squeeze out the excess water and lay the yarn out on a piece of plastic wrap.
Roll up the plastic wrap, making sure the yarn is completely covered.
Microwave the wrapped yarn on high for 2-3 minutes, checking every 30 seconds to ensure the plastic wrap doesn’t melt.
Let the yarn cool completely before unwrapping it.
Rinse the yarn again in cool water until the water runs clear.
Hang the yarn to dry.