Life Update + I Went Down a Rabbit Hole on Hand-Dyed Yarn… Here’s What I Learned | Sourcing Organic Cotton & Luxury Materials for Amigurumi, Pattern Design Tips, & Craft Sales

<p>Have you ever looked at a gorgeous, speckled skein and wondered how it’s actually made? I’m going down a rabbit hole to explore the chemistry and creativity behind indie-dyed yarn. In this episode, I break down the basics of yarn dyeing for beginners, including:</p><ul><li><p><strong>Fiber Types:</strong> Why <strong>wool</strong> and <strong>animal fibers</strong> take dye differently than cotton or acrylic.</p></li><li><p><strong>Dyeing Techniques:</strong> The difference between <strong>immersion dyeing</strong>, <strong>hand-painting</strong>, and creating those trendy <strong>variegated</strong> and <strong>tonal</strong> looks.</p></li><li><p><strong>The Science:</strong> How <strong>acid dyes</strong>, heat, and pH levels bond color to fiber.</p></li><li><p><strong>Safety Tips:</strong> How to experiment with <strong>DIY yarn dyeing</strong> without ruining your kitchen.</p></li></ul><p>Whether you're a <strong>knitter</strong>, <strong>crocheter</strong>, or just a lover of <strong>fiber arts</strong>, join me as I discover how a little vinegar and heat can turn a plain skein into a work of art.</p><p><strong>Are you ready to try dyeing your own yarn, or are you just here for the beautiful colors?</strong></p><p><strong>For a deeper dive into growing your handmade business, check out my new book, </strong><a href="https://a.co/d/ieT3jAX" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠<strong>Hooked on Growth</strong>⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a><strong>, which goes into much more detail on scaling!</strong></p><p>🔆<a href="https://www.marcymade.co/products/3-month-crochet-kit-club" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠<strong>Join Our Skool Community</strong>⁠</a></p><p><strong>🔆</strong><a href="https://www.marcymade.co/pages/learn-to-crochet" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠<strong>⁠⁠⁠Learn to Crochet Course⁠⁠⁠</strong>⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p>🔆<a href="https://www.marcymade.co/products/3-month-crochet-kit-club" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠</a><a href="https://www.marcymade.co/collections" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠<strong>Shop My Crochet Patterns⁠⁠</strong>⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p>🔆<a href="https://www.marcymade.co/products/3-month-crochet-kit-club" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠</a><a href="https://a.co/d/g0pfdnt" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠<strong>Grab The Crochet Snuggle Buddies Pattern Book</strong>⁠⁠</a></p>