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Dyeing Yarn With Koolaid and a Crockpot!

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I imagine you could do this with Jello too. Take a couple different colors/flavors of Koolaid and a crockpot and of course a hank of yarn and have fun!

The link to the tutorial is HERE, at the Crafty Mini Meg Blog.  Have fun!!

Looking for more DIY projects with Koolaid? Check these out Kool-Aid Crafts 

Did you know the powder form of Koolaid was created by Edwin Perkins in 1927 based upon a liquid concentrate called Fruit Smack. Obviously, it was first created for eating and not crafting but how could we help ourselves with all that dye and possibilities.

The longer you dip in the dye the stronger the colors become. Try leaving your tongue in a glass of koolaid and see what happens?

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Comments

  1. If you dye with jello you will end up with gelatine coated yarn. Not recommended. Kool Aid on its own doesn’t have any sugar or anything so it works for dyeing.

  2. I agree with Lori, Jello is nasty stuff to put on yarn. But liquid food coloring is another good option. Thanks for linking to my blog 🙂

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Knit and Felt Some Tabi Style Slippers

The felted slipper craze that began last year doesn’t seem like it’s fading away. The Sailor Slippers, often striped knit and felted slippers made with super bulky yarn, because the project of the moment late last year (check out more knit slipper options in this post all about sailor slippers) and they’re still consistently popular with knitters.

Which makes sense because they are fun and fast to knit, and seeing them go from this giant thing to something that actually fits a foot feels a little magical. 

I have always loved felting (in fact my first book was about felting knitting) and it’s always fun for me to see people rediscover this technique. 

If you’ve knit enough plain slippers to fit all the feet you know, maybe it’s time to stitch up some tabi style slippers instead. 

Maymade Knits has designed these cute tabi ballerina slippers, made with bulky yarn and felted. They’re worked flat at first and then in rounds, and are available in 10 EU sizes (the Internet tells me add 31 to your American shoe size to get your EU size). The designer says the slippers are meant to have a close fit and you should choose a size a little smaller than your foot for the ideal fit. 

The pattern includes a video tutorial along with the written pattern. 

You can grab this pattern on Ravelry. The same designer has her own version of the striped felted slipper as well, called Sarah’s Striped Slippers. These are worked in super bulky yarn and have a contrasting foot and a striped body. These are knit flat and seamed and there are 7 size options available. Check that pattern out here if you’re looking for a more traditional slipper shape. They also look roomier so you can wear them with socks if you like. 

[Photo: Maymade Knits]