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I try to infuse my dyeing with environmental mindfulness. The base yarns are certified organic merino wool. Most of the dyes are plants that I grow or locally gather, such as juniper, marigolds, pomegranates, pecan hulls, walnut hulls, oak galls, eucalyptus, creosote bush, and African sumac leaves. I also purchase whole cochineal insects and madder root. For mordants, I use alum and cream of tartar, which are the safest mordants possible. I also use recycled iron for my "Iron Green" color; this is not as benign as alum but is safe with a few precautions. The plants are all composted after dyeing. The mordant and dye baths are reused a few times, after which they're used for watering my dye garden and compost heap.
This week's featured fiber artist is Hanna of Ever Green Yarns. This local one-woman indie dyer creates remarkable colorways created from eco-friendly yarns that are kettle-dyed using natural and mild mordants. Please visit One Planet Yarn and Fiber to purchase all of Hanna's gorgeous yarns. You will be able to choose from DK, fingering, worsted and bulky weights.
Make sure to follow along with Hanna's knitting and dying adventures. You can find her online at her blog, on Ravelry and to learn more about knitting green, take a moment to check out her website. (Photo: Courtesy of Ever Green Yarns).
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