How we wash our naturally dyed yarn * and why it matters

If you have been using hand dyed yarn for a while, you know that most dyers tell you to gently wash your finished projects in cool water, by hand with a pH neutral soap, and then lay them flat to dry. In part, that is to maintain the qualities of the fiber, e.g., so that wool doesn’t felt or pill, but these instructions are also to help maintain the best color. Check out a recent experiment we did with the Naturally Dyed Wool Community and Michel Garcia.