Lost Red Recovered
I thought this yarn was a goner. I'd dyed it a few months ago multiple times with a mix of Wilton Reds, but instead of a beautiful deep rich burgundy red, it came out rusty orange in color.An unexpected result, to say the least.
I kept trying to figure out what color I could use to over-dye it to not make it brown or black ...
[Before the most recent and final dye bath.]
It's been sitting on the porch most of the summer. I wanted to point out that the sun will fade yarn dyed with Wilton's icing dyes. It did fade where the sun hit it the hardest day after day. That said, I don't usually keep yarned items (socks, mittens, hats, scarves, etc.) in direct sunlight. So for practical purposes, it's probably all right to keep using Wilton's.
Ta-dah! Nice recovery!
Much happier now!
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