Sock Hop is one of the many projects from Kristine's book, . This kit is designed to make it easier for you to create Sock Hop. All materials have been pre-measured. Simply use the contents of the jar at each designated step. The instructions for this kit are found The Modern Natural Dyer.
This project is a great first foray into learning how to work with plant-based fibers by dyeing cotton socks. Brighten your winter wardrobe with some vibrant, colorful socks, or dye them for the holidays - they make a great gift!
Plus! You can now watch Kristine's class on Creativebug where she dyes a pair of socks! is an introductory class designed to show you the basic steps in dyeing with natural plant extracts. This video is a great accompaniment to her book, .
This kit is available in three colors: red (madder), yellow (weld), and magenta (cochineal).
Inside this kit:
- One pair of white organic cotton socks (approx. 64g)
- Scour
- Mordant
- Wheat bran
- Dye (madder, weld, or cochineal)
- Whisk
To complete project, you will need:
- 3-5 quart stainless steel pot
- Measuring cup
- Tongs
- Thermometer
- Gloves
