Comments on: Six Months of Avocados

By: Dick

Dick — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 00:37:32 +0000

We had better success regarding color intensity with an avocado dying project a year or so ago. I may try to see if we have any yarn remaining from that dying, so that we can post a picture along side the current yarn. The yarn from that first dying project was very light fast and color fast. We have been delayed with our final dye bath, as we are trying to prepare for getting the sheep sheared. Hopefully we will have some results to post shortly.

By: Ladka

Ladka — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 19:03:16 +0000

I have been looking for any info about avocado stones/peels dyeing – and here you are at last! I’m very glad I found your site. I’m also a bit disappointed that the colours are so light. Have you tested the yarns for light- and washfastness?

By: Dick

Dick — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 16:36:46 +0000

The first batch of dying is done; the yarn is dried. We should be ready to do the second dye bath soon. Right now I just need some time for photos and writing. Stay tuned….

By: SylvChezPlum

SylvChezPlum — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 07:48:30 +0000

wow, and I was just looking for more info about dyeing with avocados ! Can’t wait to see the resulting yarns, and may start collecting the pits and peels soon..

By: M.J.

M.J. — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 16:08:36 +0000

So, another possible source of RED, besides those little Mexican bugs!!!!
I’ll be eager to see the results.