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You can achieve fantastic color results from the oak tree and it’s leaves and acorns. This how to is based on the barks of the tree, colors can range from light brown to dark green.

Collect bark from a tree or limb that is on the ground, careful not to harm healthy strong tree's.

Collecting bark for the dye

After collection, break bark into smaller pieces, filling pot to about 2/3 full.

Preparing the bark

Cover the bark with water and soak from 24 hours to 3 days. I use rain water, chemicals in tap water can muddy the colors.

Cover with water and soak

Bring water to a simmer for an hour, don't let it boil as it can muddy the colors. Let cool and repeat if you would like the dye darker.

Simmer

Once the dye has cooled, squeeze bark and strain to remove all bark and bits. Now the magic happens. Wind the yarn into a hank to better accept the dye. Add the pre-wet yarn to the cool dye, bring to a slow simmer for about 30 to 60 minutes until desired color is achieved. Let yarn cool in dye bath, the longer it stays in the dye the darker it will be.

Straining and Dyeing 

When the dye is cool, remove the yarn, squeeze and rinse with cool water until water runs clear. Hang dry in a shaded area with good air flow.

Finished yarn

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