When I was a youngster, I remember days where I was bored beyond measure. I would listen to the click-clack of my Mother's
knitting needles as she would tell me stories of her youth in Germany, while I would unravel the ball of
yarn for her.
Most kids won't sit long enough to help with mundane tasks, but I bet you could get yours to sit still on a rainy day if you ask them to help you
dye yarn with food coloring. Suse of
Pea Soup has a tutorial showing off her gorgeous pictures of yarn that she dyed with the help of her 8 year old son.
You'll need a box of food colors, a
microwave-safe bowl, the child(ren), wool yarn, and vinegar, which helps set the
dye. Adult supervision is needed when handling the hot water, so that the kiddos don't burn themselves.
For more help dyeing wool and other
fabric, check out
how to dye with fruits and vegetables, and
how to dye with Kool-Aid.
[via:
Whip Up]
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