Best way to get a really red red?

[Sheena]

I need a really nice red... like devil red. Can you dye a nice red or is that asking for bleeding? Should I buy already red wool and if so anyone got a recommendation?

TIA!

[pmcgary]

My vote would be for buying it. I use fisherman's and I can't seem to get a red or pink that doesn't have "yellow" undertones. And although I can set the dye and it doesn't bleed or transfer---I think the red tends to fade more over time.

I hear that Cascade 220 (I think it is called) has LOTS of colors -surely they would have what you need.

[Sheena]

Thank you! I needed an excuse to buy more yarn!

[Meredith]

I am working with a red from Cascade 220 right now.... they have a LOT of reds to choose from... actually the red is for a soaker for our own danzarooni.

[pb_and_j]

If you use a boat load of Tropical Punch Kool Aid you can get a pretty nice red. I have used Cascade red and even that bleeds in the water.

[pmcgary]

I have to say I HATE tropical punch KA...I have NEVER gotten the color I wanted to get with it.

I think red must not "set" well...I made a stawberry soaker for the chunky wonder class and the red wasn't colorfast either (I think it was White Buffalo)

[littleturtlemama]

red (all reds, no matter the dye) are a bit trnsitory, they are the least colorfast. I've heard it becuase the molecular structure of the red isn't as stable as other colors, but that's a bit over my head to think about, LOL!!

I get a good red from stovetop, acid dyes in the scarlet shade. Rinse forever, and it will still probably leech a bit in subsequent washes, though!

[pmcgary]

You are right. I once sat through a color correction lecture.... IIRC red molecules are easily displaced by water...I think they are bigger (but I may have that backwards) The same property that makes it hard to get say a blond to stay red......is what makes it very hard for a natural redhead to be any other color.

[twouglyducks]

Same reason that red paint on cars oxydizes (or whatever, I'm not smart) faster than others?? Weird stuff.

[Arwyn]

I miss chem class... :hide

[ravingcutie]

You never know what you're going to learn next at the WWF! Gotta :wowza it here!

[pb_and_j]

I have to say I HATE tropical punch KA...

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Take THAT you tropical punch hater, you!!!
:devil

[pmcgary]

But you know what CANADIAN TROPICAL PUNCH IS WAY better....see
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v375/mama2babybiggirl/DSCF0209.jpg

The tropical punch is one the right.

[abigailvr]

Tropical punch is different in Canada? Red molecules are big? This thread is really educational. ;)

[Nada]

But you know what CANADIAN TROPICAL PUNCH IS WAY better....see
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v375/mama2babybiggirl/DSCF0209.jpg

The tropical punch is one the right.

How cool is that!?!?! We are good for something!! :moon

Nada :D

[averymybaby]

just FYI every color of cascade i've ever worked with has bled some. :rolleyes:

[jmo]

I dyed w/ Black Cherry KA the other day, and I'm really pleased w/ the results. It is a bit deeper than devil red and maybe looks a little weathered, but maybe you can use it for future reference. Here's a pic - it's on the right mixed w/ Raspberry Reaction (blue): http://theknittykitty.com/images/wiltonska.jpg I used four packets of each color/flavor for 4 oz. of yarn.

[Sheena]

Oooo... that looks good!

And, how are you rolling those so well??? Did you get a swiff?

I ordered some red wool/mohair from Lamb's Pride.

[abigailvr]

I dyed w/ Black Cherry KA the other day, and I'm really pleased w/ the results. It is a bit deeper than devil red and maybe looks a little weathered, but maybe you can use it for future reference. Here's a pic - it's on the right mixed w/ Raspberry Reaction (blue): http://theknittykitty.com/images/wiltonska.jpg I used four packets of each color/flavor for 4 oz. of yarn. Your red and blue looks a lot like the colors I got when I made a soaker for Niels (http://www.abigailvr.net/temp/ww101/redandblue.jpg). I used the same flavors of koolaid.

[jmo]

heeeeeeey, that's my yarn! :brow

Niels is so handsome, Abi, how do you stand it?

[abigailvr]

Thanks! I can't stand it! I have to kiss him and squeeze him a lot. :mwah