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Sock Blank Dyeing Workshop + Swan City Yarns Trunk Showwith Carolyn of Swan City Yarns
Saturday, February 21
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Workshop Sessions: 10:30 AM · 12:00 PM · 1:30 PM
Workshop Fee: $65 per person · All Materials Included, Limited to 4 participants per session
Curious about dyeing your own yarn? Sock blank dyeing is a playful, approachable way to explore color—and it’s just one of many techniques used in hand-dyed yarn. This workshop is designed for knitters, crocheters, and fiber-curious creatives alike, whether you dream of socks, shawls, garments, blankets, or future projects still waiting to be imagined.
Join Carolyn of Swan City Yarns for a relaxed, hands-on dyeing experience where you’ll learn how color behaves on a double-knit sock blank (a pre-knit length of yarn that’s dyed first, then unraveled and used like regular yarn). No prior dyeing experience needed—just curiosity and a willingness to play.
You’ll experiment with color placement, learn how dyes move and blend on yarn, and gain a better understanding of how hand-dyed yarn comes to life from skein to finished project. Your sock blank will be heat-set and ready to take home the same day.
✨ Bonus: This workshop runs alongside a Swan City Yarns Trunk Show, open all day and free to browse. Stop by to shop Carolyn’s hand-dyed yarns, ask questions about dye techniques, and see how different color styles translate to finished pieces—even if you’re not taking the class.
What’s Included:
*One double-knit sock blank (great for knitting or crochet projects)
*All dyes, tools, apron, and gloves
*Step-by-step guidance through the dyeing process
*A finished, colorfast sock blank to take home
*Care instructions and project inspiration
Good to Know
*No dyeing experience required
*Welcoming to knitters, crocheters, and beginners
*Wear clothes you don’t mind getting a little colorful (or bring an old tee)
Instructor Bio
Carolyn is the dyer behind Swan City Yarns, with over eight years of experience working with color and fiber. She’s passionate about helping makers understand dye techniques in a way that feels accessible, empowering, and fun—no matter what tools or crafts they use. When she’s not dyeing, Carolyn teaches workshops, travels to fiber festivals, and hosts a weekly podcast focused on creativity, curiosity, and connection.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
2462 5th Ave S, Saint Petersburg, FL, United States, Florida 33712, 2462 5th Ave S, St Petersburg, FL 33712-1633, United States, St. Petersburg
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