tea dyeing merino sock yarn

I've dyed homespun wool before using coffee as well as KoolAid.  I don't think I've used tea...
This is a "doll blank" I knitted with KnitPicks Bare Merino sock yarn.  I used the magic cast on and a 40" circular size 1 needle.  I started with 8 sts. on each needle end and worked up to 16 sts on each needle end.
I knitted in the round until the entire piece measured 5".  I then cast off, leaving a 36" tail (to be used as the nose, and for closing the doll body).

It is a bit hard to see the difference---but the Constant Comment tea (one bag in 2-2 1/2 C hot water) left the yarn a delightful light tan/flesh color.
Now, on to doll designing!

Bare Merino, knitted up

 

Bare Merino, soaking for 30 min. in hot water-----no agitation!

 

In rinse water, after soaking in tea for about 15 minutes.

 

Finished Constant Comment tea-dyed doll blank......happy.

 

 

This is Constance. She is inspired by Maidolls, which can be found on Etsy.

I made a crocheted cap for her wig then added mohair for the braiding.

I also made her arms and legs double-yarned.  She will join the other smalls that I have in my collection.