HOW TO - DYE MACRAME CORD & ROPE - WITH RIT LIQUID DYE

You cant find the color of macrame cord or rope that you like? Not to worry. I will show you how to dye it any color you want with Liquid RIT Dye! Full step by step video for you to follow along with lots of info.
And here’s the link to show you what I made with all the dyed rope!
How to make mini rope bowls, Easter baskets, bread basket, trivets.
• HOW TO - MINI ROPE BOW...
Supplies from Amazon:
Nobbee 1/4" craft rope
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Supplies:
-4 plastic bins. Find bins that will fit into your sink
-metal tongs to stir and pick up your hot rope
-a paper towel for color testing
-gloves to protect your hands from dye
-kitchen weigh scale
-cotton rope or cotton macrame cord
-a bit of kitchen string
-scissors
-salt
-large measuring cup to measure your water and a 1/2 cup measuring cup
-liquid RIT dye in your color choices. I used Fuchsia, Aquamarine, Lemon Yellow, i bought mine at Michael's with 50% off coupon.
-candy thermometer to test water temperature
-dish soap
-large pots to heat water in
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[@chrisharrison5974]

Fabulous tutorial, thank you for showing every stage of the process I now feel this is something I can do. Your videos are so, detailed, easy to follow and full of inspiration 👍🙌🫶. I did wince when you were lifting the dye baths out of the sink. Thank you for taking the time to share xx

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

You are so welcome! Yes, you are right. I should have removed some liquid so it wasn’t so heavy to lift.

[@debrariley2057]

I dye a lot of yarn, when I Ombré dye I keep the un dyed yarn out of the bowl and dye in reverse. It’s much easier as I lower the undyed yarn in to the dye rather than keep taking more out at intervals to achieve ombré dying. It’s a much cleaner and easier process. So the first bit goes in then ten mins later a bit more and so on etc. So the first bit has been in there the longest and will have the deepest colour. The it all comes out at once. Much cleaner and easier process.. lovely colours and another nice video to watch. Thank you. And hope your arm is okay.. craft related injuries !!

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Yes,of course. That would be the proper way to do the Ombré. It was an after thought while I was doing the video. Lol. I was sore for awhile. Just moved the wrong way. Silly me.

[@happihook1581]

This is inspirational and amazing to watch the colors emerge. I really appreciate how you took the time to go through the entire process, and all the tips. Simple, no special equipment. I have wanted to try these bowls, with color but the wrapping did not appeal to me. I prefer the clean look of the cord. The dye is Brilliant and something I will try. So thank you.

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

The dye takes a bit of time but once it’s done it’s so much easier to whip up some nice baskets. Have fun!

[@valeriekushner5003]

Thank you so much for showing this method. I had bought some dye but put off using it on my rope. I plan on making some table place mats, blue, white and yellow to coordinate with my dishes.

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Sounds like a great project! Will look great with your dishes!

[@vidaholmes]

I have learned so much from watching your videos. Thank you for sharing your gifts. ❤

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

I'm so glad!

[@alexandracarter1408]

thank you very much - I needed to dye a bunch of macrame cord and have little experience with dying in general. Watching your video made me feel confident that I could give it a try and I'm so happy to say that it was easy-peasy following your video, and now I've got the perfect product!

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Perfect! So glad the video was helpful!

[@kristenspence883]

I watched your video and dyed my rope as we were going over the process together. I now have an ombre pink for a bag andI am super excited.... Thanks for a great video!

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Oh that sounds pretty! I want to make some more bags too with dyed rope.

[@elianafioretti666]

You are the best teacher!! I love everything you showed us

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Aaahh. Such a sweet comment! Thanks so much for your support.

[@sherritheurer9619]

Thanks for this video. Your videos are so easy to learn from, you speak my way Lol.

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@KarenGreene51]

Love love love your videos. Really sorry you hurt your arm. Go easy Patti. Strange. I watching you pull the tubs out of the sink and I thought to myself...geez if I did that I’d hurt myself. Little did I know that you did just that. Rest that arm.❤️

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Thanks. It was stupid of me to lift at the wrong angle. All better now.

[@KarenGreene51]

No Patti you are not stupid by any means. Glad you are feeling better.

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Thanks!

[@sherrybishop6806]

Loved , loved the colors now I know i can do it . You made it look so easy and it turned out beautiful colors

[@gerrymontgomery7118]

Thank you so do much for thos amazing video!

[@lauramiddleton2709]

Hi, it is me again. Just wanted to say I love your tutorials. You have helped me out so much! Thank you!

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Glad you like them! Thanks so much for watching and commenting!

[@sailorgirl2017]

So glad to see this video! I have plans to make a basket for my daughter and wanted colour without having to wrap fabric! Brilliant!!

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

And the colours of choice are endless!

[@lesliedunn1978]

Thanks for the tutorial. In the past, I have used Wilton cake colors. They are amazing and give gorgeous results.

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

I have t tried Wilton cake colours. Sounds good! Thanks!

[@sreihart]

Thanks for a great video! I'm just beginning to get into rope bowls and baskets and your video has been the best one that I've watched. I want to do embroidery on the bottoms and these colors would really make them POP. Thank you also for the explanation of Ombre. I didn't know you could do that. This was time well spent.

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@dottiehowell1285]

I love the paper towel tip. I can definitely use that. Thanks!

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Great!

[@TheGriteater]

That elbow tendinitis is a woosey!! Ive had it in both elbows , thankfully it has subsided! Best of health to you! ❤️

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Yes, Silly of me to lift the wrong way!

[@jeanlamb5582]

Lady, you rock! I am loving your videos and have started making rope bowls! I’m 80 so never too old to start a new craft! Thanks for your inspiration! >^.^

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

That is awesome! Definetly never too old or I should say never too young.

[@cindyjohnson4208]

Yes, I like your way, I've watched others, but you're is much better coloring, thank you.

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Thanks for commenting. Good to know that my method works!

[@samilaoliveira1791]

OMG! Im so grateful for these videos🥰

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Thanks so much and thanks for watching!

[@amandaclemons5616]

Thank you for sharing, I watch alot of your videos.

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Ahhh thanks! So glad you are enjoying my videos! Appreciate your support!

[@jenicecurrie4278]

Love the chair winding

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Thanks and thanks for watching the video!

[@becafe2002]

Amando teus vídeos!!!! Tens aqui mais uma grande fã!!!! Thanks for teaching us!!!! Obrigada pelos ensinamentos!!!

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Muito obrigado Thanks so much

[@amywoeppel1784]

Beautifully done! And such an enjoyable video! Felt like I was just hanging out in the kitchen with a friend!

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Ahhhh. Your comment made me feel so good. Touched my heart! Thanks for watching!

[@xxthatguyxxgamer2457]

thank you for this video your the top google turn up im dyeing rope for shibari adn info for this is at such a lowe so very thankful im useing a nylon atm and yes i am using sythedic dyes please keep posting when yopu dye so we can learn dos and donts

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Thanks for watching and taking time to comment.

[@teresas.1434]

:) I am about to go dye my macrame plant wall hangings right after this! Great info in your video. One of my macrame plant hangers that I made is all finished with wooden dowels in it, not just cotton rope. I am going to test it, and put the whole thing inside the dye. Guess it might dye the wood black but oh well... praying it comes out pretty! Very informative video, thank you!!!!

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Ohh! That sounds exciting! Glad I have inspired you! Thanks for watching!

[@cynforrest]

Fun to watch but so sorry you hurt your arm! Lifting those heavy tubs I’ll bet! 😥. The dying is quite the process. Wow. Not sure I can do your process, but your vid has sparked some ideas on how I might color my rope. Thanks so much. Quick healing to you! 💕

[@TheGriteater]

This is a great tutorial!! Thank you 🙏

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Your very welcome!

[@Grammapamm]

This came out beautiful!

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

It was a fun process!

[@cyndifoore7743]

Thanks for the tutorial.

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

You are very welcome!

[@khasu49]

Thank you so much!! Really informative!!

[@tamaradensmore6216]

Love this, never thought about dying rope. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@lpark8768]

Thank you!!!! ❤

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Your very welcome!

[@tarzilace2743]

This has been helpful thank you for sharing

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Glad you found it helpful!

[@YourDailyDoseOfMeditation]

awesome! Thank you : )

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

You are very welcome!

[@ceciperlasca5641]

Thank you so much for this video!!!! It was really helpful! I just didn’t understand what’s the soap for?

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

You need to pre wash your rope in case there is an sizing or a protective barrier that will not allow the dye to penetrate.

[@emanwafa1351]

Thank you for your information

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Your very welcome!

[@MarciaBaker1205]

I love your channel just found it!

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Yeah! Glad you found me and are enjoying the videos.

[@joelprice2664]

Love this video thank you i have one question...are you dying 2 bundles of rope at 100 ft or is that 2 50 ft lenght?? Thank you again so helpful video❤

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

I dyed 2 - 100 ft. batches

[@helenai13]

Such a great tutorial, to the minor details. Thank you! The colours came out beautifully and the ombre just gorgeous! You mention cord and rope. What is the difference, their width? Wishing your arm rapid recovery!

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

I like to use 1/4” rope for the rope bowls. I mentioned cord for if you want to dye Macrame cord in any size that you want. Thanks for the best wishes. I am so upset that I can’t make the Easter basket. Hopefully in a few days.

[@TheSEA04]

I enjoy watching your videos, your explanations are perfect! My I ask where you purchased or what size are the plastic containers you use to dye to rope?

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Just bought cheap bins from the dollar store. They are about 12” wide by 16” long and 6” high.

[@kirbysnortfarts9819]

WONDERFUL VIDEO!! Have you ever tried dying sisal rope??

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

I haven’t but if it’s a natural fibre it should accept the dye.

[@sandragale8520]

Wow! Such excellent work and beautiful colors!! Thanks so much for the tutorial!

[@monicaortiz4265]

great video !!

[@pobalex]

Please do a project with this rope, it's beautiful!

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

I actually did make a few things with this rope and published a video on it. I had Easter in mind when I chose the colours. Here’s the link to the video kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3TNnoNmerR0htU

[@simone2787]

thanks Patti xxx

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Your very welcome!

[@خديجةامانالله-س4ش]

Thank you🥰

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

You are very welcome!

[@geetham2428]

Super

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Your welcome!

[@talori5417]

Thank you!

[@nataliehill9056]

Hi Patti! Thank you so much for your videos ❤️❤️❤️! I was wondering if you ever made the bowls from your dyed sash cord? I would love to see the end product.

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Yes, I sure did. Because of the spring colours I made a bunch of Easter items. This is what I made. Here’s the link to the video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3TNnoNmerR0htU

[@nataliehill9056]

@@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts Thank you! Your Easter baskets turned out great!

[@heatherballines6422]

Can this be done with an already made macrame? Take the dowel rod off and soak the entire braided and knotted macrame? Thanks

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Yes, it sure can!

[@hullabaloo-hcd]

Fab!!

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Thanks!

[@karensilvi9634]

This is amazing! Thank you for the tutorial. I’ve got almost all my supplies gathered and I’m ready to try it. I did want to ask you...the macrame cord that you weighed (not the rope) where you said it weighed about a pound..what is the size do the rope? It looks to be 3mm but just wanted to check. Thanks again.

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Yes, it was 3mm macrame cord and 1/4” rope.

[@saikhanaaaaya4169]

Wonderful video many thanks 😊. May I dye jute rope?

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Any natural fibre should hold the dye.

[@saikhanaaaaya4169]

@@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts thank you so much

[@21catlove_]

I tried coloring my twisted cotton rope, but its hard got get the dye all the way through, when i cut the rope its still have white part inside. I hope you can help me 🥰

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

I dyed cotton rope in this video and it was fine. But saying that, some of my rope has a synthetic core. The synthetic core will not dye. If that’s not the case then I’m thinking leave it in the dye bath longer or use more concentrated dye bath solution or the dye bath was not hot enough. Just wondering, is there a reason you need the inside of the rope perfectly coloured as well? Is the outside of the rope a solid colour?

[@zoestumbaugh2379]

How do you suggest I dry mine? I live in a condo with no clothes line

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Do you have a clothes drying rack that you could use.

[@zoestumbaugh2379]

@@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts I ended up making a clothesline on my patio! It came out so beautiful thanks for the tutorial

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Perfect. Glad you had great success!

[@cyndifoore7743]

Have you ever tried dying a bowl after you’ve made it?

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

I have not. But it would work really well! Especially to do ombré.

[@susansouthard]

I’m surprise you don’t own a swift. 🙂

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Haha. I’m surprised too. I have a craft room full of supplies. They are very handy. Especially if you have a yarn winder to make the cakes.

[@lauramiddleton2709]

How long did it take to dry all that?

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Not long. It was warm out so just let it hang outside for the day.

[@curlytops103]

Does the color fade over time?

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

If you are using the Rit dye for T-shirt’s and clothing that are being washed a lot then it will fade. If your doing the rope bowls which are not being washed hardly at all then the color should hold up for a long time. If they are sitting in direct sunlight than you may get some fading.

[@selverdesign863]

👏👏👌👍💝

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Thanks!

[@kathrynrodlun8514]

I'm so glad you didnt was the the dye!

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Thanks for your comment.

[@susansouthard]

Any food utensils, like your tongs should never be use for food again.

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Yes for sure. I keep all my dying and craft tools for that use only. We don’t want to contaminate it and then use for food. Thank you for the comment for all viewers to read.

[@Feeoryne]

I know, it is hard to waste dye!!!

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

I do so many different crafts I knew it would be a while before I got back to dying.

[@janngrandejimenez8675]

Pésimo vídeo, nada novedoso y muy largo

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Translation: Terrible video, nothing new and very long. Lamento que no estuvieras contento con este video. Recibo solicitudes para hacer ciertos videos, así que intente complacer a todos. La mayoría de mis videos están orientados a los detalles, por lo que pueden hacer un video más largo para que un principiante pueda hacerlo. I’m sorry you were not happy with this video. I get requests to do certain videos so try and please everyone. Most of my videos are detailed oriented so that can make for a longer video so a beginner will be able to do it.