Icelandic Natural Dye Kit - Lupine

Curious about the magic of natural dyes?

This kit invites you to discover the vibrant hues that natural dyes can bring to wool. Using dried lupine, you will transform undyed Icelandic wool into warm, natural colors through a simple hands-on dye process.

No prior dyeing experience is required. Designed for both beginners and experienced makers, the kit provides everything needed to experiment with plant-based color at home while connecting with nature’s palette.

The dyed yarn can be used for swatches, details in knitting projects, mending, weaving, or combined with other yarns to create unique handmade pieces.

Lupine was originally introduced to Iceland in the 1940s to help control soil erosion. Over time it has spread widely and become a familiar part of the landscape. Thanks to its abundance, the plant is an excellent source for natural dyeing and produces vibrant yellow tones on white wool. Dyeing with lupine offers a unique way to explore the colors that Iceland’s plants can create.

Kit includes: 

• Two skeins of pretreated, undyed Icelandic wool (one white, one grey)
• Dried lupine dye material
• Step-by-step instructions in English and Icelandic

Providing one white and one grey skein allows you to see how the same dye bath creates different colors depending on the base fiber.

For craft use under adult supervision. Not for consumption.

Designed and hand assembled in Öræfi, Iceland.