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Elaine covers color theory and how to use it to dye yarns that work well together. She also has step-by-step instructions on several methods of creating hand-dyed yarns including space-dyeing and hand-painting.
The book focuses on acid dyeing methods that require heat and natural fibers. There is information on how to set up a dye studio, the equipment needed, preparing the yarn, and mixing the dye.
Finally, the book has a section of knitted projects using hand-dyed yarn. There are sections of patterns for solid color yarns, spaced-dyed yarns, and textured yarns.
With so many gorgeous pictures of the hand-dyed yarns in lucious colors and textures, you'll want to get started creating your own hand-dyed yarns.