Natural Dye Fun:
Dye Your Socks!

What You Need: 

• White or light-coloured socks 

• Beetroot 

• A large pot 

• Water 

• Vinegar 

• A strainer 

• Gloves (for grown-ups!) 

• A spoon 

Let's Dye Some Socks! 

1. Gather Materials: First, make sure you have all your materials ready. Ask your grown-up to help! 

2. Prepare Your Colours: Chop up the beetroot into pieces (grown-ups only!) 

3. Make the Dye:  

• Fill your pot with water and add your chopped beetroot. This will make a pink dye. 

• Ask a grown-up to put the pot on the stove and heat them until they boil. Then, let them simmer for about an hour to get the colour out. 

4. Add Vinegar: With a grown-up's help, add a splash of vinegar to each pot. Vinegar helps the colours stick to your socks! 

5. Dye Your Socks:  

• With your grown-up, carefully put your socks into the pots with the dye. Use a spoon to push them down so they're all covered with the dye. 

• Leave your socks in the dye for at least an hour. The longer they stay, the deeper the colour will be! 

6. Take Them Out: Grown-ups, it’s time to use the strainer to take the socks out of the dye. Don’t forget to wear gloves to avoid staining your hands. 

7. Rinse Off:  Rinse the socks in cold water until the water runs clear. This is to make sure there's no extra dye left. 

8. Dry the Socks: Hang your socks up to dry. You can put them outside in the sun or somewhere inside that's safe from drips. 

9. Wear Your Socks!: Once they're dry, you can wear your socks and show them off! Remember, natural dyes can fade, so each time you wear them, they'll look a little different.