How to Make a Rosette Knot for Tie-Dyeing

This is one of the most popular ties for dying. The rosette, when done properly, will create a sunburst effect. Use many colors for vivid results.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Dyes
• 100-percent Cotton Or Silk Fabrics
• Clothesline
• Clothespins
• Salt
• Salt
• Rubber Gloves
• Rubber Gloves
• Measuring Spoons
• Stockpots
• Rubber Bands
• Rubber Bands
• String
• T-shirts
• Salt
• Rubber bands
• Salt

1. Start in the center of the fabric.

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   Poke your finger up from underneath and gather the fabric at the base of your finger.

3. 
    

   Pull your finger out while holding the fabric.

4. 
    

   Wrap a string or rubber band tightly around the section you are holding, about 4 or 5 inches from the end.

5. Add more ties at 4- to 6-inch intervals until you run out of fabric.

Tips & Warnings

• Put dye into the ties with a dropper or squeeze bottle right before the final dye wash.
• Make the intervals closer for a more erratic effect.
• Experiment with different widths of rubber bands.

on 11/22/2005 When making the rossette knot, twist the cloth first to make it look like a spiral when it's finnished.