Quote Originally Posted by pipesndrumsnun View Post
By the way, even though Ritt was messy, did you like the result? A friend suggested that we should dye our stark white piper's hose to go with our new band clothes. Even though I loathe white hose, I've been a bit hesitant to take her up on the suggestion. I've just imagined hideous results and don't want to ruin some perfectly good (but bright white) hose.
Ritt works - and I would suggest doing all the band's hose at the same time. I have one pair that turned out really close to lovat blue with ritt.

Follow directions and just s s s l l l l o o o o w w w down the heating and cooling process if doing wool. Gentle heating and cooling doesn't seem to shrink the wool.... of course cotton is almost shrink proof.

I only ruined one pair, before I slowed down the heat and cool. Since then no problems.