I use an undyed unbleached cotton yarn which I make up myself from 'singles' - they are the first spinning of the fibres and are put together and twisted back, against the first twist, to make a finished yarn.

There is no elasticity in cotton, no memory either, so you make it to the size you need - no negative ease, and use a knitted in elastic for the ribs, or add sheering elastic as you knit or wear them with garters or some other means of support.

When knit on small needles the yarn does make very comfortable socks for hot weather as it is so absorbent.

It would be very easy to dye the yarn, or a garment - as long as the correct type of dye was used, and a large enough container so the dye can reach all parts of the article or skein.

Anne the Pleater :ootd: