The Yarn Dyeing Journal is a free 16-page printable PDF for yarn dyers. It includes goals, dye batch, dye inventory, tools & supplies and techniques to try, in A4, US Letter and a hyperlinked digital version. Every page is undated, so you can start on any day and print as many copies as you need.

Repeat your best colorways with this yarn dyeing journal. Includes goals, dye batch pages, dye inventory, tools, techniques, colorway cards, yarn bases, cost and pricing, finished batches and wish list.

What's inside the yarn dyeing journal

  • Goals
  • Dye Batch
  • Dye Inventory
  • Tools & Supplies
  • Techniques to Try
  • Ideas & Sketches
  • Colorway Cards
  • Yarn Bases
  • Cost & Pricing
  • Finished Batches
  • Wish List
  • Notes

See every page

All 16 pages of the US Letter version, exactly as they print. Tap a page to see it larger.

  • 1. Cover
  • 2. This Journal Belongs To
  • 3. Contents
  • 4. Goals
  • 5. Dye Batch
  • 6. Dye Inventory
  • 7. Tools & Supplies
  • 8. Techniques to Try
  • 9. Ideas & Sketches
  • 10. Colorway Cards
  • 11. Yarn Bases
  • 12. Cost & Pricing
  • 13. Finished Batches
  • 14. Wish List
  • 15. Notes
  • 16. Thank you page

Who this yarn dyeing journal is for

This journal is for yarn dyers working with acid dyes, natural dyes or food-safe dyes, whether experimenting at home or selling hand-dyed yarn. It suits beginners and indie dyers building colorways for customers. Dyeing results depend on the base, dye amounts, water and heat, so careful batch records let you repeat a colorway exactly. It also helps dyers preparing stock for fiber festivals, where repeatable colorways and accurate pricing really matter. Safety notes and dedicated equipment records keep dye pots separate from kitchen use.

How to use your yarn dyeing journal

Set goals. Record each dye batch with base, weight, dyes and method. Track dye inventory and tools. Try new techniques. Save colorway recipes and note bases. Price batches and record finished skeins. Weigh dry yarn and dye carefully, photograph each batch in natural light and label skeins with the batch number. Review finished batches monthly to see which colorways customers love most, and plan new ones around them.

Formats included

A4 PDF

For printing in most of the world (210 × 297 mm).

US Letter PDF

For printing in the US and Canada (8.5 × 11 in).

Digital PDF

Hyperlinked tabs for tablets and PDF annotation apps.

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Yarn Dyeing Journal questions

Can I save colorway recipes?

Yes. Look for the "Colorway Cards" page in the 16-page yarn dyeing journal. Every page is undated, so you can start any day and reprint a page whenever it fills up. Download it free, print only the pages you need and add more copies of any page later.

Does it work for natural dyes?

Yes. Look for the "Dye Batch" and "Dye Inventory" pages in the 16-page yarn dyeing journal. Every page is undated, so you can start any day and reprint a page whenever it fills up. Download it free, print only the pages you need and add more copies of any page later.

Can I track yarn bases?

Yes. Look for the "Yarn Bases" page in the 16-page yarn dyeing journal. Download it free, print only the pages you need and add more copies of any page later. Print the A4 or US Letter PDF as often as you need, or write in the digital version on a tablet.

Is the Yarn Dyeing Journal really free?

Yes, the Yarn Dyeing Journal is completely free for personal use. Download the 16-page PDF without an account or email address, print it at home as often as you like and share the page link with friends. FolarraStudio is free to use. In the future, a few clearly labeled ads may help keep it free.

What size is the Yarn Dyeing Journal?

The Yarn Dyeing Journal comes in A4 (210 x 297 mm) and US Letter (8.5 x 11 inches), plus a hyperlinked digital PDF for tablets. Choose the file that matches the paper in your printer and print at Actual size or 100%, so nothing is cut off. Both paper sizes have the same 16 pages.