Sugar beetroots give rust and reddish colored natural dye, though they are not very colorfast and fade after time. Difficulty Level: Easy Time Required: 90 minutes

Here's How: Premordant 1/2 lb. wool fleece or yarn with Alum. Clean and cut 2 lb. of beets into small pieces and cook in 4 quarts of water for 1 hour. Strain the liquid, removing the beets. Add the premordanted wool yarn or fleece into the dyebath. Simmer for 1 hour. Drain and rinse the wool. Let dry.

Tips: Try using canned beets to see if you obtain a better colour. Try dyeing the leaves. They may yield a yellow colour.