Bought a pack of three kilt socks from Hamilton Dry Goods recently - one pair black, one red, one white. I've always wanted a grey pair, so thought I would try dying the white pair.

Hand washed the socks first, then mixed up a pack of Rit black dye in 2 cups boiling water. Heated up 1 1/2 gallons of water in a stainless steel pot with one cup salt. Added about 1/2 the dye mix to the hot water and then added the socks. Kept them in the dye mix for about five minutes, stirring regularly and watched the color develop in the socks. Took them out when they appeared to be a dark grey, then rinsed multiple times until all the dye was out. Washed once more and dried.

Here's the final look:



Brian