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ITEMS USED IN THIS VIDEO (or frequently used in my videos):
(All Links labeled with a "*" are affiliate links, which means I earn a commission sales made through these links.)
KnitPicks Swish DK (100% Superwash Merino) - http://shrsl.com/2ly8y *
Catering Steam Pan: https://amzn.to/2tGWYph *
Digital Kitchen Scale - https://amzn.to/2XJgleB *
Plastic Syringes for Measuring dye - https://amzn.to/3fCX4nP *
Digital Kitchen Scale - https://amzn.to/2XJgleB *
Purple Nitrile Gloves - https://amzn.to/2I6pRpl *
Reusable Zip Ties - https://amzn.to/3fXa75K* or https://amzn.to/3bPdOag * NOTE: Amazon sometimes changes the zip tie listing to be non-reusable or removes the option I purchased. I use 12" white nylon reusable zip ties. Please check both the links and if it doesn't say reusable don't purchase!
Deluxe Rubber Respirator - https://www.dharmatrading.com/tools/d...
Safety Glasses - https://amzn.to/2ObzRl9 *
Dharma Acid Dyes - https://www.dharmatrading.com/dyes/dh...
Dharma Squeeze Bottles - https://www.dharmatrading.com/tools/s...
My favorite tools and equipment for dyeing yarn - https://www.chemknits.com/2019/07/the...
Face Masks for Dyeing Yarn - http://www.chemknits.com/2020/07/resp...
FILMING EQUIPMENT
DSLR Canon EOS80D - https://amzn.to/2PXWbMa *
Webcam - Logitech C930e 1080P HD Video Webcam https://amzn.to/315Mge0 * (there is likely an upgraded version of this)
Tripod (60") - https://amzn.to/3iUfBy5 *


VIDEO CONTENTS:
[0:00] Introduction
[2:13] The dye colors
Dharma acid dyes Caribbean Blue, Extreme Blue, and Intense Iris
[3:35] presoaking the yarn
600 g of Swish DK yarn for the variegated colorway + 100 g for a yarn mop
[4:30] The dyeing setup
200 g of yarn at a time
Add 4 cups or or so of water to the yarn
[6:09] Dyeing the first layer
cold, no acid. Apply the dye powder and move it through the yarn
[13:00] Flipping the first layer
[14:16] Preparing for & Dyeing the second layer
Add dye to the top of the first layer, add 200 g yanr, then some water to help work colors through.
Then dye and repeat!
[20:42] Adding acid
Add tablespoons of white vinegar across the top layer (~6) , work it through the layers.
Let the yarn sit for a while before moving to the heat
Add more water - a mixutre of 8 cups of water with 2-3 T white vinegar
Add slowly to the brightest color
Let the yarn sit for 20 minutes before moving it
[25:07] Heat setting the yarn
Add more water with vinegar after we're at the stove
Cover the pan with foil and heat for 30 minutes
[30:28] remove the yarn from the pan
[32:11] Washing the yarn
[35:07] The finished dry yarn and conclusions

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