Dyepot PS #26 - Low Immersion Dyeing Yarn in a Cool Dyebath - Modifying My Technique

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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 Stroll Fingering weight yarn (75% Superwash Merino / 25% Nylon) - http://shrsl.com/2ashz *
Catering Steam Pan: https://amzn.to/2tGWYph *
Purple Nitrile Gloves - https://amzn.to/2I6pRpl *
Reusable Zip Ties - https://amzn.to/3bPdOag * NOTE: the listing that I originally purchased is here: https://amzn.to/2Oz3xqj * but the brand seems to have updated it to include non-reusable zip ties. This has updated back to the original item in the past, but just in case I'm leaving a new link for a brand that I haven't tried.
Deluxe Rubber Respirator - https://www.dharmatrading.com/tools/d...
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...

VIDEO CONTENTS:
[0:00] Introduction
[0:41] Mixing the colors
I used some really old dyestocks of Dharma and Jacquard acid dyes. Combining various 1% dyestocks
~180-250 mL of each of 4 colors
Add 1/2 cup of tap water to each jar to make more volume of the mixed dyes
[6:00] The dyepot
300 g of sock yarn (presoaked in plain tap water.)
Add 2 L plain tap water
Start adding dye to the cool yarn with NO vinegar.
[15:16] Turn on the heat
[16:36] Adding acid: 5-6 tablespoons of white vinegar
[18:14] cover with tin foil
[20:26] FLipping the yarn
[21:36] adding color to the other side
[27:22] Thoughts
[29:21] Washing the yarn
[30:28] The finished dry yarn and conclusions


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