A Yarn Lasagna Full of Love; Dyeing Variegated Yarn for Valentine's Day 2024!

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ITEMS USED IN THIS VIDEO (or frequently used in my videos):
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KnitPicks Stroll Fingering Weight Yarn (75% Superwash Merino / 25% Nylon) - http://shrsl.com/2ly91 *
KnitPicks Swish DK (100% Superwash Merino) - http://shrsl.com/2ly8y *
KnitPicks Capretta Superwash (80% Superwash Merion / 10% Cashmere / 10% Nylon) - http://shrsl.com/3dk78 *
KnitPicks Bare Twill (100% Superwash Merino Wool) - http://shrsl.com/3xmng *
Wool2Dye4 Multi Colored Neps Sock yarn https://www.wool2dye4.com/Donegal-Soc...
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
[0:31] The yarn bases
presoaked in plain tap water with no acid
[1:56] The dye colors
Quick swatch, and then pick Ponsettia & Berry Crush
[3:20] The dyeing set up
Stroll on the first layer
add enough water so it doesn't drip much when lifting the yarn just for the first layer
[4:29] Dyeing the first layer
[9:08] Dyeing layers 2-4
apply dye before adding on the second layer of yarn
Layer 2 is multi nep yarn
[16:36] Adding acid
Add 8 T white vinegar
Sit for 30 minutes before bringing it to the stove
[19:02] Heat setting the yarn
Add more water
Heat on low for 45 min - cover with foil
Turn off the heat and let the yarn cool in the pan a bit
[24:46] Removing the yarn from the pan
[26:02] Washing the yarn
[26:36] The finished dry yarn
[29:56] Mystery Valentine's Day Bundle

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