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KoolAid is such a fun tool for yarn dyeing. The mixture of dry food coloring and citric acid is perfect for speckling.

Items Used in this video:
KnitPicks Swish DK (100% Superwash Merino) - http://shrsl.com/1hfs2
Catering Steam Pan: https://amzn.to/2tGWYph
Purple Nitrile Gloves - https://amzn.to/2I6pRpl
Reusable Zip Ties - https://amzn.to/2Oz3xqj
Dust Mask - https://www.dharmatrading.com/tools/d...

VIDEO CONTENTS:
[0:00] Introduction
[1:13] the KoolAid flavors used in this video
[2:03] Setting up the dyebath (presoaked yarn and tap water - no additional vinegar)
Start with 4 cups of water
[4:24] Dyeing the yarn - I didn't wash my hands between each color.
[7:57] After 5 min, Flipping the yarn and speckling the other side
[13:30] After 5 min, Add a tiny bit more color off camera
[14:38] Washing the yarn
[16:16] The finished dry yarn

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I didn't come close to using a full packet of each color
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