Welcome

Setting up the dyebath

Applying the dye

Proofing/Warming Oven

Dyeing the Yarn

Speckling Tips

Speckling the other side of the yarn

Summary

Layering speckles on top of colour

The Finished Yarn

Intro

The Technique

How much dye to apply to the yarn

Applying the dye

Adding the dye

Adding the acid

Adding a second layer of dye

Mixing the dye

The benefits of dyeing protein fibers

Conclusion

Clean the Tools

Yarn

Common Utensils and Instruments

Measuring Spoons

Measuring Cups

Heat Source

Light

Lighting

Sink

How To Wash Yarn

What type of dye to use for protein fibres.

Different ways to use acid dye.

How to use acid dyes safely

How to make a dye stock

Basic colour theory

Intro

Prepping the Yarn

Removing the yarn from the initial soak

Hand Painting the Yarn

Mixing the dye

Applying the dye

Adding the dye to the dyebath

What happens if the dye isn't properly dissolved

Tips for avoiding anchoring

Flipping the yarn

Flipping the yarn to dye the other side

Why I add a lot of dye to the yarn

Why I overdye

Conclusion

Cleaning up

Troubleshooting

Intro

Presoaking the Yarn

Why dye in a skein?

Conclusion

Soaking the Yarn

Can you dye yarn with Kool-Aid?

Applying the dye

Sealing the Yarn

Rinsing the yarn

How to get started dyeing fabric yarn

Intro

Which Fabric to Use

Supplies Needed

Mixing the dye bath

Making the dyebath

Adding the dye

Folding the fabric

Dip Dyeing the Fabric

Rinse and Dry

Conclusion

Introduction

Presoaking the yarns in tap water + 3 T white vinegar

The stock solutions, and trouble shooting the sun yellow crashing out. (I ended up using the suspensions for the colors below)

Mixing the dyes for our gradient from 1% stock solutions

Handpainting our yarns

Flipping the yarns to add some dye to the reverse side

Wrapping up the yarn to prepare to steam it on the stove top in a steamer basket.

Steaming the yarn for 20 min

Washing the yarns

Conclusions and the finished dry yarns

Introduction

Presoaking the yarn in water + vinegar. I set up 2 soak baths with 16 cups water + 4 tablespoons white vinegar each. I let the yarn presoak ~24 hours (although 30 min would be sufficient)

The dyes: Jet Black, Sky Blue, Silver Grey, Pink, and Violet.

Laying out the presoaked yarn on my counter. Introduction to the yarn. I protected my work surface with a shower curtain.

Dyeing the yarn

Closeup of the progress

More dyeing the yarn

Flipping the yarn

After 20 min to let the colors spread. Putting the yarn into the steamer basket (pasta insert)

steaming the yarn on the stove top for 30 min

removing the yarn from the steamer basket

Washing the yarn

Conclusions and the finished dry yarn

What are protein fibres?

How to prepare yarn for dyeing.

Various examples of protein fibres.

How fibre content in yarn can effect dye colour.

Vinegar vs Citric Acid

How to make a citric acid mixture

How to use citric acid and it's role in the dyeing process

Morning Coffee

Starting the Day at The Studio

Studio Tour - What's New?

Yarn-ary Islands Collection Tonals

What's in My Yarn Oven?

Dyeing Speckled Yarn

Dye Studio Chatter

Lunch Break

Hand Dyed Yarn Spotlights

Day Two: Driving to Work

Day Two Intro

Knitting Break and Progress Keeper Chatter

Washing Hand Dyed Yarn

Recap of the Day

Dinner Downtown with Friends

Intro

Collection Teaser

A peek at my supplies

Let's get started dyeing!

Why I wear a mask

Adding citric acid

Experimenting with color

Variegated colorway dyeing

Tonal Dyeing

Dyeing Session Recap

Loading my oven

Using my color wheel

Outro

Studio tour

Intro

Disclaimer

Soaking the Yarn

The dye I'm using

Applying the dye

Adding the dye

Applying the dye to the yarn

Dip dyeing with vinegar and water on heat

Purple Empress Yarn

Conclusion

Introduction

Setting up the dyebath and adding the roving

At a simmer, reduce heat and allow to simmer for 20 min

Washing the overdyed roving

Finished Dyed Fiber