MENU

Fun & Interesting

Dyeing Vibrant Neon Yarn with Subtle Speckles for Valentine's Day 2025!

ChemKnits Tutorials 1,180 7 days ago
Video Not Working? Fix It Now

Valentine's Day Mystery Yarn - https://chemknitscreations.etsy.com/listing/1840397492 with a handmade valentine and extras! ChemKnits Dyed Yarn on Etsy - https://chemknitscreations.etsy.com/ Pick a video for me to edit and become a Last Minute Dyepot Weekly Lab Partner: https://chemknitscreations.etsy.com/listing/618588327 Dyepot Weekly Lab Partner: https://chemknitscreations.etsy.com/listing/878823871 Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMSe6hlZi_CDPQ90Ks5-lbA/join 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/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 * Sheila's Sparkle - 75% Superwash Merino /20% nylon / 5% Silver Stellina https://www.wool2dye4.com/Sheila-s-Sparkle-Skeins.html Crazy 8 worsted - 100% Superwash Merino Wool https://www.wool2dye4.com/Crazy-Eight-Worsted-Skeins.html 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/deluxe-rubber-respirator.html Safety Glasses - https://amzn.to/2ObzRl9 * Dharma Acid Dyes - https://www.dharmatrading.com/dyes/dharma-acid-dyes.html Dharma Squeeze Bottles - https://www.dharmatrading.com/tools/squeeze-bottles-yorker-spouts-and-caps.html My favorite tools and equipment for dyeing yarn - https://www.chemknits.com/2019/07/the-best-tools-equipment-for-dyeing.html Face Masks for Dyeing Yarn - http://www.chemknits.com/2020/07/respirator-masks-for-dyeing-yarn.html 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 [0:46] The dye colors Main colors - Jacquard hot fuchsia, fluorescent red [2:10] Mixing the jars with sugar 1 tsp Pink (~2.5 g) + 2 Tbsp Sugar 1 tsp Red (~ 3.1 g) + 2 Tbsp sugar [4:22] Yarn mops presoaked in water with vinegar [6:09] The dyebaths 300 g of presoaked yarn + Prototype - stroll, wool2dye4 sparkle yarn, and crazy 8 worsted 8 cups of water + 4 T white vinegar heat things up before adding dyes [7:4] Dyeing the prototype Deep Magenta speckles - 1 Tbsp sugar + 1 tiny little scoop of magenta. (Later added 2 more scoops) [12:41] Flipping the prototype to dye the other side [15:15] Remove the yarn to cool [16:16] Washing the yarn [20:07] Dyeing more yarn [22:01] Yarn mop check in [22:25] Ooops [24:58] The finished dry yarn [28:15] Valentine's Day extras Dyepot Weekly Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFvm3Bz7dhaXiOELvk0pjhtzJVHLZ-gtO Leave No Dye Behind Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFvm3Bz7dhaWx7Ezr1hD26KIF5hLwcLrp Frequently Asked Questions Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPcyRoWVfL4&list=PLFvm3Bz7dhaVWoFsNl5hKENxkEUD3Ve2F ChemKnitsCreations Etsy Store: http://chemknitscreations.etsy.com/ ChemKnits Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ChemKnits ChemKnits Lab Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ChemKnitsLab/ ChemKnits Blog: http://www.chemknits.com Zazzle Merchandise: https://www.zazzle.com/chemknitsmerchandise The above links are affiliate links, which means I earn a commission on sale of items purchased through these links. All items used in this video were purchased and selected by me unless otherwise stated. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Comment