Valentine's Day Mystery Yarn - https://chemknitscreations.etsy.com/listing/1840397492 with a handmade valentine and extras!
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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/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
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Frequently Asked Questions Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPcyRoWVfL4&list=PLFvm3Bz7dhaVWoFsNl5hKENxkEUD3Ve2F
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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.