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Dyepot Weekly #160 - Low Immersion Dyeing 300 g of Yarn; Mystical Forest

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Thank you, Elisa, for sponsoring this video! Learn more about sponsoring an episode of Dyepot Weekly: https://www.etsy.com/listing/618588327/dyepot-weekly-sponsorship-september ITEMS USED IN THIS VIDEO (Affiliate Links): KnitPicks Bare Swish DK - http://shrsl.com/1ywlz (100% Superwash merino) Catering Steam Pan: https://amzn.to/2tGWYph Purple Nitrile Gloves - https://amzn.to/2I6pRpl Reusable Zip Ties - https://amzn.to/2Oz3xqj Deluxe Rubber Respirator - https://www.dharmatrading.com/tools/deluxe-rubber-respirator.html Dharma Acid Dyes - https://www.dharmatrading.com/dyes/dharma-acid-dyes.html My favorite tools and equipment for dyeing yarn - https://www.chemknits.com/2019/07/the-best-tools-equipment-for-dyeing.html VIDEO CONTENTS: [0:00] Introduction [1:25] The dyes: 1% stock solutions of Dharma Espresso Bean, Pecan Brown, and Avocado. Dilute each of the dyes in half (eg 1/2 cup water + 1/2 cup 1% stock) to make a 0.5% mixture Note: 1% Stock = 1 g of dye in 100 mL water. 0.5% stock is 0.5 g dye in 100 mL water [2:55] The dyebath and adding the presoaked yarn 6.5 cups water + 2 T white vinegar [4:14] dyeing the yarn [13:33] flipping the yarn to add color to the other side [20:09] Washing the yarn [21:41] The finished dry yarn and conclusions 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: https://www.etsy.com/shop/chemknitscreations 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.

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