The Basics of Hand Dyed Yarn - How To Dye Solid Colours Part 2

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3 жыл бұрын

Hi everyone. So far the videos in this series have gone over in detail what you need to know before you start dyeing yarn. Now we are finally going to apply what we have learned and get colour on some yarn!
In this video I will demonstrate how to dye solid colours. The process is not complicated but I give lots of tips and thorough explanations. If you have not had a chance, I suggest watching Part 1 first.
I hope you find Part 2 useful and I look forward to reading your comments.
Thank You for Watching!
Sheryl
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@valm7192 Жыл бұрын

I love the “ugly” yellow color! If I could buy it, I would because it seems as if it was done on purpose!

@dorisenderle5857 Жыл бұрын

You are a master at your craft. A real professional. I had been watching another dyer’s show and after watching you, I can see a world of difference.

@EssenceofAutumnYarn Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the wonderful compliment. Everyone approaches dyeing differently and I learn and am inspired by the techniques of other dyers as well.

@bubblebabyXoXo 6 күн бұрын

This answered so many questions I didn’t even know how to ask. Thank you!!

@EssenceofAutumnYarn 3 күн бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@estefanamanrique3317 10 күн бұрын

I totally agree with valm7192... And even more: you could call those "the ruined ones"!! I like the effect!!

@beanixdorf6977 4 ай бұрын

Oh dang, I love love love the yellow.

@lornaburke7116 3 жыл бұрын

The colors are beautiful. I'm pretty sure I'll never do this but these videos certainly make me appreciate the time and effort it takes to create such beautiful yarn. There is nothing "basic" about these works of art! Thank you so much for sharing. I've learned a lot!😃

@EssenceofAutumnYarn 3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure and thank you for watching, I appreciate the support of my channel.

@eileencollins3126 4 ай бұрын

Your dyeing videos are excellent!

@EssenceofAutumnYarn 4 ай бұрын

Glad you like them. Thank you.

@Janet_scribbles Жыл бұрын

You are an excellent teacher and role model for combining creativity with professionalism! Thank you!

@EssenceofAutumnYarn Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the high praise.

@marie-francepoulaert8939 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, this was very interesting 🤗

@sleepydrJ 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent and thorough tutorial! Thanks so much.

@EssenceofAutumnYarn 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for watching.

@cclark1273 9 ай бұрын

Lovely, Thank you!

@susanfix8068 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely love your videos. I learn so much thank you for sharing.

@EssenceofAutumnYarn 3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

@nancyhomen9347 3 жыл бұрын

You did show a good point in solid color dyeing. Not going to take up dyeing myself, buy find your videos fascinating and very interesting. Thanks, Nancy🧶😃

@quiltta 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing. Love those colors.

@EssenceofAutumnYarn 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@tjbuttsful Жыл бұрын

I just LOVE the yellow with orange bits!

@user-if2yx3rc5i 8 ай бұрын

Hey Sheryl!! What a wonderful series of videos you have prepared for us I am so very grateful to have found you, you have no idea. I am a knitter and a crocheter but my real passion is for colours and yarn haha I never really knew how to just start hand-dying and up until now it seemed like a dream! I can now say that I am confident enough to get a notebook and write down the list of things I will need to buy and prepare to do my first batch of yarn dye. I love the way you share your knowledge, it felt like I was in your studio with you taking in each and every word you were saying! Love your combination of colours too. You are brill!! xxx

@EssenceofAutumnYarn 7 ай бұрын

I'm so glad you're finding my videos helpful. Have lots of fun with your dye experiments, and thank you for watching :)

@TheJules11 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant! Thank you. Have learned so much. :)

@EssenceofAutumnYarn 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@karlamilton5281 Жыл бұрын

Such awesome colours. I too like the vibrant deep shades.

@EssenceofAutumnYarn Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@RHYTHMgirlMo 2 жыл бұрын

This is great! Looking forward to more...always enjoy your videos!!

@EssenceofAutumnYarn 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. There is more dye tutorials to come.

@melissaj1881 Жыл бұрын

Gorgeous. Your teaching is just lovely too. Thank you.

@EssenceofAutumnYarn Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! Thank you for watching.

@Sophira1 Жыл бұрын

I am really enjoying your series. So much deep knowledge and love for your craft!

@EssenceofAutumnYarn Жыл бұрын

Glad you're enjoying it!

@My5sons1114 3 жыл бұрын

Such great information and such stunning colors!

@EssenceofAutumnYarn 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@lindaakers2991 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful

@EssenceofAutumnYarn 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@marydownes3869 Жыл бұрын

Thank you soooo much for the GREAT information!! I've just gotten back into spinning and have all this lovely but boring WHITE yarn! Your format is perfect and the added text on the screen if very helpful. Also, you mention things that can go wrong and tips to address those things. Please keep making videos!

@pattykuchera3368 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing your expert skills. Love the tutorials

@EssenceofAutumnYarn 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them and thanks for watching.

@monahoscheid Жыл бұрын

I love watching your channel trying to get up the courage to hand dye my own yarn

@monahoscheid Жыл бұрын

Best advice for a newbie

@sylviacriveraful 2 жыл бұрын

I followed your instructions and the yarn looks lovely! Thank you for this great lesson and sharing your knowledge. From So. Calif I wish you continued success. Be well!

@EssenceofAutumnYarn 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad my video helped you and that you're happy with your results. Thank you for the well wishes and enjoy your creative journey with yarn.

@barbarareeves9669 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful colours so saturated...love all

@EssenceofAutumnYarn 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@crazyhorsetrading8655 2 жыл бұрын

Greetings from Cape Town, South Africa. I just discovered your channel this eve. Thank you for the detailed instructions and step by step processing. Hopefully i will have my spinning wheel and knitting machines out of storage soon, can't wait to play with dyeing yarn again.

@EssenceofAutumnYarn 2 жыл бұрын

Hello from Canada :) It's wonderful that my videos can reach people all over. Glad you found the video helpful and have fun with all your creative projects, sounds like you will be busy.

@michelerouleau5023 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing I love your video's

@EssenceofAutumnYarn Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome, and thank you for watching.

@fralou1 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. I love your videos. I loved the red. Thank you

@EssenceofAutumnYarn 3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome.

@fralou1 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Sheryl. Me again. Could you please tell me which video could help me with the following. I want to dye 1 skein a solid colour. It’s app 100g. I’ve got a restaurant pan so I’m not worried about that but I also have a pot. Is there a video I can see to figure out the mordant amount of water and dye stock. As my yarn is 100g of weight I’m assuming I need 100 ml of dye. I usually put 1 gr dye in 100 ml water. I’m not sure how much mordant and whether I repeat the dye and mordant twice. I believe you mentioned something about the mordant being slow. I don’t know as to whether or not I should hear my pan while «”massaging” the yarn in the colour b4 adding the mordant. I’m 71 yes young and love dying yarns lol. Thank you for any info. I don’t mine looking at another video for my answers if you’ll point me in the right direction. Have a great day. Francine.

@EssenceofAutumnYarn 3 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure what you mean about the mordant amount of water but I have a video on how I mix my dye stock. It's part of the Basics of Yarn Dyeing series titled DYE. As far as the amount of dye remember that the formula I gave is to produce an over saturated colour because that is my taste. You can use my measurements as a starting point but you will still need to experiment and see what works for you. Depending on the depth of shade you're going for you may find you need less or more dye. If you're not sure how the dye will perform start with less, you can always add more dye but it doesn't work the other way around.

@christykaderman6484 3 жыл бұрын

I love the yellow with the accidents. I know it's not what ur going for but it's pretty

@nancymorgan5505 2 жыл бұрын

You are an excellent instructor and your dye studio looks spacious and well organized. I am imagining knitting a sweater with those deep jewel tones. Thank you ☺️

@EssenceofAutumnYarn 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@heathersella8449 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this video. I have it saved because it was amazingly informative. Even though I have dyed a couple of skeins of yarn, I think solid is where I would like to really dive in and start my journey. Love the music you chose, as well!

@EssenceofAutumnYarn Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it and I'm happy this video was helpful. Have fun with your dyeing.

@mirmahprojectdiy9727 2 жыл бұрын

You're so amazing 💝💝💝

@EssenceofAutumnYarn 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching.

@Hearditallbefore11 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful.. I'm looking to match a few skeins with the Garden Party skeins that I recently received. Your yarn in even more beautiful in person.. Looking forward to purchasing more

@EssenceofAutumnYarn 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@laurascholz7334 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful teaching techniques.

@EssenceofAutumnYarn Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@mirandavikanderson6958 3 жыл бұрын

Love

@deejcarter2003 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for sharing. I love your color ways and plan on trying some of your methods on fiber for spinning 🥰 Quick tip, Lava bar soap will remove almost all the dye off your hands without making them dry. I keep a few bars in the house at all times🤣

@EssenceofAutumnYarn 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip!

@alisonanthony1228 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this information. I'm planning on dying some mulberry silk solid black (I know, I know - but I need black to ply with a hand painted silk brick I've spun!) And this really helps as I was panicking about how to get an even strike with solid black. At least now I know I've got a chance at getting the solid colour I need! You're a star 😁

@EssenceofAutumnYarn 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad my video was helpful. I hope you're pleased with how your black silk turns out.

@leonoradriz 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for your EXCELLENT videos. I hook wool rugs. I wanted to be able to dye the yarn I use for whipping the edges to match the wool colors in my rugs. My daughter is a knitter and we will explore the joys of dying yarn together!

@EssenceofAutumnYarn 10 ай бұрын

Have fun exploring the wonderful world of yarn dyeing.

@NurseLiz 2 жыл бұрын

This was a phenomenal series! I learned so much and am going to give it a go I think! You’ve given me confidence whether I should have it is to be seen 😂

@EssenceofAutumnYarn 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you're going to give it a go. Absolutely you should be confident. Go for it, have fun and remember that even mistakes are an opportunity to learn.

@joanieliza8515 2 жыл бұрын

So interesting

@crochetrealm 8 ай бұрын

Just like someone else said here, i probably will never dye my own yarn, but i enjoyed so much watching your process of yarn dyeing. I learned a lot from these videos! Thank you for all you do for us crafters 🤩💐

@EssenceofAutumnYarn 7 ай бұрын

Your welcome and thank you for watching my videos.

@jennifersteeves910 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Sheryl. Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful work. I am a huge fan. I am making a shawl out of your on wings of butterflies MCN. The fabric is so pretty. I was just watching your episode 4, part 2 and I noticed you have a lot of repetition in your work and thought that reusable zip ties might make your life easier. I just discovered these about a month ago. They would save you putting the shower curtain hangers on and you can reuse them. They are available on Amazon.ca. Just a suggestion. Thanks for your KZfaq videos.

@EssenceofAutumnYarn 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I have thought of that to save money but I often need to use different coloured ties to identify which bases I'm dyeing. Once the yarn is dyed the ties usually take on the same colour which would make them useless to use again.

@lisajarvis3820 7 ай бұрын

New subscriber!!

@EssenceofAutumnYarn 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for subbing!

@trishylala 3 жыл бұрын

I always end up with dark dye under my fingernails... my gloves are pristine in their nice package all clean and my hands get dyed up right along with the yarn but your video has convinced me to bust them out I do love your solids this was so so helpful thank u

@EssenceofAutumnYarn 3 жыл бұрын

I need to follow my own advice and wear gloves more often.

@studioaiyan2023 Жыл бұрын

Love your videos and love the way you explain things so throughly. Just wanted to ask what is the ratio to the dry color and water you put in your large water container 🙏

@EssenceofAutumnYarn Жыл бұрын

In general the ratio that works for me is 1 tsp dye/2 cups water for most colours. Some dye is less pigmented so I may make a stronger concentration but that is rare. For any size container I figure out how much liquid it holds comfortably then I use the ratio I gave to figure out how much dye powder to add, ex. if the container holds 6 cups water I will add 3 tsp dye powder. You can refer to my video about dye linked below. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rtBlldqFs6uugqs.html

@alpacabydesign 3 жыл бұрын

Love your color, love your videos, Sheryl. Thank you. Also like your oven. Curious: how hot does the water get while trays are in the oven? Like you not a fan of gloves. Do your gloves help with heated pans? Do you use a special brand of gloves?

@EssenceofAutumnYarn 3 жыл бұрын

The water gets very hot, Ive just developed a high tolerance for pain (that's how much I hate wearing gloves). But sometimes it's just too hot and I have to wear them. I just use regular dish washing gloves, nothing special to protect from heat but they're good enough for pulling out hot pans or dealing with the hot water. The oven is more of a steamer so it doesn't get as hot as an oven for cooking food.

@chefbnguyen 5 ай бұрын

I was already excited to start but after watching your videos, I'm HYPED!! Can you tell me how you dilute your acid and whether you recommend oven or stove top for a beginner?

@EssenceofAutumnYarn 4 ай бұрын

I'm happy my videos will be of help in you dye journey. I have a playlist of dyeing basics and one of the videos called Acid explains how I prepare my acid mix. This however is my preference, vinegar would work just as well.

@eltorres8647 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Sheryl ! Thanks for another amazing tutorial! I hope you are well. I have a question / request. 😄 In the very first video you dyed a skein of yarn yellow then knotted it and dyed it again in a different blue and it came out amazing. Can you show that technique? Or recommend a book that shows how to do that technique?

@EssenceofAutumnYarn 3 жыл бұрын

I will do a video in the future on resist dyeing. It can be done several ways. People who tie dye shirts use similar methods all the time and there are videos on that here.

@nancyhomen9347 3 жыл бұрын

I like the yellow with splashes of orange. It gives the yarn character. Someone would buy it and it wouldn’t go to waste🧶😃

@EssenceofAutumnYarn 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I actually used the yellow in a pattern and it turned out really nice.

@solangethompson4251 3 жыл бұрын

Love those saturated colours. I know you have an oven to further cook Yr yarn, but am curious about what temp you are starting with when you're using your gloves to prepare and dye yarn pre cooking?

@EssenceofAutumnYarn 3 жыл бұрын

I always work with hot yarn. I preheat the yarn before I start any of the dyeing process. My temp gauge is if I put my hands in the water in the pan and it's uncomfortable then it's hot enough.

@elijahjelinek992 2 жыл бұрын

Hello! I absolutely loved all of your videos! I had a question, how do you manage to get your skeins to run clear when rinsing at the end? I love dyeing yarn, but i get so frustrated when I have to rinse for so long. My choice of mordant is citric acid, and I typically add 1 Tbs/100 grams of fiber. Do you have any advice? Thank you so much!

@EssenceofAutumnYarn 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you enjoy my videos, thank you for watching. The nice thing about dyeing protein fibres with acid dyes is that usually all of the dye will be absorbed during the heating process. First of all are you using animal based fibres with the acid dye? Plant based fibres won't work. After the dye has exhausted make sure to heat set the yarn long enough so that the dye permanently adheres to the fibres (the dye manufacturer will give guid lines on the temp and how long. When washing the yarn make sure that it is fully cooled and use cold water, warm or hot water can cause acid dyes to run. Hope these tips are helpful.

@terrypaske3321 2 жыл бұрын

i understand not wanting streaky or spotty colors when your going for solid, but i also kinda like the defect yarn you showed. ever though about selling that as a different type or discount defects? i'd buy it.

@EssenceofAutumnYarn 2 жыл бұрын

Sometimes I do add miss dyes to the website. Usually I end up using them in my own projects. I design knitwear and these mistake yarns are great for working out stitch gauges and making samples while designing. For example I used the yellow spotted yarn to knit the sample shown for my Winter Wanderlust Pattern on my website.

@pegz.3959 3 жыл бұрын

Oh my!! I am so glad I found you :-) Finally, a professional fiber dying artist. One who understands the chemistry and the physical process. I have been wanting to hand dye wool roving into solid colors as I am hand processing fleece for wet felting. I totally get that things may be different with roving vs. yarn (I will figure it out by doing) but I just can't tell you how much I appreciate your knowledge and ability to teach the dying process. There are so few fiber dying artists on KZfaq that are professionally making a product that needs to be consistent. There are people out there using food coloring that I just don't get at all....Anyway, thank you for sharing your knowledge with all of us. You now have a fan for life :-)

@EssenceofAutumnYarn 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words. I'm sharing what I know but I will humbly admit I don't know everything, there is so much more for me to learn and explore. However I happy to hear that what I'm sharing in my videos is helping you out with your dye adventures. I've never dyed roving but as far as protein fibres go I can't see it being much different then dyeing yarn except maybe some extra care may need to be taken to prevent felting or matting (just guessing). Roving is something I would like to add to my dye adventures one day.

@jygood3718 3 жыл бұрын

I really liked the orange 🧡 on the yellow, 💛 even if it wasn't what you were going for. 😉 So by using different amounts of the same dye, it would be possible to make a fade set? Thanks, it was very interesting 👍

@EssenceofAutumnYarn 3 жыл бұрын

Yes it's an easy way to make a fade set.

@jygood3718 3 жыл бұрын

@@EssenceofAutumnYarn Thanks for taking the time to reply. I love your yarn shop, but postage to Australia makes it to costly

@christineedwards8539 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your techniques. Is your yarn pre soaked in plain water?

@EssenceofAutumnYarn Жыл бұрын

Yes, it is.

@nz-nz 3 жыл бұрын

Love your videos! My problem is that sometimes dye bleeds out when you rinse the yarn (even though it’s had plenty of time with heat, acid, and absorption of the dye). But now seeing the water after you rinsed that dark yarn, maybe I’m being overly concerned (as mine isn’t as much as yours 🤣).

@EssenceofAutumnYarn 3 жыл бұрын

I probably use too much dye at times because I love my colours to be very saturated. The yarn can only absorb so much so yes the water isn't always clear. Since I heat set for awhile not much comes out when washing.

@wipqueen715 2 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate these tutorials, and now I understand where I’m going wrong. 😁. The one question I do have (and I apologize if you said it and I missed it), is that you keep referring to using one cup of acid, but how much acid is that? It’s one cup of water with ? acid. I believe one commenter said she uses one tsp of acid to 100g of yarn. Or is that enough? I’m going to try this out tomorrow, and see if I can improve my dying technique, thanks to you!! Now to watch your other videos.

@EssenceofAutumnYarn 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad this was helpful for you. I'm referring my acid mix. You can watch my basics of yarn dyeing video on Acid (in playlist) to see how I mix it up or you could just use the same amount of vinegar instead. Use my measurements as a guide but experiment to see how much acid works for your purposes because this may be different than what works for me.

@dragontearsoflove 3 жыл бұрын

I do love these videos and dying my own yarn. I recently bought Dyeing to Knit, hoping for some color inspiration and fun yarn play...do you have any book suggestions for intermediate yarn dyers or do you just suggest buying more yarn and experimenting?

@EssenceofAutumnYarn 3 жыл бұрын

I think I have the same book. I tend to buy books about knitting and designing so most of what I've learned about dyeing has come from experimenting. It's the most fun way to learn in my opinion.

@dragontearsoflove 3 жыл бұрын

@@EssenceofAutumnYarn Thank you. It's not a bad book, it just wasn't quite what I'd hoped. I think it's a good beginner book. Let the experimenting continue!

@anotherkey 6 ай бұрын

thank you so much for your information! it really helps me🥰 by the way, i’m from indonesia and i have difficulty to choose the right dye. because no one share any information in my country so would you mind to give any tips and trick to find the right dye to hand dyed the yarn? and is it okay to use dye to dye tie dye shirt? i’m sorry if my english isn’t good. thank you so much🥰

@EssenceofAutumnYarn 6 ай бұрын

It's important to use the dye that will work with the fibre or material your using. For example you can not use the same dye for wool that you would use for cotton. I only work with protein fibres such as wool, mohair, alpaca so I use acid dyes that are formulated for that. Yes you could do tie dye techniques using this type of acid dye as long as the material is protein based and not a plant based material such as cotton or linen.

@SparkyJoon 4 ай бұрын

Hello Sheryl- I’m a hobby dyer and like you, I am a HUGE fan of the deep saturated colors, but have been asked to knit a baby layette in a very pale barely there blush pink color. Any suggestions on how to dye an even color when using just a small amount of dye?

@EssenceofAutumnYarn 4 ай бұрын

I would follow the steps I outline, maybe use less acid to start to let the colours absorb more slowly and evenly, you can always add more acid. Another option is to purchase a dye that is similar to the shade you want and follow the recommended directions of the supplier.

@blancaparicio5944 4 ай бұрын

Qué buena eres¡¡¡ le das a todo¡ igual que yo....tu hilado queda precioso... yo estoy empezando a ver podcast para teñir....el horizonte se amplia y necesitamos dias de 78 horas😅

@ohcleotorres Жыл бұрын

Hi! where can I find that video on how to make your own acid? Thanks!

@EssenceofAutumnYarn Жыл бұрын

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/q61lapaEmLrOeok.html

@knottygurlcrochet Жыл бұрын

What do you do with the water that is tinted? I was told that you have to exhaust the dye fully because you can’t pour any dye down the drain.

@EssenceofAutumnYarn Жыл бұрын

It's safe to pour acid dyes down the drain.

@isabellagolden1775 2 жыл бұрын

Do you measure out the water in the pan before you add the dye?

@EssenceofAutumnYarn 2 жыл бұрын

No I don't. I just have a feel for how much water is needed to get the results I want.

@michelerouleau5023 Жыл бұрын

At what temperature do you have the oven at during the dying process

@EssenceofAutumnYarn Жыл бұрын

I recommend following the directions that the manufacturer of the dye your using suggests.

@suemercer9859 3 жыл бұрын

Sheryl a question please. With the berry dye why wouldn’t you just add double the amount of dye at the beginning to get the extra saturated look you desired? And thanks again xox

@EssenceofAutumnYarn 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Sue. I think I mention that I don't like to add large amounts of dye all at once. I've found through trial and error that I get more even coverage for solids when I add dye in stages and check the coverage between applications.

@suemercer9859 3 жыл бұрын

@@EssenceofAutumnYarn ok yes that makes sense. I for one am happy to take your lessons learnt the hard way xox

@kathosim501 2 жыл бұрын

If you didn’t flip it on round two, would you get a subtle tonal variation, or something else?

@EssenceofAutumnYarn 2 жыл бұрын

When I want a subtle tone I use much less dye but I will still turn the yarn to get an even colour, that's just my preference.

@sandrabragg1703 7 ай бұрын

What temperature do you use to set the dye?

@EssenceofAutumnYarn 7 ай бұрын

The dye manufacturer will usually give instructions on how to get the best results. I suggest starting with the temp and set times they recommend.

@thecatmont 2 жыл бұрын

I don't understand what temperature you bake the yarn at in the oven or how long?

@EssenceofAutumnYarn 2 жыл бұрын

I suggest you follow the recommendations of the dye company you are using for best results. This is what works for my purposes. I use a proofing oven instead of a regular cooking oven or burner. 200 F is hot enough to set the yarn. After the dye is exhausted I let it cook a minimum of 5 hrs or sometimes overnight. I can do this because there is no direct heat that can damage the yarn (I'm using a proofing oven).

@kathymikulin9006 2 жыл бұрын

Are you dyeing this at room temperature? and I use top fiber not skiens

@EssenceofAutumnYarn 2 жыл бұрын

No the yarn is always preheated (hot enough to see steam) before I start adding dye . I've never worked with top fibre but if I did I would use the same methods that I do when dyeing skeins.

@retroattitudes1 2 жыл бұрын

Am I missing where you state what temperature you set the oven at?

@EssenceofAutumnYarn 2 жыл бұрын

I use a proofing oven to set the yarn. The max temp it reaches is only about 200 F (90 C) and that's enough to set the colour.

@retroattitudes1 2 жыл бұрын

@@EssenceofAutumnYarn Thanks, I finally found your response...never tried to contact before. It's great to know I can dye my handspun yarn without having to stand next to the dye pot like the acid dye directions say. Thanks again. Lovely yarn.

@kimmygibbler3984 11 ай бұрын

How long does it usually take for the dye to absorb completely? I have left them in the stove for hours and there’s still always dye left in there and I’m not using as much dye! Doesn’t make sense.

@kimmygibbler3984 11 ай бұрын

I’m using the right amount of dharma dye, the right amount of heat, and maybe even more Citric acid… 🤔

@EssenceofAutumnYarn 11 ай бұрын

Some dyes that are highly pigmented may not fully absorb. Dark red and blue dyes are prone to this. A little faint tint of colour in the water is ok. If there is a lot of dye left then there is an issue. Dharma has many different types of dyes. Are you using their acid dye on a protein yarn not plant based or acrylic?

@kimmygibbler3984 11 ай бұрын

@@EssenceofAutumnYarn yes! I have all the books and have watched about a million videos on yarn dying, so I know I’m doing things properly. I watched another of your videos and it seems like the dye is exhausted but there is still a bit of pigment left over just like in your video, (this is after at least 3h) but then I’ll watch others dying yarn and the dye exhausts in 10-15 minutes, so I’m not sure what’s going on! Frustrating though for sure.

@cherriadams2612 3 жыл бұрын

How can order

@EssenceofAutumnYarn 3 жыл бұрын

My website link can be found in the information below my videos. What is available on my website is constantly changing so if you wish keep checking to see what is new or sign up for my newsletter. www.essenceofautumnyarn.com/

@illummise8436 11 ай бұрын

What if we want those "ugly orange spots"?😂 wouldn't we just sprinkle the power dye on at that point or no?

@EssenceofAutumnYarn 11 ай бұрын

I made those "ugly" spots work and used the yarn for a personal project and I loved how it turned out. I don't waste the mistake yarn.

@illummise8436 11 ай бұрын

@@EssenceofAutumnYarn I love yarn that has color variegation like that! I like the way it looks!

@braidonthorn 3 жыл бұрын

Camera on manual mode would solve the color changing issue...

@EssenceofAutumnYarn 3 жыл бұрын

My camera is always on manual so I don't know what was going on.

@dianaadams5764 3 ай бұрын

Are you eating the water??

@EssenceofAutumnYarn 3 ай бұрын

I assume you mean heating? Yes the pans with the yarn and water come out of the oven hot before I apply dye.

@dianaadams5764 3 ай бұрын

@@EssenceofAutumnYarn oh my! Yes heating😂😂thank you!! I sure love your videos, And I really love your set up!

@christykaderman6484 3 жыл бұрын

Can u consider selling ur rejects? . Call them ur character skeins or oopsies skeins I have scene misfits or accident skeins for sale before

@EssenceofAutumnYarn 3 жыл бұрын

I honestly don't have many of those. Any that I have I save to use for my own knitting or crochet projects instead of taking yarn from my shop. For example I used the yellow "mistake" in a design and it turned out wonderful. So nothing goes to waste.

@christykaderman6484 3 жыл бұрын

@@EssenceofAutumnYarn thats good i was just giving a suggestion