Planning and Dyeing the 2020 Chanukah Superwash MCN Yarn (2020 ChemKnits Chanukah Bonus!)

Описание: 2020 ChemKnits Chanukah Playlist    • 2020 ChemKnits Chanukah Special  

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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 Bare Capretta Superwash (80% Fine Superwash Merino / 10% Cashmere /10% Nylon) - http://shrsl.com/2oltm *
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/3bPdOag * NOTE: the listing that I originally purchased is here: https://amzn.to/2Oz3xqj * but the brand seems to have updated it to include non-reusable zip ties. This has updated back to the original item in the past, but just in case I'm leaving a new link for a brand that I haven't tried.
Deluxe Rubber Respirator - https://www.dharmatrading.com/tools/d...
Dharma Acid Dyes - https://www.dharmatrading.com/dyes/dh...
Dharma Squeeze Bottles - https://www.dharmatrading.com/tools/s...
My favorite tools and equipment for dyeing yarn - https://www.chemknits.com/2019/07/the...
Face Masks for Dyeing Yarn - http://www.chemknits.com/2020/07/resp...
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
[1:45] Planning the colors
Dharma acid dyes in Radioactive, Purple Pop, Blued Steel, Deep Purple, and True Black
[3:36] Prepping the colors
1 T of a 1% stock solution to a 4 oz bottle and added with water
use 1% black
dilute the deep purple and blued steel by about half (so making them ~0.5% stock solutions)
[4:47] The yarn
Presoak in plain tap water with no acid (over 24 hours - whoops)
[5:01] The dyepot
6 cups of water + 4 T white vinegar
Add 300 g of yarn and another 6 cups of water
[6:56] Dyeing the prototype
[12:54] Adding some intense iris
a few T of the 1% stock plus water to just help "bridge the gap"
[14:39] Thoughts on my color choices
[16:06] Flipping the yarn to dye the other side
[23:32] washing the yarn
[25:01] The dry prototype
[25:49] Dyeing the Superwasn MCN Colorway
[27:22] The finished dry yarn and conclusions

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