Acid Dyeing Yarn Video 3: Preparing the Wool Yarn to Dye

Where to purchase bare undyed yarn and how to prepare it for acid dye.
Where to buy undyed bare yarn links:
KnitPicks
www.knitpicks....
Dyer Supplier:
dyersupplier.com/
Wool2Dye4:
www.wool2dye4....
Knottywood Yarn is a small independent yarn dyeing company located in the Easter Panhandle of West Virginia. Check us out:
knottywoodyarn.com
knottywoodyarn.etsy.com
Contact Information:
Knottywood Yarn
PO Box 1111
Hedgesville, WV 25427
[e-mail]
All of the views and opinions expressed in the video are our own and in no way represent any of the companies we speak about. All items were purchased by us and were not given to us for any purposes.

[@RichTexturesCrochet]

I’ve been wanting to learn how to dye yarn and have watch video after video - BUT THIS IS THE BEST SERIES! it’s making the whole process so easy to understand! It’s clear, concise, practical and in steps that are easy to follow. Thank you so much! I look forward to watching the final videos!

[@nicola.p]

It takes a brave lady to go in the dye room in a white jumper 😀

[@annybell559]

Too true. Wasn't thinking on that one.

[@91freckles]

What is the name of the cleaning product you mentioned using in the bath?

[@heihachicharlie]

I didn't know you're in West Virginia! I'm from Raleigh County. I currently live in DC with my family. I really enjoy this video series. I'm looking to start small batch dying for my personal crochet projects.

[@beverleylawton6899]

Great series thank you. I’m planning to dye (for the first time!) some bare yarn that I’ve spun especially for dyeing. At the moment the spring have three yarn ties on them …should I remove these when adding the zip ties? Thank you 🙏

[@martebergman4669]

Love your videos. They are informative, fairly succinct and short (my attention doesn’t wander LOL)!

[@noneyadambidness_1]

Undyed yarn thanks for the tutorials

[@knottywoodyarn9629]

You are welcome!

[@kuntpunt13]

Would this technique work for dying brassy white goat fiber?

[@kimhesketh2016]

Do you have an opinion on adding urea to the soaking solution? I was told it makes fibers swell up and it allows the water and dye to move into the fiber easier.

[@AndiNewtonian]

Can you use dish soap like Dawn instead of Synthrapol?

[@knottywoodyarn9629]

Absolutely, clear dish soap works fine for most colors.

[@AndiNewtonian]

@@knottywoodyarn9629 Thank you!

[@dianaadams5764]

Is this super washed yarn?

[@fralou1]

How many grams are your minis.? Thank you

[@noneyadambidness_1]

How do you get rid of the slimy stuff that’s collected on top the acid dyes? If you don’t mind me asking and thanks in advance for your help

[@knottywoodyarn9629]

Hello! Most dyes don't have slimy stuff. One or two colors will get a little bit of gel if you don't use them right away. Heat them back up and it goes away or make sure to use that color when you mix it. Was it a specific color or all of your dye?

[@Yarnbyrds]

I assume that I would do all the same when dyeing sock blanks?

[@annybell559]

Absolutely

[@kuntpunt13]

Would this technique work for dying brassy white goat fiber?