Eight Ways to Kettle Dye Yarn

[@Johanna77777-z]

Wow, I just clicked in and heard "if you don't know what kettle dye is, think [long French word] or [long Greek word]" ... I am not sure I should be here! But I'm going to continue watching! ❤️

[@kathykujawa6183]

i know this video is a couple years old but i just have to SHOUT THANK YOU for understanding the connection between technique for dying versus knitting products. as a plus size designer/crocheter- so many pretty skeins disappoint when making a 25-30 inch width. i loved all your information and attention to detail and your stance on clown/unicorn/vomit/poop/etc. some dyers are bonkers throwing everything in a pot and calling it 'art'. thanks again.

[@NicoleFrostYarn]

Glad it's still resonating with people!

[@VermisTerrae]

the matching ends and tips: palindrome is SO awesome! What a cool effect!

[@NicoleFrostYarn]

I agree that it looks amazing in the skein, and its more likely to pool as an argyle, it definitely limits the amount of different colors you can pack into a skein.

[@lyndarella1316]

Thank you for sharing. Not many dyers want to share there knowledge about dyeing.

[@kristindavidson5319]

I love this, you explain it so well! I can really appreciate that you included how the skeins knit up, that's so important. I think we are all guilty of buying that gorgeous skein that never knitted up how we imagined it would.

[@deborah5568]

Kristin Davidson yes I would be happy to just know how and why a yarn that will stripe. LoL btw I crochet, but I may challenge myself to learn to knit. LoL

[@Pheebs77]

OMG I love those rainbow colours, so bright!

[@Eternal_Hope_Q]

Thank goodness for you! Finally someone that shows how the yarn knits up 😃 I learnt more in this video than most others I've watched...you rock!

[@dye2knit]

I really appreciate that you k it swatches so that we can see how these beautiful yarns knit up. THANK YOU!

[@sydneybristo22]

I also deeply appreciate you having this available and showing the hours and cost you put into this. I hope i can donate someday. Anyone that is able please donate to her.

[@pambutler5437]

Great video Nicole! You are very generous to share not only your technique but also the knitting swatches which really tell the tale. Wishing you a well baby and delivery.

[@MsShoshi99]

Nicole, I deeply appreciate your tutorials. Although there are other dyers who post tutorials, some of them quite voluminous, what I love about yours is your artistic skill. You show professional-level technique and, equally important, sophisticated color blending and mixing. Other dyers sometimes show great technique but with colorways that are simply -- pardon the pun -- tone-deaf. This is gorgeous. Thanks a squillion!

[@NicoleFrostYarn]

I hope to be able to offer more in 2021! Thanks for the kind compliments

[@ComicIsaiah]

Love how you know your color wheel. A lot of folks that I watch just throw the color on, not knowing what the 2 colors will bring up on the opposite end of the color wheel. I am a crocheter and just started knitting. I would never have thought that the pretty skeins/hanks, would turn up so differently in a project when hooked or knitted up. That is super good to know. Thank you.

[@NicoleFrostYarn]

I learned the hard way, but it built up a lot of intuitive knowledge. Im hoping to finish the D.O.S. video & triad dyeing before baby comes (3ish weeks) but that may be pushing it

[@ComicIsaiah]

@@NicoleFrostYarn totally understand. Just try not to push it too much. Baby might come out with colored hair. Lol I can't wait to see more of those color lots, I'm tempted to try some out myself and see what colors I produce.😉

[@ixtlanisabelle]

Thank you sooo much. I bookmark it, and will come back. I am soon going to make my first dye...

[@andreariddle7592]

Thank you. I continue to learn from you and truly appreciate all the hard work in both dying and sharing your talents. Your videos are wonderful.

[@herdazzlingcreations7487]

I am not even half way through this video and I have already learned so much. Thank you so much for sharing this information with us!

[@NicoleFrostYarn]

If you're on Instagram I'm @frostyarn there and I have even more dye tutorials logged under #frostyarndyetutorial

[@herdazzlingcreations7487]

@@NicoleFrostYarn I do follow you. Love your work!

[@valeriegriffith3415]

All of your yarns are beautifully done

[@homespuntools2115]

Very instructive. Nice and easy to follow directions. You make a good teacher. Thank You!

[@sockcrankingfun]

Love love your video! Learned a lot you are very creative and a very good teacher! Thankyou!

[@newmoonjlp]

Brilliant, thanks so much Nicole for paying it forward to make your experience available to everyone

[@thereseshaffer9925]

Nicole I appreciate the time and effort you put into this. What a fabulous tutorial!

[@CheriMurphy]

As a fairly new dyer, doing yarn for myself and a few friends, this video was a very valuable tool. Thank you so much, and enjoy your coffee!!

[@kayegan8023]

This video is the best I've ever seen. It gives more of dyeing insight., that I never knew. THANK YOU.

[@goldensolitude]

I really appreciated your video on rainbow dyeing. Excellent information and technique. Hope you are having fun with the baby.

[@TrudySchwartzBurrill]

Very informative. Learning the differences of color mixing in materials ranging from har dying/ paints /earthen clay glazes / polymer clays/ paints and newer technology and how yarn dying is very different from other color mixing and blending exercise techniques and results

[@SequoiaMakes]

Love that cake duster you are using. Excellent video. I really appreciated the comparison between superwash and non-superwash. Thanks!

[@loraausmus4085]

Very,very beautiful hand dying.

[@saraa3418]

Thank you so much for this video! Maybe it's the nonstop Pokemon in my house, but I've now gotta try them all!

[@sarahwhite1045]

Fantastic information for a complete newbie, thank you so much. I, off to watch your other videos now x

[@oldestbinda]

So my friend and I just started dyeing yarn, this was such an awesome informative video! Thank you!

[@Lauricson007]

Thank you so much! Your tutorials are highly appreciated! Greetings from Romania :)

[@raindrop5273]

i really appreciated showing a swatch, that was very helpful.

[@yarnsbythebay921]

First rate presentation and content. Love love love your channel.

[@karenchinn7641]

Thank you so much for the information. I’m just beginning and I’m trying to learn everything I can. P.S. I love the phrase “clown vomit.”

[@lenabeth02]

As a beginner this video is perfect! I loved your honesty through mistakes and sharing how you succeed as well. And clown puke! Love it!!

[@latitude1904]

BEST EVER dyeing tutorial. Wow, Nicole. I would purchase classes from you. Heard tips and techniques (and hints of more) tht I've never heard elsewhere. Super helpful - Thank You!

[@Bethabara9]

That blue is gorgeous

[@nordiahaughton9586]

Thank you very much. I really enjoyed this. Concise and very well done.

[@karinmainwaring6864]

This was great. Thank you Nicole.

[@Jennerwtx1]

Many thanks for sharing your techniques. Looks like you're ready to go any day now...congratulations for a healthy and happy baby. :)

[@pallmall5014]

I've never seen how yarn is dyed at home before. I've only seen how they dye yarn in Peru with natural organic matter's! This is a great video compared to the others I've watched before yours!

[@psdumas]

I hear ya on making "indie" dyeing a more welcoming space. The more the merrier. It can be like knitting shops still.. you walk in, and everyone like stops in their tracks to look. Or calls you out on knitting funny. I like your approach, for I find some dyers a little toffee nosed. I ask way too many questions! :-) But, I follow directions some, and wing it some. Again, I appreciate all you do.

[@NicoleFrostYarn]

I'm always here to be a resource and friendly dye expert for you all.

[@louiealbrecht1088]

Thank you so SO much for this - I kept on learning exactly what mistakes I've been making! After this tutorial I can try again and will (hopefully) do better in the future.

[@monika.71]

Fantastic!! this will certainly help those starting out and just cement a few things for those, like myself, who have embarked on the dying journey but are still figuring it all out and learning as we go. :D

[@tsoonklah]

I like to use my tribe’s technique of dyeing that’s basically painting the dye on. Took a bit to develop a method to not get too much bleed over but my Gram told me a trick they used to use.

[@NicoleFrostYarn]

I would love to know more about your tribe and techniques! Are you on Instagram or facebook?

[@mamigugu6074]

Super helpful, thank you very much

[@sydneybristo22]

This is one of the very best dye videos ive ever watched. This helped so much! I hope you and your baby are well. This is my first time watching you and im now subscribed and cant wait to watch more. I love love love how you go over the technique, the dye, the issues and what type of dye and you make a knit sample and skein. Omg everything i dream of! Keep on keeping on. This is exactly what i would do. Thank you thank you thank you!

[@sarahhopkins9412]

Thank you so much Nicole! Very informative and well done. Congrats on the new addition to your family, and hello from Maine!

[@miriyummy]

Thanks so much, I really appreciate this tutorial!

[@chet1051]

LisaR- I had to tell you even if you know it - You look fabulous! I remember those days and just a bit of refreshing to get back to feeling myself was something Ill never regret . I'm so glad to see your book and dye cards out - if almost forgotten ! Purchased them both and look forward to getting mad scientist gear on ♥️♥️♥️ Thanks Nicole ! Lisa

[@NicoleFrostYarn]

I was so pregnant and miserable filming this video 😨 please do join the Facebook dyeing group and show us your experiments!

[@suzannebarron5440]

Very informative!!!! Thank you!!!!

[@sezb8119]

Amazingly helpful video. A great reference tool

[@jeanoxley9260]

Thanks so much Nicole. This is very very helpful.

[@Cthecool]

Remarkable work Nicole! Congratulations on your lil one! I LOVE 💕 your videos and your work amazing Artistry🌈🧶

[@nikifitness85]

This was the best information I have ever seen , thank you so much. You are so talented and sweet for sharing your knowledge. I will constantly refer back to this for inspiration and information!

[@robynem981]

Thank you Nicole, for sharing this video. Clear explanations and great end products. Love that you knitted swatches to show the various effects of the colours. Hope you and the bub are doing well.

[@rikkistar101]

Thanks so much for your fantastic information

[@jeangreenfield5993]

Beautiful yarn effect outcomes 😍 real artistry 💙👏👏

[@northofeight349]

Fantastic demo! I'm returning to dyeing after a 5 year hiatus. Trying out the low vs high-water method on two skeins of similar base, with two shades of orange, along with dyeing with citric acid for the first time. Easy to understand, love your swatch samples, too.

[@northofeight349]

Are you still on Patreon?

[@april4432]

interesting to see them knitted up. I'm a complete novice so these details are important IMO.

[@knitaroundtheclock1883]

i found this so so interesting, as someone who as never dyed yarn ( think i will leave it to the experts lolol ) i loved watching you do it, brilliant detailed, informative video thankyou

[@saraholliver6208]

Thank you this is a very informative and interesting guide to dye. I’m new to this world and really enjoyed it xxx

[@CharanSachar]

Thank you so much for sharing your learnings.

[@kimminott]

Thank you excellent tutorials and thank you for your time and information much appreciated

[@mariadelosangelesquispe9447]

Hola Nicole! Aprecio demasiado tu explicación, no muchos comparten sus conocimientos. Gracias por este video, ayudas a hacerme entender 😊

[@NicoleFrostYarn]

Maria de los Ángeles Quispe de nada! Estoy encantada de ayudar, espero ver lo que haces algún día.

[@valerieellison2483]

The bullseye skeins make me think of a colorful parrot.

[@paulagrnsy]

What a lot of information! Thanks!

[@cheronsantiago4916]

Thank you love!!! I got a batch of bulky Sw to dye. Can wait to try your techniques 💙

[@dainka65]

Thank you for taking the time to show all the different techniques and the affect (effect?) on SW or Non SW

[@tammypriest5403]

I'm new but you caught me with the bright colors

[@sleepydrJ]

Your videos are so instructional you are a really good teacher and (based on many of your videos) you have a real talent with color! I’ll vouch for what you said about the palindrome skeins. I got a very $$$ skein of “fusion” yarn: same dyes on 8 different yarn bases for texture interest. I realized later that the hanks all had basically 5 stripes of colors, evenly divided around the circles, with harsh borders. It was for a shawl:wtf? Ugly pooling. I solved it by winding 2 mini balls for each of the 8 yarns, and alternating constantly to keep the colors flowing nicely and not like a messed up circadian rhythm chart, zig zagging to oblivion. What a huge pain. And you’re right: I won’t buy from that person again.

[@deborahddenmark]

Thanks, this was great, I still don't understand how the color repeats work both in creating and using them but I certainly gained a greater appreciation for your craft. I am still just using kool aid and food coloring but thinking seriously about getting into the wider world of actual dyes sometime this year.

[@NicoleFrostYarn]

If you email me what part was confusing or unclear, I'm happy to help you out. And I can also recommend where to buy true wholesale cost fiber, best performing dyes etc [e-mail]

[@deborahddenmark]

@@NicoleFrostYarn thanks, I will email you. I think my problem is trying to take in too many ways to arrange the yarn and apply the dye all in too short a time frame. Then the knitting repeat part feels like math formulas when I try to figure it out. My brain just isn't getting it, lol.

[@deborahddenmark]

@@NicoleFrostYarn I think I am binging too much, I already watched this once, (rewatching) and obviously did not put the contents together with my last question where you recommended this video, LOL. so... OK, taking notes this time.

[@sarahmeyers1773]

This is so helpful, thank you 🥰

[@Babyitsbittersweet]

This randomly showed up in my feeds, which is odd since I was messing about with blueberries, fake lemon juice & wool the other day. Never used dyes before, kinda interested now.

[@NicoleFrostYarn]

The fiber content in lemon should must likely lend a sticky, clotted feel to the fiber, better to get white vinegar or order citric acid. Blueberries would yield only a minor stain, not lightfast or washfast. If you want to try dyeing but are more interested in natural dyes vs synthetic, check out www.dharmatrading.com and go to their dye section. Word of warning- natural dyes are significantly more expensive than synthetic and have a limited color range.

[@Babyitsbittersweet]

@@NicoleFrostYarn Oh my plans were to use white vinegar but it seems my boyfriend had used it up a year ago and never threw out the bottle... The yarn did only stain and its consistency is oddly wavy now...the cotton shirt that I was wearing did stain by accident a very lovely color. I am definitely going to get citric acid thanks to your tutorial. I knew I was on to something with the fake lemon juice AND im checking out that organic dye too! Thanks!

[@sometimesiwander7146]

Awesome video! Thank you for posting the costs.

[@NoName-pp8if]

I love this! I love the swatches and really getting to see what these skeins turn into. You threw me off for a minute saying complimentary colors when you meant analogous. But you fixed it later. I think this is great though!

[@desireeross9651]

Fabulous, thank you so much. I learned a lot

[@earlgreyknits1178]

Very informative video. Thanks for sharing.

[@sadiesspincraft6319]

Beautiful xx and congrats on the new arrival as I'm assuming you have had said little one now x

[@choubidou3581]

J'ai adoré ! Cela me donne envie d'essayer 😉

[@scanzaroli]

Wow, this was great!!

[@katibere1966]

Wow...this is fascinating!!!

[@gimmedatstick]

Gorgeous!

[@letsgrowtogether7015]

Your a pro sis🙌🏽🙏🏾

[@abaussermanamb]

Great job with this video. Thank you so much for all the info you've packed into this video for those of us just learning. ❤🧡💛💚💙💜 Btw- I literally laughed out loud at the "unless you like that clown barfed on look" 🤡🤮🍭

[@deenabailarina]

GIRL!! I'm finally using up the last of the ridiculously gorgeous superwash single "galaxy" yarn I scooped-up from you a couple of years ago and, of course, need more! Haha! So I'm finally taking the plunge and am going to try dyeing some myself (practicing on the fisherman's yarn first, of course)! Can't wait to try this in fluorescent rainbow colors + black spray bottle speckling! Will tag you in my insta pics (scrumptiousNsassy) when it's all said and done! Big hugs to that beautiful baby and to you, gorgeous Mamma!! (ps: Let me know if she needs a handmade doll! You know I'm all over that for you! :P )

[@cmaur811]

You are so special 💕

[@psdumas]

Watching this video again and learning what I missed before.I'm a purple lover, and I want purple and all shades of green together. So, in this low immersion, how do you keep the purple and green from smushing together to make muddy brown? If I can achieve this, I will be ecstatic! Many thanks for taking the time to teach us! Pat in Jersey.

[@NicoleFrostYarn]

You don't. This technique yields poor results mixing colors opposite each other on the color spectrum. Unless you like the 3rd brown color it produces. Or you leave a gap. Or you test every green and purple to find one that has a less heinous 3rd color. Or you add a tiny bit of blue as your buffer color.

[@psdumas]

@@NicoleFrostYarn @Nicole Frost thank you! The blue buffer sounds promising. Appreciate the help in this! Painting the yarn would lead to better results?

[@NicoleFrostYarn]

@@psdumas depends on the effect you want. Painting it gives you very little color variation as opposed to kettle dyeing. I don't know what kind of effect you're trying to produce in the yarn. You can always speckle one side with 3 purple dyes, spray with citric acid water to fix in place, flip, and do 3 greens on the back. Minimal white space or browning if you do it correctly.

[@psdumas]

@@NicoleFrostYarn I will be adventurous and try. I just saw a gorgeous skein here online of purple/sage green yarn. I am experimenting.Again, thanks. Your videos are fantastic to watch. Thanks for the clarity!

[@jessief2150]

Nicole this is just amazing! Thank you very much for the informative content! Sending you some ☕☕☕☕ soon ❤️

[@MarisaRose1]

Thank you so very much, you are amazing 🖤🖤🖤

[@jammiegoodwin]

Thanks a bunch 😊😊

[@nata_li5464]

Спасибо!Это просто магия какая-то!💕

[@Jennerwtx1]

I’m thanking you again for this video and all the hard work you put into the making of it. This is my go-to video for pan dying. Question, when doing a tonal solid yarn in the pan, do you flip it as well? (Like as in the rainbow speckle technique)

[@NicoleFrostYarn]

Depends on how much saturation I want, flipping and adding a second pass of dye is going to make for a more highly variegated yarn. I don't flip my solid shade tonals in the round.

[@DonnaScarpa]

Very informative, learned a lot

[@letsgrowtogether7015]

I would buy it again 🤷🏽‍♀️😁❤

[@psdumas]

Gorgeous colors..How did you make sure the back of the yarn was dyed without poking the skein around too much? Is using a syringe and injecting the dye deeper the key?

[@NicoleFrostYarn]

Just years of practice. If the skein is barely damp to begin with you can flip them. I can get it saturated most times without flipping thanks to the syringe.

[@psdumas]

@@NicoleFrostYarn Many thanks for replying!

[@samanthak5831]

Thank you...Blessings

[@deborah5568]

Oh my goodness these are gorgeous! Beautiful work! I’ve never dyed yarn, but I enjoy watching everyone else. Would Borax help with the process? Just a thought for some reason. LoL.

[@deborahsteele4349]

Awesome thank you

[@eliannamizrachi3415]

Hi there ~ great video! I'd love to do my own version of a Regia 4 ply mosaic sock yarn I saw on Ravelry, would this technique work? Thanks : )

[@flordemariaholmes4808]

First time watching your videos, thank you! How do you prevent it bleeding afterwards? I had a terrible experience with a piece I had knitted (I had not dyed the yarn )

[@NicoleFrostYarn]

To prevent bleeding you want to start with professional acid reactive dye. Use citric acid as your fixative. The right heat for the right amount of time. A Textile Detergent wash to pull out any excess unbonded dye. If your yarn is bleeding, one of the above steps wasn't followed.

[@flordemariaholmes4808]

@@NicoleFrostYarn , thank you!