How To Dye Yarn - Speckles

[@eddavanleemputten9232]

A little chef’s trick when sprinkling anything in powder form: the greater the height you sprinkle from, the more even and spread out your distribution will be. The lower the height you sprinkle from, the more concentrated the distribution will be, but the more precise your application will be at the same time. When using strainers, the finer the mesh, the finer your speckles will be. Using a makeup brush or a paint brush tapped against a stick will give interesting effects as well. You can experiment with powders or with diluted dyes. Dip in the dye, if needed tap off sole excess, then tap against the stick over whatever surface you want to apply to. Edit: I just thought of something: if you happen to have a sous vide stick and a vacuum sealer, an option might be to put your speckled yarn in a vacuum sealed bag, seal it, then pop it inside a water bath at a high temperature setting and leave it in there for any time you want. It might even work for solid dye jobs to do multiple skeins in different colours at once: insert the soaked skeins in different bags, add diluted dye, use the immersion method to remove as much air as possible (use heat resistant ziplock bags), immerse the bags in the warm water bath. Mmmmmm… my mind’s positively teeming with the potential. Great temperature control, no scorching, and absolutely no possibility of felting as there’s no agitation either. I’m a hand spinner and this offers possibilities for dyeing raw wool as well.

[@VirgsB]

Oh my goodness all the skeins turned out lovely. I would buy all of those gorgeous skeins of yarn. Thank you for sharing your technique with us.

[@PinkyJapan]

Thanks for this video! I live in Japan and hand-dyed yarn is very rare here. Also, it's too expensive for me to import yarn from overseas. I found some Japanese dye and will give this a try. Very cool to watch the whole process!

[@parrot0101]

Excellent ! You're a natural educator ! Thanks

[@jeribianca9013]

You did a great job explaining. Thank you. I use a small amount of water when doing speckles, and have never been completely pleased with my results. Thanks for the "how to", now I can see that I am still using a bit too much water. I can't wait to try again! I love the fork flick, haven't tried that one! Looking forward to your next video! XX

[@sarahadams6881]

Really helpful tutorial! Looking to have a go at dyeing my own yarn so I am glad to come across your channel

[@carolemakes]

I’m only one minute in and I think we’re besties. Measuring with empty Dunkin’ cups and just approximations? YYYYYYYYAS! ❤

[@woolandwaterknits4801]

I just stumbled on your channel! This is such a great video. I live in South OC and was so stoked to see another fiber fan here! I hope our knitting and dyeing community grows. I have small zero lot yard. I have sun dyed in glass jars, plastic bags, hunt thrift shops for ss vessels to dye in. I have dyed with my pantry (turmeric), food coloring, kit, acid dyes and more. One of the LA Yarn stores did a NORO dyeing class last year but I missed it b/c I was out of town ): I love to dye on the stove and stick it in the oven. I am absolutely in love with inky saturated colors right now and can't wait to try indigo. I look forward to more of videos. I am gonnaknit on rav

[@brendabrown8154]

I really enjoyed your video. You explained everything so precisely! Thank you so much for sharing. I cannot wait to try yarn dying.

[@Cthecool]

That was the best speckle video I’ve seen yet! It all looked gorgeous with each example to have! Thank You so much I’m gonna try this!🦋💙

[@jodiekingsley5181]

Love the. Color and. Lovely yarn I am. Going to start dyeing yarn. This weekend. Frist I am going to use cool aid from have. Nice. Weekend

[@susangagnon1912]

Love your dying videos. You explain things very well also. Thanks for sharing.

[@feeshac1974]

I’ll never look at hotel pans the same again 😂. Great vid!

[@Another_Lady]

I learned that some dye powders are mostly salts, so I literally cut my dye with table salt 1:1 for speckling, so it goes on lighter - you can always add more, but you can't take it away once it's on the yarn!

[@angw8913]

If you do use salt with wool, be sure to use a non-iodized variety, as the iodine can potentially damage the wool fibers. Also, chemistrywise: adding salt to the dyebath decreases the dye absorption as it reduces the ionic attraction between negative charged acid dyes and positive charged wool fibers.

[@damalewis9277]

This is a great tutorial! Very thorough. Thank you!

[@cperm1]

Wow! I love all three of these! Very nice!

[@youzfuzzi]

Excellent tutorial. Thank you for everything you shared

[@lw9248]

I really enjoyed your videos. They were very informative. I am a beginner and would like info on how to speckle dye using a crock pot.

[@breakehr6356]

Thank you Linda! I actually used to dye through a crock pot when I first started. Maybe I'll look into making a video about that :)

[@BeeBeeimonotfact]

The yarn came up beautiful... I wanted to know if I mix the yarn with the water in a spray bottle and spray it on the yarn would that have a speckled effect also?

[@pariazari]

Thank you for sharing! Clear instruction.

[@faby9665]

I loved the way you explained! Is there any chance you will make a video also with acrylic yarns? I am trying but no good results. Thanks!

[@smelltheroses7267]

You did a great job. This was so interesting. Thank you 😁👍👍💕

[@RosangelaGPSmith]

I love....love...love your tutorial. I wish you can do more dyeing yarns tutorials. I have a question. Do you use any vinegar or other acids in the water? Thank you very much to share your knowledge with us! ❤️

[@breakehr6356]

I use just Citric Acid for all my dyeing. I use to use vinegar but it takes a little bit of work to get the vinegar smell out, lol.

[@SametraKnight777]

Awesome video I love this.

[@agnesadyana7344]

Wow. It’s beautiful . If cotton or bamboo is it the same way? Because I live in tropical country. And where can I buy the dye colour?

[@joycedollar1198]

Oh I so want to do this. Thank you for great video.

[@echolarkin8595]

What ratio did you do for the water and citric acid presoak? I've read that for wool and vinegar you do a 1 part vinegar to 3 parts water. I really enjoyed watching you explain the process and how cool all of the yarn came out. :)

[@media3group]

Really neat, thanks for the awesome how-to video!

[@AnnA-cv5bk]

Thank you for the video. Could you tell me, please, do you use citrus acid before or during process?

[@karendawkins5686]

Hi i love the spoon dye and the finger dye one question i have a sky blue lion brand yarn and want to change the color to pumpkin spices what do i do to get that color

[@eddavanleemputten9232]

I know your question is a year old… but for any overdyeing, my educated guess is to take into account the pigment(s) already present in the yarn. The easiest is to get yourself a colour wheel from the art painting section of an arts & crafts store. In your case I’m assuming that with pumpkin spices you mean oranges and browns. I’m afraid blues will never be completely cancelled out by those colours. You’ll get a more subdued, brown/grey tinged colour at best. Perhaps a green tinge. Adding red pigment(s) will migrate it more towards browns. Adding yellow(s) will have it go more towards greens. In paints/pigments, orange will mainly consist of the combination of yellows and reds. Add blues and greens, and you get browns/greys. Add reds to warm it up. Add yellows and you get bright(er) greens. If your blue already has a bit of red/purple in it (purple = red + blue) you get a warmer undertone. A possible way to figure out what colours you get is test dyeing. Another way to get at least an idea is to play around with watercolours or inks on white paper. Do some wet-in-wet tests and do some wet-in-dry tests. Wet-in-wet tests mean you mix your colours without allowing the paint/ink layers to dry between colour applications. Wet-in-dry means you paint your new colour(s) over dry colour, either something you painted (you get a bit of dilution of the original paint or ink unless the paint you use is permanent once dried, which isn’t the case with watercolour but is the case with highly diluted acrylics) or paper that already has the colour of your yarn. No idea if this information is still useful to you, but I just thought I’d share.

[@alexandergriboedov4319]

I have translated for my wife, that doesn't speak English. She is fascinated by you. Let me express our sincere gratitude! You are great! We would like to ask you only two questions: 1) what is proportion of water and Citric Acid? Can we replace citric acid by vineagar?

[@marycarrion6526]

Can't wait to try!

[@terriclark3150]

WOW love this! Thank you so much for sharing.

[@gia8070]

Great video - ty!!! Do you think this technique would work on cotton embroidery thread (DMC)? Is there a brand of dye you'd recommend for cotton? I greatly appreciate any thoughts you may have. Happy NY!

[@breakehr6356]

I am not sure about the cotton embroidery but I would recommend dharma dyes. Here is a link: www.dharmatrading.com/dyes/dyes-for-dyeing-cotton-rayon-hemp-linen.html?lnav=dyes.html Based on what I was told by other dyers, cotton bleeds no matter how long you have the heat on it. :(

[@cottagekeeper1044]

Awesome video! Where do you buy your yarn from? Where do you get the dye from? Do you think dying on top of the stove is a little more accurate than trying to do it in the oven? What do you wash your yarn out with? Do you have any tips for keeping the dye from pooling when you knit it up? I really appreciate you taking the time to do this video ❤️

[@breakehr6356]

Thank you! I'm hoping to get back into making more of these guys and doing a podcast soon. Been doing a lot of working and traveling 😅 Where I buy from: The most common place a lot of dyers buy from is Wool2Dye4. Knit Picks is another recommendation if you wanted 1 or 2 skeins at a time. I also go through a mill as well and that's Sweitzers. Stove/Oven: I Would think it is. I never personally used an oven to dye yarn. One of the things I read through the Internet and dye books is that you should avoid using the oven and microwave if you use food too with those kitchen equipments. This is because of the acid dyes being used in the yarn and you don't want those chemicals mixing in with your food. Washing the yarn: I usually just rinse it with cool water. With my dyeing method, very rarely does my yarn bleed (Only time I ever had bleeding issues if it is flourescent colors or light blues and reds). Especially pan dying cause when you are keeping the heat on while dyeing it is already setting the dye to the wool. For soaps Dharma Dyes website has wool wash soap that's safe for you to use for after dying or finishing a project. Pooling: One of the things I heard that can be done to prevent pooling is to use two different strands of the same color and alternate rows. For example, you can use the beginning strand of the yarn caked up and knit a RS and WS and then, using the same caked up yarn, take the other end of the strand and knit a RS and WS. The other one is depending on your needle size and gauging. I recommend doing swatches too :) Hope that all made sense! If you have any more questions please feel free to contact me. ❤️

[@stardysspinnerey1310]

Thanks for this video! Helps a lot to understand the different methods

[@patriciadouglass7141]

How deep are the pans you have? There are so many variables on the website! Thanks Brea!

[@davidhensley76]

Will you be making more videos? I hope so.

[@tlatchman]

So pretty! How do they look on a project?

[@katiekelley3984]

Nice job!

[@karleenpage5979]

Enjoyed this very much! When do you put in the citric acid and how much? Could you use white vinegar instead? I haven't started dyeing yet, just trying to gather info. Thanks for doing this!

[@carlyblair2793]

You mix the citric acid in water and soak your yarn in it. That's the water in the pan with the yarn. There are classes on blueprint.com or craftsy teaching step by step how to dye yarn by a professional with exact measurements for everything. You get a one month free trial and that's all I needed to watch the videos and learn the basics.

[@dreamingfool2]

What type of Disney magic is this? I'm watching a video of someone who looks remarkably like Emily Osment, who sounds like Miley Cyrus, but is teaching a video on how to speckle dye yarn!

[@ooohlaa13]

Next time around it would be beneficial to show very closeup of the speckles because you cannot see at all at a distance to see the various subtle effects of so many different approaches you showed, to me at least they all look the same. All beautiful though and such good teaching style.

[@Lirin1122]

What kind of dye did you use? I am wanting to try this lol. Looks fun!

[@breakehr6356]

Dharma Dyes. You can find the website here: www.dharmatrading.com/dyes/dharma-acid-dyes.html?lnav=dyes.html

[@jeannesauvage117]

Thank you for this awesome video!!

[@matildedice]

Hola, muy buen tutorial, consulto, que medida le pones de ácido cítrico?? No consigo dharma en mi país, anilina Dylon , me servira, es para teñir telas

[@LizCanKnit]

Do you have a video for mixing dye stock? I cannot wrap my mind around it.

[@keahwoodgate5089]

I finally got speckles not just blobs! But I also burnt 1 of the 3 skeins 🤣 overall I'm calling it a win though.

[@imsucree]

Thank you. Easy and clear instructions.

[@SMEA109]

THX where did you get the yarn base?

[@lindasyarnbarn5176]

Are you not doing videos anymore?

[@PancakeandLulu]

Nicely done tutorial! I was wondering about putting the dye in a salt or spice shaker. Did you say to put some rice in with it? Maybe I heard you wrong--but I wondered if you said that. If so, is that so that the dye wouldn't clump so much and sprinkle more easily? I haven't heard this before.

[@breakehr6356]

Hi! I personally have never tried it but I have been told to do that. The rice helps not have all the dye coming out at once and quickly.

[@PancakeandLulu]

Thanks! I think I will try it. :)@@breakehr6356

[@jessys9868]

Fun video

[@brazosfiberworks]

Once it starts to steam did you turn the heat off and then put the lid on it for 25 min or did you leave the steam on?

[@breakehr6356]

I let it steam with the heat on for 25 minutes. With my past experience, if you turn the heat off after it starts steaming the speckles will be runny when you wash the yarn. With the heat on, the speckles stay nice and in tact. Barely and bleedage in the colors

[@ooohlaa13]

Also a strainer is not a strainer same. The grid on the screening varies and that will effect how hard you have to tap it meaning how much and what size particles it allows so I guess experiment first maybe even with salt to get an idea.

[@ArtByKarenEHaley]

So we put one quart of water each

[@glacialimpala]

Wow I didn't know you can wring out the wool so harshly and not mess it up. That's useful info!

[@shawnaschwartzbauer1876]

Where do you get your wool?

[@rayx530]

thank you! this is super helpful! and you sound like miley cyrus! 💞

[@breakehr6356]

That is not the first time someone has said that to me, lol.

[@rayx530]

@@breakehr6356 hahaha! please make more videos btw I love them!

[@breakehr6356]

@@rayx530 That is my goal, lol. And I am really blessed to have a community that is VERY patient with me right now 'cause I REALLY want to make more videos. On my IG I explain a lot of the issues but the main one is ... no silence. I currently live with my dad and I was able to make these videos because he was working at the time. Noe, it seems like EVERY time I wanted to do something thats when there is the most noise in the house, lmao! I am moving to California with my future hubby in March, he is already out there because of his job and I stayed behind because of the seasonal times. So the noise will not be an issue once I am out there! Me and Mikah, my fiance, are planning to make fun videos together, aka Drunk Knitting. I'll be doing more "How To" videos along with vlogs of me driving from MD to CA for the move :)

[@patriciadouglass7141]

I am in CA, maybe you can do classes one day! I am in the foothills out of Sacramento! Best of luck with the move!

[@intuitknit]

Can dry dye get into the air? Can you breathe it in with this method?

[@stardysspinnerey1310]

Yes, it can. So please, wear a dust-mask for your own benefit :)

[@breakehr6356]

Yes! Wear a mask. I did not in this video to be able to talk to you guys.

[@gailferrara1185]

Do you use acid in the water 💦

[@breakehr6356]

Gail Ferrara I use Citric Acid in the pre soak and just add regular water in the pans :)

[@SuziQZ]

Very cool!!

[@paulacockle7580]

For your health, please wear a mask when using dye powders.

[@seedy6538]

OMG pls use a respirator mask. Protect your health 💗💗

[@vdsuan]

She explained why she's not using one. She wants the video to come out clear and not muffled.

[@raykehr1832]

Not sure why I’m watching this but hello cuz

[@AnonymousAmyMakes]

Could someone please tell me what BFL means?

[@maxineprobst8899]

Blue Faced Leicester. It's a breed of sheep. :)

[@AnonymousAmyMakes]

@@maxineprobst8899 thank you very much!

[@4WDDRIVING24]

how can i get my roving to look like human skin

[@shellinearmstrong7177]

What is bfl?

[@breakehr6356]

Bluefaced Leicaster wool 😁

[@sylviecloutier9029]

Thank you for the notes on the video, I am not bilingual .... Thank you google translation

[@eneal2056]

No mask? Everyone else says it’s unsafe to inhale the dyes.

[@elizabethmderue2966]

Do no t wrong yarn. You will stretch the fibers. Not good.

[@viviem9607]

Thanks for the demonstration video, I am always interested to see what techniques dyers use. I am concerned that you did not warn or advise your viewers that using dry dye needs a mask, obviously what you choose to do is entirely up to you, but it would be responsible if you are showing others how to do this, to let people know that it is advisable to wear a mask or respirator to avoid the dust entering their lungs.

[@cmaur811]

Vivie M good thought!

[@grammieluli]

Vivie M She did advise people to use a mask in the beginning of video.

[@marlenejones6266]

you need to rewatch the beginning of this video where she tells us she isnt using one because she is talking too much to explain thinga but does recommend them when using dye powders.

[@karleenpage5979]

Yes, she did mention using a mask so you won't inhale the powder at the beginning of the video.

[@teslaandhumanity7383]

Microwave it might be better

[@mikemunro5149]

You're lovely It's pronounced Skane S Kane :-)

[@syslibrarian]

excellent video, but I do wish you would wear a mask or at least tell everyone they should as dyes are bad for the lungs

[@breakehr6356]

Usually I mention in the video that you should wear a mask. Maybe I mentioned that in the solids video and didn't in this one 😅. The only reason why I did not wear one in this video is because I couldn't talk and explain with the mask on. Tried and my voice was incredibly muffled lol.

[@jenniball1746]

syslibrarian she did at beginning

[@syslibrarian]

I just know with speckles/sprinkles, inhalation is an even bigger issue. Just concerned that others would try it without mask

[@jenniball1746]

syslibrarian 😊

[@lindseyt240]

Hi there! At @3:50 she says you should use a mask, but due to her talking she wasn’t so we could hear.

[@lizayyye4481]

Why r u dying yarn ? I’m sorry I was watching vids on how to dye my shirt but this is weird to me .

[@TheMyssT]

LoL...

[@julietbartolo9206]

Because white yarn is boring 😜

[@etm567]

"Comfortability"? How about the noun "comfort"? Is it really necessary to make up new words? "Depending on your comfortability..." or "Depending on your comfort," or "Depending on your level of comfort..." Does using made-up words make your yarn dyeing "more good"? Or maybe, god forbid, just "better"? How about "more prettier"?

[@purpleshirtblueskirt9005]

It's just an honest mistake. Geez.

[@bleerghify]

ew, get a life dude.

[@robbinabernathy5444]

Someone has too much free time on their hands.