The Basics of Hand Dyed Yarn - How To Dye Solid Colours Part 1

[@Creative-Chaos]

I truly appreciate your videos. Your effort to educate all of us doesn’t go unnoticed, and I know it takes extra time and dedication on your part. You’re an outstanding teacher.

[@samcuttell9114]

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[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

That's wonderful to hear. I'm so glad you're finding this series helpful.

[@fritzifrey2908]

Since one week or so I am watching woll dyeing videos here on KZbin. Until now I watched approximately ... 40 to 50 in English and in German language. Yours are the absolutely best videos because of the very concrete informations and the detailed and explained instructions. I think I will watch all of your videos because I want to give hand dyed yarn made by myself a go. Thank you so much! Greetings from the cold Germany. ✨✨👍🏻👍🏻🤩🤩

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

Thank you so much for watching and greetings from cold Canada😊

[@My5sons1114]

This is a fascinating and informative series and I appreciate you sharing your knowledge! Thank you!! Your yarns are stunning!!

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

My pleasure, I'm glad you find the series informative. Thank you for the compliment and for watching.

[@alenemazzuca5118]

avid knitter, new spinner, and now planning to dye roving and yarn for personal use...I appreciate your knowledge and teaching style , thankyou

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

You are so welcome. Thank you for watching and happy dyeing!

[@misscharlotte160]

I can’t tell you how much I appreciate your sharing your expertise and knowledge of dyeing. It’s so great! I really want to try hand dyeing my own yarn now. Thank you ❤

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

Have fun with your new dye adventures.

[@nadinedonovan989]

Thank you for your videos! You are such an awesome teacher!😊

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

Wonderful. I'm glad you enjoy my videos. Thank you for watching.

[@michellekitson5405]

Hi. This video was great for learning how to dye yarns. I am quite interested in it. There is quite alot of work to do this and alot of artistic creativity. Thank you.

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

Your welcome and thank you for watching.

[@adrahtaylor7993]

Thank you I just found your video. I have been looking for solid colors of hand dyed your

[@JhonLasernatejidos]

muchas gracias,, difinitivamente cuando Dios pone un talento es maravilloso ver esa obra como se trasmite y comparte.. para ti un simple gracias.. saludos desde colombia

[@keturahspencer]

I've been watching a number of videos on dying lately. This is by far the best easiest to understand one of comedy accross so far. I love the way you break it down and explain the process.

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

That's good to hear. Im glad it was helpful for you and thank you for watching.

[@yarnsbythebay921]

Hi Sheryl. Recently my husband was quite ill in hospital for three weeks. Your chill voice and calm presentation helped me so much to stay calm myself. Off topic but thank you so much.

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

I hope your husband is now doing well. I'm so happy that my video provided some calm for you in what I'm sure was a very stressful time. Thank you for sharing that with me🤗

[@yarnsbythebay921]

@@EssenceofAutumnYarn thank you he is doing much better now. slow but steady

[@sarag1158]

This is incredibly thorough! I just want to make my own creations for me. Not for sale. One of my takeaways is that I should just buy some of your yarn.

[@valeriewhite5959]

You do a fabulous job explaining your processes. From tools to technique

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

Thank you very much and I'm happy that my explanations are clear so that they can be useful to you.

[@CriaAndKiddFW]

THANK YOU for this video! I've been looking for a step by step tutorial to make solids on my handspun yarn and roving. Reds are SO HARD to get what I want.

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

Your welcome. I'm glad it was helpful.

[@alyssagoodrich]

These videos are so well planned and informative. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with this community!

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

You are so welcome. I'm glad you find my videos helpful. Thank you for watching and supporting my channel.

[@chica7144]

I found your videos when looking for a tutorial on how to make the most of hand dyed yarn but then clicked on your series on dying yarn anyway and it's so interesting! I Just paused the video because I saw your logo for the first time and it's so so nice! I love it!

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

Thank you for the compliment on my logo. It was my husbands idea and I love how it turned out.

[@danichabarnard6480]

I have the brilliant idea that i would like to try and dye my own yarn for a sweater for myself, I actually anded up on one of your speckled yarn tutorials first, and searched your page for any more/other info you have to offer, your instructions, advice, and explanations are too notch I am really excited to try this dyeing adventure I'm about to enter. Thank you for taking the time to post these videos!

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

I'm so happy my videos are helpful and enjoy your dye adventures!

[@anadulce2726]

Thank you so much for sharing all this knowledge! I was feeling totally confused until I found your channel. Now I'm really excited I chose to dye wool, it's really beautiful, I'm inspired! Thank you!

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

That's great! I'm glad this was helpful. Have fun on your dye journey.

[@solangethompson4251]

Thanks so much. I love your videos. You're clear, calm and nice to listen to.

[@VoteBlue4Freedom]

I have an app called CALM, Mrs Sheryl could totally do A CALM storytime with ease.

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

I would actually enjoy doing that😄.

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

I'm glad you're enjoying my videos. Thank you for the kind words, It encourages me to keep making videos.

[@wanderingheartknits]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise! This video was so helpful for a newbie yarn dyer! 💜

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

Wonderful. I'm glad it was helpful. Enjoy your yarn dyeing.

[@annaketola7223]

Lovely, informative and even relaxing style. I will subscribe.

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

Thank you and welcome aboard!

[@JeremyPeirce]

I love the way you walk through things - and it's so amazing to see your set up. Thank you for sharing your expertise with all of us! Looking forward to the next installment!

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

You're welcome and thank you so much for the kind words. I look forward to sharing more of what I've learned.

[@robinboston5948]

You are a very good teacher. Your yarn is beautiful. You really have a nice set up, and a great space to work in. Thank you for sharing.

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

You're welcome and thank you for watching. I really do appreciate and enjoy the nice space I have to work in.

[@sjorchatodman34]

I always thoroughly enjoy your videos and how serenely you explain everything with ease and clarity. Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful work.

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

You're welcome and thank you for the kind compliment. Explaining things clearly is not always easy so I'm glad your finding the videos informative. Thank you so much for watching and the encouraging feed back.

[@kimthoangg]

Thank you for this! You explained it so simply and feel like all my questions were answered.

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

I'm glad it was helpful for you.

[@craftykimmer]

This came up on my feed after searching dyeing yarns. I’m so glad I found you! You are a great teacher and so calming to listen to.

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

Thank you and I'm so glad you found me too! I hope my videos are helpful and inspiring for your own creative projects.

[@kathisews9425]

Thank you so much for sharing your knowlege!! This is amazing! I just dyed my first 5 skeins of yarn and I'm completely in love 💖💖💖

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

That's awesome! I'm glad my videos were helpful.

[@michelleengland4562]

love it ty! ❤💕 Can you please make a video about what I need to start out - like materials, pans? what brands of dyes you recommend? Or maybe you already made a video about that - I will look for it! 😍😘

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

I have a playlist called the Basics of Hand Dyed Yarn. I cover most things there. I've linked the video about equipment below.kzbin.info/www/bejne/hKDZZ3eMo798bKssi=8WlShbL-f4-XeHsR

[@annahill-dombrowski1473]

Your yarn is beautiful and I look forward to learning more about the acid dying process.

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

Thank you. You can check out The Basics of Hand Dyed Yarn playlist for more tutorials.

[@Wool_River_Yarns]

I love watching and learning from you, your methods are brilliant. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience.

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

I'm glad you're enjoying my videos and thank you so much for watching.

[@deekay1641]

Thank you so much for sharing your time and expertise with us. You are a wonderful teacher, very thorough. I'm looking forward to the rest of the series. Your colors are gorgeous.

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

Thank you so much! I look forward to sharing more of what I've learned.

[@kelvinthomas5449]

Thank you! I really enjoyed your video and learned a lot. Thank you. You've got me that much closer to the tapestry weaving I want to do

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

Glad it was helpful!

[@tamarafaurot]

Wow! What a difference this made! Thank you so much for sharing your expertise.

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

Glad it was helpful and thanks for watching.

[@casuarinagirl8067]

Love all your videos, thank you for sharing your knowledge it’s been so interesting (and enjoyable) once again 🙏💖

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

You're welcome and thank you for the kind words, I appreciate it.

[@cookiesmith8545]

I’m so glad I found you. I have been wanting to dye yarn and you have made such a wonderful video for dying solid yarns. I know there will still be a lot of experimentation, but this video was soothing and informative!! Thank you!

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

I'm so glad you found this helpful. Have fun experimenting.

[@SoprisAlpacaFarm]

Thank you! I’m anxious to try this!

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

I hope you enjoy it.

[@desireeross9651]

I’ve learned so much again. Thank you.

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

You're welcome. Glad you enjoyed it and it was helpful.

[@keifus81]

Sheryl I just love your videos! So thoughtfully presented and explained. I'm especially excited to learn that its possible to overdye solids in the same pain. I'm curious to learn more about how to prevent dye run off/bleeding. Some of the acid dyes I've used have been tricky to set, especially extreme blue, which is one of my favorite colors to work with. Thanks for sharing your amazing techniques!

[@splash3211]

I have the same issue with some blues :(

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

I'm so happy you're enjoying the videos. Yes highly pigmented dyes such as some blues, turquoise and reds can be a challenge to fully exhaust. Some times not every last bit of dye will be absorbed. Depending on the dye and the amount used there may be a tint to the water and it's not totally clear. As long as the dye has set well into the yarn I wouldn't worry about that. You can help things along by adding more acid and make sure that there is enough heat. Also check your ratio of dye, the yarn can only absorb so much. Give the yarn enough time to heat set. When the dye has exhausted I keep the yarn heating for several hours to ensure the dye stays in the fibres. If the dye has been properly set usually there should be no worries of bleeding. Keep in mind bleeding and excess dye are different things. Bleeding is when the yarn has not been set properly and the dye is coming out of the fibres. However if the yarn colour is very saturated but properly heat set some excess dye may be present and it will show up when the yarn is washed. This isn't dye coming out of the fibres it's just residue that couldn't be absorbed. If the initial washing of the yarn doesn't take care of that it will eventually go away with a few more washes. Hopefully this was helpful.

[@eltorres8647]

Thank you for sharing your love of fibers and dyeing yarn. I am learning so much. 😄

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

You are so welcome. I'm happy the videos have been informative. Look forward to sharing more.

[@steviegiammarino4150]

I'm a first time viewer and found your video simply fascinating...I have added my name to your subscription' list and am looking forward to future viewing.....Thank you so much for sharing your time and talent. You are an inspiration!

[@aninehartog3950]

I love your dye series - I was wondering if you have a video on dyeing wool and cotton blend yards

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

As long as the percentage of protein fibre such as wool is high enough then the methods I show using acid dyes can be used. If the percentage of plant fibre such as cotton is higher, then a different type of dye and process is required. I don't dye plant based fibres so I don't have any experience with the dyes or techniques used for that.

[@aninehartog3950]

It is 50 wood and 50 cotton - will that work to gel a solid colour?

[@debra7688]

This is exactly what I have been trying to do. Dye a solid color. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge! Interesting that you use an oven.

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

Your welcome. Glad it was helpful.

[@angelahess1268]

Good job

[@julieflei]

Brilliant! Thank you for these videos.

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

Glad you like them.

[@sewobsessedmama8851]

Thank you so much! Makes so much more sense

[@barbaradunn104]

Sheryl, your presentation manner is very effective and wonderful to experience. Your dyed fiber is very organic looking, which appeals to many of us. A fiber artist once reminded me to forget perfection-that if folks want perfect they can go buy a machine made item. Your dyed yarn has character and a patina:-)

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

Thank you so much! Hand dyed yarn should in my opinion look like it was done by hand, after all that is what makes it special.

[@ltlwlwl5057]

LOVE your video!

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@studioaiyan2023]

Thank you so much for your in depth info. Super clear and very informative. The only thing I wasn’t clear about is how much milliliter is your cup? 250ml. Many thanks again

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

Yes 250ml

[@youzfuzzi]

What an excellent video- thank you for all you have shared and explained so well

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

Glad it was helpful and thank you for watching.

[@Itsme60804]

I just started crocheting at the beginning of the year and, as a chem lab employee, dyeing yarn intrigues me. What concentration of citric acid are you using? And where can I buy it? Also, what is the ratio of water in the pan to added citric acid? Love the video. I’ll probably try this in the coming weeks

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

This video may answer your questions. kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3iYaGaJaLmdgLc

[@carmenrolfe268]

Another great tutorial THANK YOU Sheryl..... much appreciated 💕

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[@TheRoseAndBluebird]

I really appreciate all the work you do to make these videos. I feel like we all need a creative outlet and you're a fantastic teacher. Thank you! question: does it matter how much water the skeins are floating in when you pour in your dye and then acid? The dye calculation is for the weight of the yarn, right... it doesn't matter how much water they're floating in? In this video you put 1c of acid in the bath for 600ml x 2 (2 diffferent reds). how much more acid do you use when doing the speckled yarns? you said "more" to make the yarn absorb the dye more quickly when it strikes the partially submerged yarn. Thank you!

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

Yes the amount of water matters. I don't measure out the water but when dyeing solids I want there to be enough water so that the dye can flow freely around the yarn for a more even coverage. I add enough water so that the yarn is fully submerged. With less water the dye tends to settle on the surface of the yarn quickly and depending on the result you want this may be ideal. The water level combined with the amount of acid can be varied to get different effects. I do a lot of experimenting to find what works for the result I'm going for.

[@superioradvantage]

Omg wonderful video

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@91freckles]

Love your chill and informative style! Just discovered your videos and will definitely be watching more! I also went to your website and ordered a mini skein pack!

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@VoteBlue4Freedom]

Thank you. Looking forward to more content. I don't dye yarn however watching the process is both educational and calming. Thanks for sharing 😊

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

I'm so glad you're enjoying my videos. We all need a bit of calm in our lives and it is wonderful to hear that my content can provide that. Thanks so much for watching and for your kind comment.

[@barbarareeves9669]

Great tips! Using 2 different reds is something I would like to try..... I would love to see how to dye with different colours without getting a muddy mess

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

I hope you give it a try and if you do let me know how it turned out.

[@danielleboots7032]

Love seeing all your yarn, thanks for sharing.

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

You are welcome and thank you so much for watching.

[@christinevoss6993]

These colors are beautiful. Thanks for sharing your craft.

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

Thank you and your welcome!

[@hemmerable]

Please forgive me if you've answered this question in another video. If I'm wanting to dye a sweater quantity of 6 skeins would you do them all in the same pan? Would it be too crowded? Or would you choose to do 3&3? What is your advice for uniformity? Thank you for the generosity of these videos. I so appreciate how your kind presence and thoughtfulness in your craft really shines through. 😁

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

If you can work comfortably with 6 at once and the pan is big enough then it would be better to dye it all together.

[@hemmerable]

@@EssenceofAutumnYarn thank you! 😊

[@mirandavikanderson6958]

Wow, I was playing on making solid colors, and I started with a cold vat, but I add my salt to my dye mix it in my pot, and then put my yarn it and slowly heat it, and it very solid compared to putting it into hot water first, but I think I will try you method. It looks 👌 😍 thanks love the video keep up the fun work

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

There's so many methods to dyeing yarn and it's enjoyable discovering new ways and techniques. For me it's practical to start with hot water but my way is definitely not the only way.

[@Hide_and_silk]

A cold water, no acid start is how I dye solid colours

[@suemercer9859]

Great episode. Always clear and understandable directions. Many thanks xox

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

You are welcome and thanks for watching.

[@marie-francepoulaert8939]

Hi Sheryl, thank you so much for your videos. You share such interesting and complete information so clearly. I am a knitter and enjoy understanding better the art of dyeing wool. 😍

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

You are so welcome and thank you for watching. I work hard to provide information that is easy to understand so I'm glad that you find the info I provide to be clear.

[@BorgaFamily]

Awesome video. Thank you. Complete newbie ... wanted to dye a solid my first time out.

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

Thank you for watching. Hopefully this video with help with your dyeing adventures.

[@adub_from_253]

I just found your channel today in starting my research into dying my own yarn. This was incredibly helpful and I can’t wait to dive into the rest of your content (by the way, those colors were GORGEOUS!!). I especially found the add’l context via the text on screen helpful as I was watching. Thanks again! ❤

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

I'm so glad this was helpful. Have fun on your yarn dyeing journey.

[@karliemymryk7039]

This video was so informative - thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and explaining everything so clearly!

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

My pleasure. I'm glad you enjoyed it and thank you for watching.

[@leonedraeger926]

Thank you ! I learn so much from your videos !

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

You are welcome and thank you for watching.

[@laurascholz7334]

I learned a lot, thanks.

[@KikaLeeM]

This is exactly what I was looking for!! Thank you so much!!

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

You're so welcome, glad it was helpful.

[@Leablak]

Your explanations are so great! I have had some acid colors sitting on my shelf for a year, because I was afraid to waste it and do everything wrong. And I couldn't find any specific answers for my questions. But after watching several of your videos, I now get it! And I canø't wait to color my own things to use in my viking-larp costumes, tablet weaving and other of my hobbies. Thank you :D

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

That's wonderful to hear. I'm glad my videos are helpful and have fun dyeing.

[@cclark1273]

Awesome!

[@SerendipityIsHere]

This was so helpful! Thank you!

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Yoursofine1234]

Hello.. I would like to see a color over. I have a ball of green wool that needs serious attention. Thx

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

The method for dyeing it solid would be the same as shown in the video. Just keep in mind that unless dyeing it a solid black the original colour will probably still show through a bit so depending on the shade of green use colours like blue, yellow or darker greens. You could also just add speckles (watch my speckle tutorial) over the original to jazz it up.

[@RHYTHMgirlMo]

Thank you so much for explaining this process so thoroughly. Appreciate your work ethic...inspiring!

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

You're welcome and thank you for watching. I appreciate the support of my channel.

[@sharonstuart5262]

Really lovely video thank you. I’m going to work out how to subscribe to you. Thank you. I am in the UK and I have never 16:39 before. I’m going to have a go with 75% alpaca, 25% rare breed 🦙 Wool. Bred locally down the hill from me in rural. North east England. Looking forward to following you and learning from you.

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

That sounds like wonderful fibre to work with. I'm sure you will enjoy experimenting and dyeing.

[@sarahendres5318]

Continued thanks for sharing your knowledge! I'm excited to give this a try.

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

That's wonderful. I hope you have fun experimenting.

[@jeribianca9013]

Awesome Sheryl! I love dyeing solids, but have been a bit intimidated to layer colors; therefore I am not completely satisfied with my end product (very flat). Once again, your technique and verbal instructions have provided inspiration! Thank you so much. 👍💕

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

Great! I'm glad it was helpful and inspiring.

[@otiliavicencio9104]

Que clase de tintes usas...gracias por los vídeos tan claramente explicados,Saludos desde Chile. ❤

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

dharma

[@prairiefirebird9902]

Thank you for sharing! This was so interesting!

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

Your'e welcome glad you enjoyed it.

[@Itiswhatitis55]

This is an excellent tutorial! Thank you for sharing your knowledge & experience!

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

You're very welcome and I'm glad it was helpful. Also thank you for watching.

[@jygood3718]

Lovely red. Would you get a different result if you mixed both dyes together, then put the yarn in?

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

The shade would probably be the same. However when using large amounts of dye like I did for the red I personally don't like to dump it all in at once. I find it's better to pour in half, make sure there is even coverage then apply the rest. That is the reason why I applied the 2 shades separately. This is my preference but my way is not the only way.

[@jygood3718]

@@EssenceofAutumnYarn Thanks, very interesting

[@GintareKnits]

Hi! love the video. Watching this again because when I have dyed my solids, there were few light spots after the yarns has dried. I would like them to be more tonal, so that means I have put in not enough acid dyes in the dye pan? It was more variegated rather then tonal.

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

You can try over dyeing them again to even out the colour.

[@trishylala]

This is so helpful I don’t get very solid solids lol I’ve tried cold water with no acid and acid in the water with the dye then adding heat to set But I’ve never started with hot water hot yarn no acid I can’t wait to see part 2 and then try this. I’ve had ok results if I have a lot of moving the yarn but I’m really worried about dyeing solid colors on easy felting yarns like mohair... so because of what a failure my solid dyeing is I’ve convinced myself that my home dyed semi solid or tonal is a bonus of hand dyeing and that if I wanted a true solid then I’d need to go buy commercial dyed yarn but this gives me hope!! I have to rewatch the acid mixture so I can get an approximation on low acid Thank u thank u thumbs up as always

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

Heat is vital when working with acid dyes. The combination of heat and acid is what will get the dyes to adhere to the fibres and the dyes dissolve better if hot water. I always make sure both the fibre and water is hot before applying any dye.

[@christinepatton1979]

@@EssenceofAutumnYarn do you maintain the heat while dying? I could not tell if there was a heat source under the pans as you added the dye and then the acid? Also, do you heat to a specific temperature ?

[@superioradvantage]

Fantastic video. If I do this at home what temperature do I set the oven for and for how long? Thank you

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

I wouldn't suggest using the same oven you cook your food in since chemicals and particles from the dye can settle on the interior of the oven and later end up in your food. I suggest using your stove top or hotplate burner instead. If you must use your oven then make sure to keep the pan covered so that dye particles don't settle in your oven and you probably know this but anything you use for dyeing such as pans utensils should be kept separate and not used for cooking. Set the oven as low as it can go to avoid damaging the yarn. For best results follow the dye manufacturers instructions for temp and amount of time.

[@agnesadyana7344]

Thank you for sharing your expertise. What I want to know is the acid how many milli should I used for 5skeins? Hope to hear from you soon.

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

You will need to experiment because there are so many factors that will determine the final result. If you want to dye a solid colour try using a small amount first (ex. 1/2 cup - 1 c) and see what happens. You can always use more. Remember the concentration and amount of dye used, as well as the strength of the acid and when you add it are also factors to consider. Experimenting is the only way to figure out exactly what will work for you.

[@elvirakammerscheid6340]

Hello! Your tutorial has given me courage, thank you! I have 1000gr fine French Menrino spun and want to dye them solid light blue. I had thought so leave them in a 30l bucket filled with hot (63°C) overnight and the next day ( then I think the color is absorbed) add citric acid. And then to heat. I think this is a good way to do it. What do you think? love to you Elvira p.S. I write to you from Germany

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

The yarn probably will not absorb all the dye until the acid added.

[@elvirakammerscheid6340]

@@EssenceofAutumnYarn I thought to add the acid only the next day because I want the color to be absorbed evenly. Thanks anyway for your advice!

[@ellennordal5859]

Very inspiring, beautiful colors. Do you need a dedicated oven for this (is it safe to cook food in the oven after dyeing?) And what temperature do you set it for and how long do you heat it? Thanks!

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

What ever you use for heat setting your yarn should only be used for that. I use a proofing oven (used in bakeries for rising dough), the highest heat setting on it is 200 and that is what I set it at. I heat set for a minimum of 2 hrs but usually longer. I can do that because there is no direct heat in my type of oven so I don't have to worry about heat damage to the fibres.

[@dianafoegelle4982]

I love learning from you. Your hand dyed yarn is beautiful. Do you mind sharing the type of oven you use?

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

Thank you. It's a proofing oven. It's used primarily for rising dough or keeping food warm. You can find these at restaurant suppliers.

[@ourkrewful]

This was a great video-very informative! Please consider for future videos that the gloves scraping on the metal can feel like nails on a chalkboard for some folx 😄😬. I watched anyway because it was so good!

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

Noted!

[@rose_roots]

Do you have a heat source on, under the pans, when you pour the dye and the acid?

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

I use a proofing oven as a heat source so the yarn and water are preheated in there before I apply the dye. I take the pans out of the oven, apply the dye and then put it back in. So no there is no heat source under the pan while I'm doing the application but the yarn and water is hot.

[@kathosim501]

I love deep, saturated solids; but I also like kind of a tonal look where there is a slight variegation in the depth of color, but subtle. Is there a technique for achieving that? I’d love to learn it.

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

I find that hand dyed yarn even if dyed a solid deep colour will still have subtle variations that really come to life when used in a project.

[@sheilaramirez4488]

Hello! Thank you so much for sharing your process. When initiating the dyeing, do you use warm water to put the yarn in, or can it be regular temperature?

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

I always pre heat my yarn (I like to to see steam coming off of it) before any dye is added.

[@myrany8407]

I gave up on dying years ago after I spun 5 pounds of merino and tried to dye it a deep burgundy (5 tries of 1 pound each) and every time I ended up with hot pink or muddy brown. I am beginning to think my mistake was in not doing the color in stages like you do. I may just have to try this again.

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

I wish you success.

[@wendyzhawred9008]

I love watching your videos. I’m just wondering, does the amount of water you add to the pan first from the faucet not have to be accurate? Does it not affect the the final color?

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

I have a pretty loose approach to dyeing and that's just my style. I don't ever measure the water. I can eyeball the level of water and adjust it to achieve the look I'm going for. The amount of dye is more important to me so I will measure that.

[@mistyross8831]

Could you do videos on solid colors but at different tints

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

The process would be exactly the same just the amount of dye used would change (ex. if 1 skein takes 100ml of dye for a strong depth of shade reduce the dye by 50% or 25% for a lighter shade of the same colour).

[@KittenBowl1]

I love this video! Thanks for sharing great information and showing us the process. I’ve never dyed yarns but I wanted to see what are involved as I can’t find colors I like to make my own just for myself. Also I wanted to see if I can use local dyes (I live in Japan and we have many traditional dyes too and I don’t have access to many hand dyed yarns locally..). I’m looking forward to watch your other videos! I just subscribed to your channel! 🙂 Thank you!

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

Greetings from Canada to Japan😊. I'm glad you enjoyed the video and found it helpful. Thank you so much for subscribing.

[@TraciesDaiseyDezign]

Love your colors Sheryl! You really do an amazing job!! Will you be adding any summer brights to your shop? I LOVE the autumn color ways!🤗❤️

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

Thank you. I plan to do so soon. If you wish sign up for my newsletter to be notified when new yarn has beed added to the website. www.essenceofautumnyarn.com/subscribe

[@TraciesDaiseyDezign]

@@EssenceofAutumnYarn Thank you Sheryl!! I sure did!! Glad I found your channel! You have so much to offer!

[@lukastemberger]

This is awesome! I have a specific situation. There's a wool jacket that my partner likes and I tried to get it, but it's discontinued and sold out everywhere. I managed to find the exact same jacket in a different (lighter, beige) color. There's a pattern on the wool fabric that looks like large square patches. The jacket is NN07 Gael. Now, my plan is to figure out how to dye the patches by hand to change the color from the beige version to the darker brown version. Is this doable? I was thinking of using a brush to apply the acid dye and heat with a steamer to set it.

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

It definitely sounds like a challenge. I don't have enough information to give an opinion or advise about this.

[@cherylfrain2592]

Well explained 👏

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

Thank you 🙂.

[@lmadore8604]

Hi Sheryl, I want to overdye a wool/alpaca blend that is a sapphire blue with RIT liquid dye (navy blue). How do I calculate how much I need ? The RIT liquid dyes come in 8oz bottles, or would I be better to buy the powder? Also, you stated it takes acid and heat, but you aren't showing heating the pans. Are you just using really hot water?

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

Hi there. RIT Dyes are different from acid dyes and I have never used them. It would be best to follow the manufacturer directions. I have a steam oven that heats up the yarn before I start dyeing. I take the yarn out, apply the dye then return it to the oven.