The Basics of Hand Dyed Yarn (Part 3 Section 2) - Wash, Dry, Skein, Clean

Hi and welcome back. This is the continuation of Part 3 in a series of videos specifically about the techniques and methods I use when creating hand dyed yarn. However before the dyeing process begins there are a few things to know which I call the BASICS.
These Basics include what you need to know before you get started dyeing yarn and will be the foundation to build on as you learn how to create your own unique works of art with fibre.
Protein Fibre, Dye, Acid, Heat and the Tools I use were covered in the previous videos, now in Part 3 - Section 2 we will talk about WASHING & DRYING the yarn, SKEINING yarn and CLEANING tools and equipment.
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[@dye2knit]

Thank you for being so generous with your information. Your voice and teaching are so calm and relaxing. Makes me feel less intimidated by the process.

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

Thank you. I'm so glad you feel less intimidated. That really is the purpose of my videos, to build confidence and just enjoy the learning process.

[@laurascholz7334]

I am so incouraged, thank you.

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

I'm happy to hear that. Glad you enjoyed this.

[@Wool_River_Yarns]

You are such a treasure, your presentation is thorough, as well as your style. I’m just starting my dye journey, I’ve played with yarn for 50+ years and your videos are giving me the confidence to step in. 😊

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

That's awesome! Glad my videos are giving you the confidence to step into the wonderful world of yarn dyeing.

[@amygregg1658]

Thank you so much for this series! I love how detailed you are in your teaching.

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

You are welcome, I'm glad you find my teaching skills useful. Sometimes I wonder if I'm being clear enough so this was nice to hear.

[@everydaywithashley6702]

I also want to add a THANK YOU! You share some much helpful information in this series and I actually feel just about ready to try to dye yarn with acid dyes!

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

Have fun experimenting with dyeing. I know you will love it.

[@newbieknitandcrochet4312]

These are not at all obvious and silly tips. Thanks so much for creating this series. I am just a budding hobbyist, and I’ve learned so mush useful information from you.

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

You're welcome. I'm glad this series has been helpful and thank you so much for watching.

[@nadinedonovan989]

Thank you! I appreciate your tips. I don’t think any of them is silly

[@casuarinagirl8067]

That was so interesting. Thank you for sharing once again, just love your calm voice also. Yarn is gorgeous 🥰

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

You're welcome and thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@crochetcreativity]

wow so useful video thank you so much😍😍

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

Glad it was helpful. My pleasure.

[@beanixdorf6977]

You’ve inspired me. And given me much much instruction on dyeing.

[@jilllindfield2187]

Thankyou so very much for these fabulous videos, I love your voice and your style too 😁😁

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

You are so welcome and thank you for watching.

[@DawnEdwards6267]

Thank you!!! I have watched all your videos and I appreciate you being so generous with you knowledge in this art.

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

You are so welcome and thank you for watching.

[@leonedraeger926]

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge! I have learned so much!

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

Your welcome and I'm glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching.

[@christinevoss6993]

I learned so much in this series. Thanks for taking the time to do them.

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

I'm glad the videos are helpful. Thank you for watching.

[@denisem1632]

Hi thanks for sharing 😊

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

Thanks for watching😊

[@IronEarthDesigns]

Thank you. The shower curtain rings idea was brilliant. Also didn't know about the proofing oven idea.

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

Glad it was helpful. These are ideas I learned from other dyers over the years.

[@molecreekdesigns8461]

Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom!

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

You are welcome. I enjoy sharing what I have learned. Thank you for watching.

[@eileencollins3126]

I have watched all your Basics of Hand Dyed Yarn series, and think it is very thorough, well put together and organized. I learned to dye many years ago in college, and have recently started dyeing again. Thanks very much for the refresher series. Well done. I am now a subscriber.

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

Wonderful! I'm glad these videos have been helpful and thank you so much for supporting my channel.

[@freyja8988]

Thank you for this series of incredibly thorough, yet approachable, videos. I was so overwhelmed while researching yarn dyeing and I honestly was ready to give up until I found your channel. You are a great teacher, and very down to earth which is hard to come by sometimes on KZbin. I especially appreciate this video that shows a lot of your work space areas - my setup will be in my basement so it’s highly relevant! I plan to make my first attempt at dyeing this Saturday, will probably have you right there “with me” while I rewatch the vids on my laptop!

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

Have fun dyeing and I'm glad my videos are helpful for you. Enjoy!

[@splash3211]

I just love your videos. I cant wait to see the different techniques. I tried a few but it is a neverending learning. and your sentence "Dye gets everywhere" - so true. it is so true :)

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

Your right, dyeing yarn is a never ending process of learning and that's what makes it so addictive and exciting. I'm glad your enjoying my videos and I look forward to sharing more techniques I've learned.

[@melissaj1881]

Thank you Sheryl. Love your style. I’ll watch again before I actually dye something. I’d love to see your yarn in projects too.

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

Your welcome and thank you for watching. I hope this video is helpful when you try out dyeing for yourself.

[@yakashmereyarns]

You’re amazing 🎉❤

[@valm7192]

Hi from France ! I’m watching all your videos with great interest even if I have no intention of starting to dye my wool…but your videos are so interesting! Thanks !

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

Thank you for watching.

[@barbkean6672]

I'm starting a wee bit of a yarn dyeing journey, and your videos are so helpful. Can't wait for the next video on solid colors. Your yarn is lovely.

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

Im so glad you're finding the videos helpful and congrats on the start of your dyeing journey. Look out for the solid colour tutorials near the end of May.

[@yakashmereyarns]

Learned a lot thank you ❤

[@sarawutzke1069]

This was a great series! Thank you for sharing so much information

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

You're welcome. There is more to come with this series so stay tuned.

[@juliannefetheryarn]

Wonderful series, thank you so much :)

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

Your welcome. Glad you enjoy it!

[@lisajarvis3820]

Learning a lot from you ~ much appreciated!!❤

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

That's great!

[@radoradev5637]

Awesome videos! Thanks for all the info 😃 What is the warmer next to the sinks called and model name ?

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

The manufacturer for the proofing oven is Metro but any restaurant supply company will have something similar.

[@karlamilton5281]

I completely agree with the others. These videos have explained so much and you do it very well

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

Thank you for the kind words.

[@M00sel]

Thank you for the information. Did you use a spin dryer before the yarn was hung to dry?

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

Yes I did.

[@Mel79439]

When cleaning he pans, can you do it on the stove? Heating it up and adding water and soap, then cleaning. Would that bring the dye out better?

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

No I doubt it. Scrubbing the pans with an abrasive is all that's needed.

[@johannafreeburn3061]

thankyou so much for sharing this info ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

You are so welcome.

[@paulajohnson6943]

I’m really enjoying your yarn dyeing basics videos. You explain things so clearly and simply. Thanks so much for sharing your expertise!

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

That's great! Im glad your enjoying the basics series and I hope it's helpful for you in your own creative journey.

[@Devrat1]

Very clear instructions. I was struggling with yarn dyeing. Good idea to dye the yarns without Acid to get the desired shade and then to add acid & heat. Can you suggest, what process to do additionally so that the colors do not run while washing. Thank you and greetings from India .. 😊

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

I'm glad this video was helpful. Using hot or warm water while washing can cause the dye to run so make sure to wash in cold water only.

[@michaeljayragland3804]

Hi Devrat, I live in India too and have been thinking of trying my hand at yarn dyeing. Do you have any tips as to where to source yarn and which dye to use?

[@ltlwlwl5057]

Gosh, your color styling is gorgeous.

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

Thank you so much!

[@kristelllouette2380]

merci i love your work bonjour de france

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

Merci😊

[@maryk.4980]

I am from Germany and so thankful for your great Videos! Thank you very much, very interesting and helpful. Please more Videos. I love it so much.

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

Thank you! Will do!

[@pixiebellshop]

Mr. Clean Magic Erasers work great to get the residue out of the pans too, if you have troubles using cleansers.

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

Great tip!

[@lovannahsirois4932]

Thank you very much for this content! I realize that I'm half-assng the clean up, so thank you so stating the obvious...clean...clean and then clean ;)

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

Glad it was helpful. I don't enjoy cleaning up at all but the fun of playing with dyes makes up for it.

[@susiewillis7376]

You are a wonderful teacher and your yarn is beautiful. Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge.

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

Thank you for the wonderful comment, my pleasure and again thank you so much for watching.

[@yonipasman7011]

Thank you so much! I love watching your videos, even the ones that are about cleaning (which I hate).

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

I hate clean up too. Thanks for watching.

[@majaellegaard5500]

Thankyou for inspiration ... i love watching 👏🥰

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

You’re welcome and thank you for watching😊

[@trishylala]

I made a video of myself dyeing on my channel... it is by no means a tutorial lol it’s more that I wanted to document what I did. I have the basics down but where I really fall short is putting colors together. I am always afraid to dye complimentary colors on the same skein in fear of getting mud. I love the look of a skein layered with all the colors I know I’m supposed to wait for one color to strike or exhaust if I don’t want the dyes to mix. I have no interest in dyeing for a business I just think it’s really fun but I do seem to lack that artistic element that helps me put beautiful colors together I’m excited to see the technique vids next also

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

You did a fantastic job with your colour! I love how it turned out. I can tell that you're willing to experiment and and try things to see what works. Don't fear the "mud". Even when you thought an idea you had could go wrong you still went ahead and tried it out. Keep doing this and you will be surprised with what you will learn and come up with. This is also how you will develop your colour sense and artistic style of dyeing. You're doing great, keep up the good work.

[@kathymikulin9006]

Wow your work area is amazing how you have it set up!

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

Thank you. It's a small space but efficient and a pleasure to work in.

[@ewe2me2ud46]

All of your videos are great. When you hang up your skeins to dry, do you put something on them to weigh them down? I find my yarn “curls” if I don’t keep it hanging tight. Hope this makes sense.😊

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

No I don't. I find that most of the kinks are taken care of when I skein them up.

[@teenwphoto]

This could be because the yarn has too must twist. You can try wet finishing and thwacking it but weighting it will only mask the problem and it can effect your end product if you create something with overspun yarn.

[@danielleboots7032]

Thank you Cheryl. I am saving onion skins for now. No plans to dye now, but I am preparing.

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

Sounds like you're going to try some natural dyeing, a bit of a different process. I've never tried it myself, let me know how it goes for you.

[@danielleboots7032]

@@EssenceofAutumnYarn I have dyes for cotton yarns, but not acid dyes. I have to use my kitchen, so, I want to start safely. I am procrastinating at this point. My first step is to get lots of onion skins. When I was a teenager I tie dyed. I enjoyed it. I will definitely let you know how everything goes. Thanks again.

[@jacicrowder6106]

Curious to know how many Hanks you dye of one color for your shop?

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

Usually 6 skeins per colour. That amounts fits comfortably in the pan and I like to do about 10 colours per base. That gives me 60 skeins and that is what I can get on to one shelf where I store the finished yarn.

[@jacicrowder6106]

@@EssenceofAutumnYarn cool. I enjoy your videos. Thanks for sharing.

[@EssenceofAutumnYarn]

@@jacicrowder6106 You're welcome and thank you for watching.