Dyepot Weekly #220 - Dyeing Speckled Yarn with Fluorescent Acid Dyes on the Countertop

Thank you, Shawna Jones, for sponsoring this episode of Dyepot Weekly! Learn more about sponsoring an episode of Dyepot Weekly: https://www.etsy.com/listing/61858832... ITEMS USED IN THIS VIDEO (or frequently used in my videos): (All Links labeled with a "*" are affiliate links, which means I earn a commission sales made through these links.) KnitPicks Stroll Fingering Weight Yarn (75% Superwash Merino/ 25% Nylon) - http://shrsl.com/2eqc1 * KnitPicks Swish DK (100% Superwash Merino Wool) - http://shrsl.com/2eqby * Catering Steam Pan: https://amzn.to/2tGWYph * Purple Nitrile Gloves - https://amzn.to/2I6pRpl * Reusable Zip Ties - https://amzn.to/3bPdOag * NOTE: the listing that I originally purchased is here: https://amzn.to/2Oz3xqj * but the brand seems to have updated it to include non-reusable zip ties. This has updated back to the original item in the past, but just in case I'm leaving a new link for a brand that I haven't tried. Deluxe Rubber Respirator - https://www.dharmatrading.com/tools/d... Dharma Acid Dyes - https://www.dharmatrading.com/dyes/dh... Dharma Squeeze Bottles - https://www.dharmatrading.com/tools/s... My favorite tools and equipment for dyeing yarn - https://www.chemknits.com/2019/07/the... VIDEO CONTENTS: [0:00] Introduction [1:06] The Dyes Fluorescent Fuschia, Purple Pop, and Fluorescent Safety Orange [1:51] The yarn Stroll Fingering weight yarn, add 4 T white vinegar to the presoak [2:47] Mixing the dyes with citric acid [3:52] Speckling with straight dye powder Steam set the yarn for 30 min on the stove top in a steamer baseket [10:34] Speckling with powder mixed with citric acid [16:25] Removing the first speckled yarn from the steamer basket [17:30] Yarn mop [19:23] Checking in on the steaming yarn [20:36] Washing the yarn [23:49] The finished dry yarn [28:12] Conclusions Dyepot Weekly Playlist:    • Dyepot Weekly   Leave No Dye Behind Playlist:    • Leave No Dye Behind - Dyeing with Leftover...   Frequently Asked Questions Playlist:    • What You Can't Dye with Food Coloring   Sponsor an episode of Dyepot Weekly: https://www.etsy.com/listing/61858832... ChemKnitsCreations Etsy Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/chemknitscr... ChemKnits Patreon:   / chemknits   ChemKnits Lab Facebook Group:   / chemknitslab   ChemKnits Blog: http://www.chemknits.com Zazzle Merchandise: https://www.zazzle.com/chemknitsmerch... The above links are affiliate links, which means I earn a commission on sale of items purchased through these links. All items used in this video were purchased and selected by me unless otherwise stated. All thoughts and opinions are my own.