Dyepot Weekly #314 - Dyeing KnitPicks Eco Superwash Yarn (Superwash Alpaca / Nylon Blend)

Thank you, Sam, for being my Lab Partner! Pick a video for me to edit and become a Last Minute Dyepot Weekly Lab Partner: https://www.etsy.com/listing/87882387... Dyepot Weekly Lab Partner: 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 Eco Superwash (70% Superwash Alpaca / 30% Nylon) - http://shrsl.com/34fli * KnitPicks Stroll Fingering Weight Yarn (75% Superwash Merino / 25% Nylon) - http://shrsl.com/2ly91 * KnitPicks Swish DK (100% Superwash Merino) - http://shrsl.com/2ly8y * Catering Steam Pan: https://amzn.to/2tGWYph * Digital Kitchen Scale - https://amzn.to/2XJgleB * Plastic Syringes for Measuring dye - https://amzn.to/3fCX4nP * Digital Kitchen Scale - https://amzn.to/2XJgleB * Purple Nitrile Gloves - https://amzn.to/2I6pRpl * Reusable Zip Ties - https://amzn.to/3fXa75K* or https://amzn.to/3bPdOag * NOTE: Amazon sometimes changes the zip tie listing to be non-reusable or removes the option I purchased. I use 12" white nylon reusable zip ties. Please check both the links and if it doesn't say reusable don't purchase! Deluxe Rubber Respirator - https://www.dharmatrading.com/tools/d... Safety Glasses - https://amzn.to/2ObzRl9 * 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... Face Masks for Dyeing Yarn - http://www.chemknits.com/2020/07/resp... FILMING EQUIPMENT DSLR Canon EOS80D - https://amzn.to/2PXWbMa * Webcam - Logitech C930e 1080P HD Video Webcam https://amzn.to/315Mge0 * (there is likely an upgraded version of this) Tripod (60") - https://amzn.to/3iUfBy5 * VIDEO CONTENTS: [0:00] Introduction and Eco Superwash vs Stroll [2:20] Presoaking the yarn Presoak in plain tap water overnight The Eco Superwash yarn doesn't soak up the liquid as quickly as the stroll. [4:14] The dyes Dharma acid dyes in True Black, Intense Iris (both for speckles) Dark Navy (liquid 1% stock) Mostly used Baby Blue Eyes, Peacock Blue, and Sea Spray [5:05] The dyebath 8 cups of water + 1 T white vinegar + 300 g of presoaked yarn (presoaked 24 hours) Yarn mop swish DK [6:37] Comparison Test 1: Adding Liquid Dye 1% stock of Navy [9:04] Comparison Test 2: Speckling True Black Dry dye powder [10:47] Thoughts on Speckling Techniques [13:31] Dyeing the final colorway [18:01] Flipping the yarn to dye the other side [21:20] Steam setting the yarn mop steam for 30 minutes, but i also steamed between the flips to get more dye on the mop and more coverage [21:45] Washing the yarn [23:39] The finished dry yarn and 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   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.