Dyeing Yarn with Hawaiian Punch

2,683 views · Published 28 September 2017 · 6:52 · Indexed 31 October 2026

Channel: ChemKnits Tutorials · 2017 · Howto & Style

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When I was a child, Hawaiian Punch was a favorite birthday party treat.  As and Adult, I look at the deep red color and wonder what kind of yarn we could create with it!  Let's dye 100 g of 100% wool yarn with 2 L of Hawaiian Punch. What kind of color will we get?

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Video Contents
[0:00] Introduction and pouring Hawaiian Punch on the yarn (100 g of 100% worsted weight wool yarn)
[1:59] Adding the rest of the punch inside of the microwave
[2:26] After heating for 20 min in 4-5 min intervals in the microwave
[3:24] Removing the yarn from the dyebath
[4:37] Washing the yarn
[5:25] Conclusions and the finished yarn


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