The ChemKid Dyes Yarn with Sprinkles

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Channel: ChemKnits Tutorials · 2018 · Howto & Style

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Before heading off on our winter travels, I thought it would be fun to do one more ChemKnits video with Lucky.  I handed him some fun colored sprinkles and we decided to dye some 100% wool yarn!  http://shrsl.com/ptuq (KnitPicks Affiliate Link) 

VIDEO CONTENTS
[0:00] Introduction (the 100 g of 100% worsted weight wool yarn was presoaked in tap water + 2 T white vinegar.)
[1:37] The Sprinkles
[2:22] Adding sprinkles to the yarn
[5:41] The last sprinkles and wrapping up the yarn with plastic wrap
[6:46] Microwave on high for 4 min total (in 2 min increments)
[7:25] Microwaving the yarn a second time for 4 min after it had cooled completely
[7:51] Washing the yarn
[11:13] After letting the yarn soak overnight
[12:47] The finished yarn and conclusions 

For free knitting patterns and dyeing tutorials visit http://www.chemknits.com

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