I’ve never attempted to dye my own yarn. After watching this video, I just might try it. But I’m going to have to do a little more research so that I’m not going into it completely clueless LOL. Wonderful job on that dyed yarn....it’s beautiful! Thank you!

Wow! I am so impressed with how beautiful it works up when done. It's not at all like I expected. At first I was thinking it was too much trouble to dye you own yarn but now that I see the results I'm sold. Thank you for sharing this tutorial.

"I'm always making useless cashmere things for babies. And they HATE it!" I laughed so hard

@cbugstudio

5 жыл бұрын

We hope you laughed harder than those babies did (they did not laugh)!

Very informative and a pleasure to watch. You're adorable! Thank you I'm totally going to try this!

I’ve dyed yarn a couple of times, and would love to try more after watching your video and probably even more.

Thank you for showing the swatch. Looks great and was surprised how it knitted up.excellent.

This was a dandy class......just starting to learn different methods of dyeing my handspun! Thank you!

Awesome thanks! I'm thinking of dipping my toes into dying my own yarn so this would be a great way to try it out and see how I like it!❤️

You make the yarn look so beautiful & fantastic looking . Great job 👍👍

Thank you, great class. I learned a LOT!

As an avid knitter, this is the coolest thing! Must try! 😍

Beautiful yarn. Thank you for showing how it looked knitted up.

@cbugstudio

5 жыл бұрын

That's the fun part, right?!

@jeannie9101

4 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous!!! Love this!!!

so so helpful! thank you for all the little tips and how-tos!

@cbugstudio

6 жыл бұрын

We're so glad you thought so! Thanks for your comment!

My first time viewing this. The yarn is gorgeous and knits up beautifully. I only have basic hand knitting skills, but I would love to have a go sometime. Not got the confidence to do so yet. Thank you. 😊

I think I've watched this video around 20 times now. Each time taking notes so I don't destroy my yarn. Nearly every time, I catch a funny little comment by Faith, that I've somehow missed before. And I LOVE IT! Today, I caught the "Haunted Microwave" comment 👻

@cbugstudio

6 жыл бұрын

You are so sweet to say! We love doing these videos and are happy you're enjoying them!

Glad to see how to make a hank from a skein or ball. Good to see how to tie it also to keep from getting tangled.

@cbugstudio

5 жыл бұрын

The ties are occasionally tedious but essential!

Thank you very much) great colors! Im from Russia and my English is not very good but your lesson is great and I understood almost everything))) you are great!!!))) thank you ))

@cbugstudio

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Anna! We're happy you liked it!

This is super! :D Thank you food sharing, lovelies. ♡ Have a beautiful weekend. Xx

That was awesome , thank you guys so much. 😁

Cool love the colors . thanks

Loved this amazing video! Years ago I dyed something with Kool-Aid. I can’t remember if it was yarn or tee-shirts! Your yarn turned out great! Thanks!

off topic... wanted to tell you that your hair is so beautiful in every way. thanks for a great tutorial. the 3 colors made a GORGEOUS colorway! I was amaaaaazed!!!

@cbugstudio

6 жыл бұрын

Maria you are TOO kind! We'll pass along the sweet words to Faith. Thanks for watching!

Thank you for this informative video. I LOVED that you showed a knitted swatch so I could see how beautiful the yarn turned out. If you don't mind a suggestion, when someone in your audience asks a question, please repeat the question so viewers can understand your responses.

love all the amazing tips!!:)

She’s adorable and this was sooo cool to watch!👍

@cbugstudio

5 жыл бұрын

You are so sweet to say Lorna!

@lornavalentin3687

5 жыл бұрын

Creativebug Studios oh you’re so very welcome!👍

Loved this class!

@fnhale

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Gerrie!

Awesome. Looking forward to making my own.

I feel a yarn dying session coming on. Can’t wait to try this. 🤩

@Gingersnapcharlie

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome tutorial.

It looks really cool.

just discovered your channel, loved it!!

citric acid is used for preserving food. I get mine at the health food store in bulk.

@cbugstudio

6 жыл бұрын

Great tip Kelly!

This was amazing! Thank you 😊

@cbugstudio

6 жыл бұрын

So glad you thought so Amanda! Thanks!

Thank you so much! I'm new to dyeing yarn and i was a little overwhelmed with everything and did not dare to do it for a while. Your video is very helpful! The results is super nice! I still don't know which colour i want to associate yet... ^^ Also, on a totally unrelated note : wow you're so pretty!!! (genuine compliment coming from a married woman, so i'm not hitting on you or anything! haha :D) The thought just came to me several times during the video and thought I would tell you ^^ Once again, thank you so much for that really nice and well explained video. It de-dramatized the whole process a lot for me!

great class !!!!! Thank you very much

@cbugstudio

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Hayet! Happy you enjoyed it!

So pretty!😍

great video, looks beautiful. You are a great host.

@cbugstudio

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gristle!

Great video!

Beautiful 😍

Beautiful explanation

I love dyeing . i use ty dye . thanks

There was a question about using Lumiere (sp?) light activated ink to “dye”. Totally different technique needed. The ink works more like a paint on the surface of the yarn. It wouldn’t work with the process shown here, and it might affect the feel of the yarn,

Just watched & subscribed...loved it. My goal for 2018 is to start dyeing my own yarn. I plan to start with sock weight. I would like to use the crockpot method since I'm nervous about regulating heat in microwave or stove. Do you have any tutorials or tips for this method? TIA!

very nice idea and completed tutorial Thank you so much jaime ton sourir tu es charmante

Good work mam.... ♥

I want to use this method to dye several skeins and then knit a sweater with them as the colors are just gorgeous! I know the first obstacle will be trying to get all the skeins to look like they're from the same dye lot. Second, after that rinse is done at the end with the same temperature water will the yarn be "dye fast" when it dries? For example, if you wore the sweater over a white shirt would the dye bleed on to the shirt? When I'd go to hand wash the sweater would more dye come out by in the sink? Thanks for a great tutorial!

Hi there Faith, great video, thank you, and I adore your swatch! I'm doing my first ever dyeing and on Christmas Day I did a dusky rose/purple/lavender semi-solid immersion dye on 100% superwash merino. Today, I've done your speckle method on a 55/45 BFL/silk skein in a steamer. I only have a blue and bright pink dyes. (Don't worry, this will be rectified VERY soon!) I steamed for 35 mins but I think the heat may have been too low for most of that time as loads of pink dye came out when I washed it. Or could it have been because I had dry lumps of dye powder that didn't get properly absorbed? I was too impatient to wait for it to cool, so I put hot water in the sink (white, ceramic) and carefully added the yarn. Moved about vv gently with tongs and water went deep pink, but after about 30 seconds, the water started to get lighter until after about 2 mins, it was completely clear again! I gave it another hot rinse with some Soak, and a tiny bit of pink dye came out but again after a minute or so the water was completely clear. Would you expect this to happen? And is my dye fast now or not? Many thanks, Helen x

Loved the video! But I have a question, how would get an ombre effect when hand-dying yarn? Also have you every dyed Alpaca yarn, any tips? Thanks!

Great and cheerful presentation! Can the same spot dying and wrapping be used with food colors? Or does it have to be the powder? Thanks again!

Love this! Can't wait to try it but was wondering if you can us a normal microwave used to microwave food (or does it have to be just for microwaving dyed yarn?) and also, I know if you do it stovetop, you need to use cookware just for dying. If you do it that way, after you pull out the yarn, can you just dump out the water (same with when you do a rinse at the end to remove the dyes) out into the kitchen sink or again, do you need a special sink due to the dyes? Thanks so much!!!

@damok9999

5 жыл бұрын

i use my microwave for both and i'm still alive, if you have your own septic tank the acid will kill the good bacteria in it... you can neutralize with baking soda (get PH to 7)

Good work

@cbugstudio

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Anita!

I love your hair, natural curls are so pretty! but you hardly ever see them anymore. All the girls in my family have wild curls.

@cbugstudio

5 жыл бұрын

We've passed along your sweet words to Faith and you've made her blush. You are too kind!

Oh my goodness find me a use for my salad spinner because I never use it for my sandwich because I’m too lazy but I definitely will use that for dying yarn! LOL #Priorities

@cbugstudio

5 жыл бұрын

Right?! Faith reports that her salad spinner is for crafting only because it saves her from having to use it for actual food!

Love this! Can you list the names of the acid ink colors used? Thank you!!

@fnhale

7 жыл бұрын

Oh great question! I used 624 Turquoise, 630 Hot Fuchsia, and 602 Bright Yellow.

HI LOVED THE SHOW.. How did you dry the yarn? I am wondering if you would show a detailed dying with the acrylic yarn and with speckled & the wet dye as well? THANK YA THANK YA

@cbugstudio

5 жыл бұрын

Ooh great ideas Kathleen! We'll ask her!

You remind me of Olive Pendarghast from Easy A.

It's so pretty! How many minutes do I have to turn? What's the name of the dye? Where can I buy it?

Thank you so much for the tutorial! Would it be ok to use my kitchen microwave with the acid dyes? Or do you need a dedicated microwave for that?

@cbugstudio

5 жыл бұрын

It is recommended that if you're dying yarn in a microwave you do not use the same one as you use for food. Good question!

Nice tutorial, but I would like to see more on dying cotton yarn...not many of those out there

@cbugstudio

6 жыл бұрын

Great idea, and thanks for commenting!

Great video! What if you want to have a base of white and pink yarn with a few speckles of color? Do you dye the pink part first, then wash and dry the yarn then redo what was in the video for the speckles?

@cbugstudio

6 жыл бұрын

Hmm good question Carol. You may want to dip-dye it in a pot first, but it shouldn't need drying in between dyes. As you can see with the outcome here, the speckles turn into blobs anyway so it'll be a fun surprise no matter how you do it!

Thanks for all the info! Tell the camera person to sit still and zoom out next time. ;) Thanks!

I like this workshop learning to dye the yarn this way! You explained it so well. Thank you. I am just wondering, if it is possible to use creamy like fluid colors. So far I have seen in the video, you are using dry color powder.

@cbugstudio

6 жыл бұрын

You're more than welcome to use fluid colors, but you won't get the same speckled effects and the colors will be more widely spread out. If this is the effect you're looking for though, totally give it a try!

@birgitguersoy1489

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 🌻🌷

I use superwash yarn to dye and even if I rinse it with cold water directly from microwave when it is hot, it does not felt

@cbugstudio

5 жыл бұрын

That's great to hear! Thanks for the insight!

Amazing, how do you do gradient? Thank you for the beautiful tutorial

@cbugstudio

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your kind words! And a gradient is a much more complicated process - maybe one for a future video!

Are there any brands of wool that you can suggest? I'm trying to stay within a budget but would like some decent yarn to try dying. Also, should the water that I soak the yarn in be warm or room temp? And how much vinegar to water?

@zenabeeduran5711

6 жыл бұрын

Soda C

@damok9999

5 жыл бұрын

warm water to soak with, 1 cup vinegar per gallon is plenty

Can you dye the same skein twice? Like a base color and then again for speckles?

Did I hear correctly that this due will work on nylon? Is 100% creslan acrylic fiber the same or should I use some other method to dye?

I loom knit

The girl commening in the background sounds JUST like Stevie Levine

@heartcrafts3426

6 жыл бұрын

(Good Mythical Morning)

To answer one of the questions; you can dye yarn to be light activated or glow in the dark dye powders and paints but from an article I read you can only dye light colored yarns such as white, yellow, light green, light blue, but you can't dye dark colors you can buy a pack of powder on Amazon for $6.50 and oh can buy fluorescent light dyes as well.

What jacquard colors were used? And thank you for a great video

@cbugstudio

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment! And thanks for reminding us to post the colors in the description! They are: 624 Turquoise, 630 Hot Fuchsia, and 602 Bright Yellow.

You mentioned putting it in the oven at 220°, but you didn't say for how long. Or is this another thing of checking the yarn frequently to see of its finished? Also, the saran wrap us safe in the oven? Thanks, Tina

@cbugstudio

6 жыл бұрын

Great question Tina! I think a microwave is most efficient and steaming it on a stovetop to be the second most efficient but if you're going to use the oven, check it after 20 minutes and press to see if the liquid looks clear when you press down on the skein, and check every 10 taking it out after an hour, max, if you can't achieve clear liquid before then. Good luck!

@tinahobert1946

6 жыл бұрын

Creativebug Studios I went for the stove top, and I'm not sure if it was you or possibly someone else that suggested, using a metal hanger bent to keep it out of the water, if you don't have a steamer. Not sure what caused it, the heat against the hanger and the saran wrap, or just the heat over all, but the saran wrap melted-yes melted!! I was practically crying while trying to hurry and pull the saran wrap off the yarn. Not from the heat being felt when I originally, out of instinct, pulled it out with my bare hands and tried to rip away the wrap, unsure if had damaged the yarn, but from the sheer frustration of it not working right for me. Obviously something I did was wrong. Not at all blaming you in anyway just so you know. P.S. I won't know if the yarn is ruined until it's clear, and possibly dried.

@cbugstudio

6 жыл бұрын

Oh you're kidding! I've done this many (hundreds!) times and the plastic wrap has never melted - I'm so sorry this happened to you! Your poor hands!

@tinahobert1946

6 жыл бұрын

Creativebug Studios isn't that insane? I've seen it done a hundred times before too. I even went with a branded wrap to be sure it wasn't "cheap" or too thin, so I'm not too sure what happened. The positive is I saved the yarn, no plastic wrap got on it, so I'll take the reddened hands for a few days! Lol all in the name of creativity, right??

@cbugstudio

6 жыл бұрын

Goodness gracious! Well we're very glad you were able to save the yarn. You'll have to attempt either the microwave or steam method next time around! And yes, we've seen more than our fair share of craft wounds - it's a dangerous crafty world out there (HA)!

Hello! Wonderful lesson! Thanks you!! I have a question: please tell me the composition of the water for soaking yarn. Do you pour only vinegar there? Sorry for my English. I'm from Ukraine.

@cbugstudio

5 жыл бұрын

Hi there - use one tablespoon to a gallon of water. Thank you for your question!

@user-xc3sg7tx7y

5 жыл бұрын

@@cbugstudio Thank you. Good luck!

Is there a difference between using vinegar or citric acid? Does one work better than another in certain instances or over all? Or is it really just preference because I really can’t stand vinegar except when it comes to pickles

@cbugstudio

5 жыл бұрын

There might be subtle differences in how different colors attach to the yarns but if you hate vinegar, it's not going to be a fun process so don't bother! Let us know how it turns out!

@amberleitao4727

5 жыл бұрын

Creativebug Studios Thank you so much for your response! I’ll be sure to tag you once I accomplish my first yarn dying experience!

I’d like to try this technique on homemade cotton t-shirt yarn. Could you tell me what would be the best type of powder dye for this? Also, if you have any recommendation of colors that would give a similar effect to this video would be great. Thanks!

@cbugstudio

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Veronica - we love the dyes from Dharma Trading Company and think that their "Fiber Reactive Procion Dyes" could give you a similar effect! For similar colors, you'll need a turquoise, a hot pink and a bright yellow. You can find all the colors here: www.dharmatrading.com/dyes/dharma-fiber-reactive-procion-dyes.html?lnav=dyes.html

@veronicasebastian4955

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the info.! It appears that those dyes for cotton seem to work without heat. Just to make sure I understand, I would follow the same instructions in the video, aside from the microwave part, correct? Should I leave the yarn (or cotton shirt, if I do the dyeing before cutting it into yarn) rolled up in the cling wrap for a certain amount of time, since I won’t be microwaving it? Thanks, again!!

@cbugstudio

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Veronica - follow the instructions on the packaging, but I've always used warm-to-hot water. You'll have to let us know how it turned out!

@suzieq7148

6 жыл бұрын

Fiber Reactive dyes for cotton need soda ash in order to be permanent. Water can be room temp. It’s a lot more time consuming and messy, as the dyes need to sit for anywhere from 2-24 hours, and unlike the acid dyes on wool, it needs a LOT of rinsing to get the extra dye out (I used to have a business dyeing cotton)

What is the best wool yarn to buy. The best deal? Where you can buy a lot maybe and make smaller skeins.

@cbugstudio

5 жыл бұрын

For that you'll probably want to find a yarn wholesaler, but if you're just getting started definitely check out the ready-to-dye yarns at Dharma Trading Company!

Can you use something else than plastic foil to wrap it with?

Question, I am wanting to just use the microwave for the whole process since it is cheaper electric wise and seems to be faster. Can you tell me if there is like a pros or cons to using a stove top steamer vs a microwave? Do the colors come out different or does it affect the yarn in a certain way? I would really love to know! Thank you in advance!

@cbugstudio

6 жыл бұрын

Hi there - great question! The advantages of working on the stove is that it can be easier to check on the progress of the yarn, plus you can work on multiple skeins of yarn at a time. Also, sometimes it can be quite hot coming out of the microwave! However, we've made plenty of skeins in the microwave to great success. You'll have to find what works for you and let us know!

@SunDwaves

6 жыл бұрын

Creativebug Studios thank you! I ended up experimenting with the stove top and it was very helpful to be able to check the progress. Also, you are so right, it doesn’t come out so piping hot! Thanks again!

can you use those dyes with angora

@cbugstudio

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Glenda! This would absolutely work with angora - great idea!

@saundyfx6126

6 жыл бұрын

This is also good to know. I'm getting ready to start dyeing yarn soon and I've been collecting my Angora wool from my bunny for a year now.

Hello! I'm from Kazakhstan, my English is not very good, Tell me please, what kind of dye is this? Nutritional or for tissue? Please write the name of the brand ?

@cbugstudio

6 жыл бұрын

Hi there! It's an acid dye, which works best for natural, animal-made fibers like wool, angora, cashmere, etc. It does NOT work particularly well for cottons. The brand name is Jacquard. Hope this helps!

What is the brand of the powered dyes you used, and where can I purchase them? Thanks so much in advance!💝

@cbugstudio

6 жыл бұрын

Hi there - the dyes are all Jacquard Acid Dyes. They can be found at craft stores like JoAnn, many fine art stores like Dick Blick, and of course - Amazon!

Hi, may I ask you, what's the ratio of water and vinegar in ml to soak the woollen yarn in the solution.

@cbugstudio

6 жыл бұрын

Good question! It's about 1/4 c. vinegar to 100g of fiber, which you'll soak in as much water as needed to entirely cover the fiber, but it isn't necessary to be very precise about it. Hope this helps!

Can you use 50% merino and 50% acrylic?

Also, what does it entail to become a "professional" dyer other than a ton of experimentation and experience?

@cbugstudio

5 жыл бұрын

Faith reports that she dyed with a yarn company, and that many of her coworkers were actually textile art students!

@woolfulrebellion

5 жыл бұрын

@@cbugstudio Love this answer! 💕💞

@jeannie9101

4 жыл бұрын

@@cbugstudio - Just totally gorgeous!!

Is it safe to dye in the kitchen (provided I cover all surfaces and remove all food and food-pots)?

How long does it take the yarn to dry before knitting

Where can I get the yarn to dye? Any white natural fiber yarn will do?

Could I do this with synthetic yarn as I'm allergic to wool

Do acid dyes work on polyester?

Is it safe to have pets in the room (as far as the breathing issue) or should I shut the cats in another room?

@cbugstudio

5 жыл бұрын

We've known cats to run over and sniff powder that's fallen to the ground but if you're working over a table when you're working with the dyes then you should be fine!

How long do you put it in the oven at 250 degrees? And can I just lay the yarn right in the pan wrapped in cling wrap?

@cbugstudio

5 жыл бұрын

An hour should be sufficient but you'll want to squish it (use a utensil and not your fingers, please!) after 30 minutes to see if the liquid looks clear. If there's still pigment in it, give it some more time. Hope this helps!

@ConstanceCarlsen

5 жыл бұрын

@@cbugstudio yes ty so so much

Хороший мк 👍 а ведущая напомнила Аллу Пугачеву 80х годов😀

can you give a link as to where to find the yarns you mentioned

@lindseyt240

6 жыл бұрын

Hi there! I went looking, my local JoAnn doesn’t have it, but it’s online at: www.joann.com/heavenly-yarn/zprd_12742086a.html

@cbugstudio

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for helping out Lindsey!

@eautangle

5 жыл бұрын

I tried to link to the Joann site and it was an error. I am having trouble finding it in white. Other colors available. Any thoughts

What would u use for cotton yarn to dye?

@nicholasf5742

4 жыл бұрын

The Walmart were I live sells all purpose dyes, you could probably use those. It says they work with cotton

@nicholasf5742

4 жыл бұрын

Also you can use tie dye. You can heat it up. Just look up “how to tie dye yarn”

is it safe to use the same microwave afterwards for food?

@cbugstudio

5 жыл бұрын

Yes it should be just fine! But if you're planning on doing this in large quantities, probably plan on getting a separate microwave.

I'm worried that this would felt or shrink the wool🤔also could you just squish that yarn to spread the pigment?

@cbugstudio

5 жыл бұрын

Felting requires agitation, heat, and soap, so if you take away one of those elements, it has much less chance of felting. Be sure not to move your yarn around too much until it has dried entirely. And yes - squishing the pigment around could certainly work. Good question!

@woolfulrebellion

5 жыл бұрын

@@cbugstudio Tanks so much for the reply! ❤️💕

Can you so this with worsted weight wool? Any kind of wool?

@cbugstudio

5 жыл бұрын

You can do this with any weight wool but if you're using acid dyes, you'll want to make sure that it's actually wool (or a wool-heavy blend) and not a synthetic material, which doesn't take dyes very well!

Have you tried microwave dying with roving?

Where can I purchase these dyes and yarn? I am in Canada?

can I use fabric colors?

@cbugstudio

5 жыл бұрын

Be sure to carefully read the dye label to be sure that it works for protein fibers like wool because some fabric colors work best for cottons. Good question!

@hirrafa

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

Can you use this procedure on acrylic yarn?

@cbugstudio

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Kimberly! No - this method will NOT work with acrylic yarn. It might work on a blend though (as long as a majority portion was made with natural fibers). Good luck!