Acid Dyeing Knit Picks Bare Wool Yarn - Speckle Technique Tutorial

Learn how to create a speckled yarn using acid dye powders on Knit Picks Bare Yarns! Speckled dyeing is the process of adding miniscule amounts of dye powder to yarn, creating unique color combinations with unlimited possibilities for projects! Follow along in this tutorial featuring Knit Picks staff member Alena Ruman, and she'll show you how to dye yarn using the speckled dye technique and Jacquard Acid Yarn Dyes on a natural, non-superwash wool.

Supplies
Oven
Gloves
Drop Cloth
Drying Rack
Aluminum Foil
White Vinegar or Citric Acid
Dye-Dedicated Hotel Pan or Baking Pan
Tongs
Spoons
Measuring Spoons
Measuring Cup

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[yvonnasun]

I've been searching for a dreaming pastel pink color with tiny speckles for a sweater but just can't find anything like what I'm picturing in my head. I'm gonna try this out!

[christines]

Plz don't use any pan other than STAINLESS. the acetic acid is strong enough to corrode whatever finish is on the pan (pH of ~3, as is vinegar) over time or immediately and you don't (or you do!) want the acid to react with the finish or metal of the pan (for example, aluminum..although you might get some interesting colors with the Al).
Usually, since stainless is so nonreactive to most solutions, stainless is the desired container material.
And you need a mask! That powder is very fine!!!

[carolinegreen]

I'm new to dying and need more info: How long do you soak in the acid bath? How much acid did you put in how much water? Did you use your kitchen oven to bake for 30 min? If I want to turn my yarn to speckle the other side, when do I do that?

[GiselaT]

Please do not work with dye powders unless you're wearing a respirator! 😨

[albertaadkins]

How much citric acid do you need to add to the water for the speckled yarn?

[emiliewindep]

Where would you pour out the excess dye?

[partyfiesta]

You forgot to wear your mask for safety measures when using your powdered dye

[KnittyKnitterson]

Please use proper safety equipment and only use stainless steel dyeing vessels! Good speckle technique but I’d love to encourage Knit Picks to set the example for proper dyeing.