Dip Dyeing Yarn: Creating Multicolored Yarn in the Microwave with Food Coloring

In partnership with http://AllFreeKnitting.com and http://www.chemknits.com I am pleased to present this video about how to dip dye yarn in the microwave with food coloring and vinegar in the comfort of your own kitchen to create multicolored yarn. We will dip different portions of a 100% wool yarn skein into different colors of dye in the microwave to create multicolored yarn.

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[sandry3080]

@morelovecandoo365 No. This method will work for animal fibers (sheep wool, alpaca and others) not plant or synthetic fibers. You will want to look at commercial dyes for a cotton shirt.

[morelovecandoo365]

could I do this on a cotton shirt?

[sandry3080]

@angelofdeathstyle You need to purchase some commercial dyes to dye acrylic yarn. The dye should say on the package whether it works to dye acrylic. Good luck!

[angelofdeathstyle]

how do u dye 100% acrylic yarn with ink

[ChemKnitsBlog]

@titaborges411 I'm glad it worked! I've dyed a lot of 20% wool, 80% acrylic (Lion Brand Wool Ease) with food coloring over the years. As far as I know this should work as long as you have some wool fibers. To dye 100% acrylic and other fibers (like cotton etc) you would need commercial dyes.

[ChemKnitsBlog]

@titaborges411 I have never spun any yarn, but I have been able to dye many different kinds of purchased yarn as long as there is some wool in the fiber.  (I have successfully dyed some 20% wool 80% acrylic yarn in the past) If you want to dye 100% acrylic yarn, you need to use different kinds of dyes - these stove top/microwave methods with food coloring/koolaid won't work.

[isadfaith]

Great Job , Thanks.

[sandry3080]

@hotdog1997 - I have never had the yarn burn in the microwave, but there is enough water in with the yarn that the water never boils off. I have even microwaved wet yarn wrapped in plastic wrap when handpainting yarn, and have never had a problem with burning. If you're concerned, microwave for short periods at a time. Good luck!