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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 31 ก.ค. 2024
- Thank you, Knomad, for sending me yarn to test out! www.knomadyarn.com/ Save15% all bases for March Mayhem (prices as marked, looks like it applies to individual skeins and packs.)
This video is not sponsored, but Knomad sent me the bare yarn for free to test out.
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ITEMS USED IN THIS VIDEO (or frequently used in my videos):
(All Links labeled with a "*" are affiliate links, which means I earn a commission sales made through these links.)
Salcanty (100% Superwash Merino) - www.knomadyarn.com/product/sa...
Steam (80% Superwash Merino / 20% Alpaca) - www.knomadyarn.com/product/st...
Asperitas (50% Recycled Wool / 50% Tencel) - www.knomadyarn.com/product/as...
Marshmallow DK (100% Superwash Merino) - www.knomadyarn.com/product/ma...
Snowdrift (75% Superwash Merino / 25% Nylon) - www.knomadyarn.com/product/sn...
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Digital Kitchen Scale - amzn.to/2XJgleB *
Plastic Syringes for Measuring dye - amzn.to/3fCX4nP *
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Purple Nitrile Gloves - amzn.to/2I6pRpl *
Reusable Zip Ties - amzn.to/3fXa75K* or amzn.to/3bPdOag * NOTE: Amazon sometimes changes the zip tie listing to be non-reusable or removes the option I purchased. I use 12" white nylon reusable zip ties. Please check both the links and if it doesn't say reusable don't purchase!
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Dharma Acid Dyes - www.dharmatrading.com/dyes/dh...
Dharma Squeeze Bottles - www.dharmatrading.com/tools/s...
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FILMING EQUIPMENT
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VIDEO CONTENTS:
[0:00] Introduction
[0:54] Unboxing
[3:08] Snowdrift first impressions
[4:15] The plan for this video
[5:03] Presoaking the yarn
presoak in plain tap water for at least 30 minutes
[5:22] Dyeing Snowdrift (75% Superwash Merino / 25% Nylon)
16 cups of water + 2 T white vinegar + 1 gram Dharma Acid dye Pistachio dissolved in water
Dye 100 g of Snowdrift at a 1% DOS (1 g dye / 100 g yarn)
[7:32] Washing the Dyed Snowdrift (Plus Marshmallow & Salcanty which will be dyed next)
[8:19] Snowdrift Thoughts
[9:49] Marshmallow Dk (100% Superwash Merino): Impressions, Dyeing, and Thoughts
16 cups of water + 2 T white vinegar + 1 gram baby blue eyes (1% DOS total)
add the yarn, move it around. heat for at least 30 minutes
(see the washing in the previous section)
[13:52] KnitPicks Stroll & Swish vs Knomad Snowdrift & Marshmallow
[16:08] Salcanty (100% Superwash Merino): Impressions, Dyeing, and Thoughts
16 cups water + 2 T white vinegar + 1 gram Spearmint Breeze dissolved in water
(same dyebath as snowdrift)
Add 2 T white vinegar after adding yarn to a hot dyebath
Heat for 30 minutes, add 3T more vinegar
[20:20] Steam (80% Superwash Merino / 20% Alpaca): Impressions, Dyeing, and Thoughts
16 cups of water + 2 T white vinegar (a new dyebath)
1 gram valentine blush acid dye dissovled in water already
Add 4 T white vinegar after adding the yarn to the hot dyebath
[25:44] Asperitas (50% Recycled Wool / 50% Tencel): Impressions, Dyeing, and Thoughts
16 cups of water + 4 T white vinegar + 1 g Hyacinth dissovled
Add 3 more T white vinegar after adding yarn to hot dyebath
After 30 min add more acid
[33:51] Pricing
[35:40] Conclusions
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There was a duplication error in the first upload of this video (I showed my Steam review twice and Aspiratas was missing) so I had to re-upload a new version. Thank you so much for your patience and understanding for the late release!
Many thanks for this video, Rebecca! This is the first I've heard of Knomad, and I now plan to order from them. One thing that encourages me to order, as a "nervous novice" dyer, is that Knomad offers its retail bulk discount on a 10-skein pack rather than having to purchase, say, 20 skeins -- even at a discounted price per skein.
There are also some sample packs that have a few single bases in them - I'm not sure what the discounts are on those.
I'm just tying in ends on a summer sweater I made with knomad's stratus (80/20). The yarn took the colors beautifully (heavily saturated blood orange and yellow) and I have to say I used two hanks of yarn in my project one of which had been used and frogged three times before I started. There is no difference between the two in the finished project. I am super impressed by knomad.
Also they have sales on a regular basis. I recommend everyone get on their mailing list for sale notification!
They're having a sale right now!
I happened to order from them and all the extra goodies (postcard, tote bag, sticker) you got in your box, I also got.
Oh wonderful! I was hoping that was the case but I can never be sure if I get some special treatment when it is a PR package.
Same!
@@LetterLadyZ Someone else mentioned that they might be part of a first order.
Knomad has some very good sales up to 50% off which is a double savings when purchasing a pack. The first thing I look for in yarn is the sourcing. Local is best, but harder to find. I try to stay away from superwash because of the harsh chemicals used to strip it and lower performance as a wool product used over time. While Knomad has a lot of superwash, I like that they also offer yarn that is not. Softness is in the lineup, but not the deciding factor for me. Thank you for your video. Well done!
I'm glad I could help!
I've only done some single-skein dyeing, and it's been many years since I last was able to, but I have ordered from Knomad for undyed yarns to have on hand! I love working with the occasional bare yarn, and I think they are a good resource given their wide range and accessible price per skein. I understand why dyers might not release their sources to the public, but I also wish I could get my hands on my favorite bases before they hit my favorite dyers. Thank you for this video, and for being open with this information!
My pleasure! I've been happy with the knomad bases I've tried. I do also try to link to the bases I use in all of my videos. :D
I've been learning a lot about yarn from your videos. This one was particularly educational. I was also pleased that you used some dye colors that I hadn't seen before. I think Baby Blue Eyes was the only one that wasn't new to me. The Pistachio was very elegant; I'd like to see what it would be like more saturated. And that Valentine Blush pink! So rich, but subtly muted; gives it an antique look.
Valentine Blush when speckled gives some micro dark specks which also add to the vintage feel. I'm so glad this video was helpful!
I love their Stratus yarn although it doesn’t speckle well. The Marshmallow DK speckles well. You get the tote with your first order from them.
The tote was a cute surprise!
Excited to see more of the recycled wool/tencel blend, love how the color turned out and it's definitely a unique base!
I am so excited to dye more of this!
When I ordered from Knomad, my order included the tote and the cards!
Oh awesome! I wasn't sure if this was a first purchase thing or a gift for me thing.
You used a bunch of my favorite dyes
I need to use Pistachio a lot more! Most of these are underused colors (although I've been using baby blue eyes and bright aqua a lot more recently.)
What Knomad offers and why I keep going back to them is super fast shipping, great customer service and monthly sales on select bases that take around 15-50% off the prices you mentioned. I do buy from other suppliers, of course but it irks me when I go to check out and the price is 20% or more than Knomad sales and I have to wait 2 weeks or longer.
I was expecting to like the yarn (which I did) but then be disappointed by the prices. I was surprised to see the prices I saw on the website were just for individual skeins and there was such a big discount when you buy a pack - without any sitewide sales. I think prices are still within the range of things I see, some cheaper and some more expensive.
I use their cheaper sock yarns, Eggshell and Snowdrift a lot. They go through the washer and dryer like a DREAM, I can easily compare them to Paton's Kroy sock yarn. Perfect for gift socks.
This is super nice to hear. They felt like they'd hold up to wear really well. I tend to knit a lot of more delicate items (shawls, lace etc) vs socks so I don't machine wash a lot of my knits.
Is there a noticeable difference between Eggshell and Snowdrift? They're similar in price, but they're having a sale and Eggshell was cheaper so I got a few skeins. Wondering if I should get Snowdrift next
@@lebennu3902 Nope, no noticeable difference.
I have dyed quite a bit of Snowdrift and Latte (the 100% Alpaca) and I love them. The Snowdrift comes in 20 Gram minis too.
It was hard to pick just a few bases to try out!
Knomad also has wholesale prices, i usually get $6 per skein of 100% merino dk. But their Ivory yarn is the one i buy all the time, 70 extrafine merino, 20 royal alpaca 10% silk sock weight.
I wish that you could sort by wholesale prices on the website easily - because there is such a better discount for buying a bag vs individual skein.
Order placed! So excited to try new yarn. Can't wait to squish it :)
I hope you enjoy it! I'm overall very pleased with the yarn - especially the last three I shared.
Love this review! Thank you for this and your yarn looks beautiful
You are so welcome! And I think you were the one who suggested Pistachio, right? :D Thank you!
@chemknits yes I was!
Their 100% baby alpaca is dreamy.. I have a couple of skeins sitting on my desk waiting for dye.. when I have crappy day, I squish it and feel better. LOL!
They had a lot of interesting bases I wanted to test out!
I really liked this episode. I often use Knomad yarns (as well as other companies)and have favorites too. I haven't tried Steam yet. But I will now.😊
I'm so glad you liked this video! Thank you!
Closed captions said you have a box of bear yarn. I bet that was fun to shear. 😀
Did it also say I'm rebecca from cabinets? lol
@@ChemKnitsTutorials I don't remember, but I'm digging today's colors.
@@davidhensley76 Thank you! I'm excited to play with pistachio more. This was the first time I ever used it (the roving video from earlier this year was filmed after this one.)
Thank you .very beautiful
You're Welcome 😊
I'm excited to see this. I saw an ad for them a few months ago and have been meaning to ask if you have ever dyed their yarn. I want to try the sand dune and maybe the sandstone.
They have a lot of interesting blends! I figured it was worth testing out some of the more staples (and didn't want to ask for a little bit of everything, lol!)
I'm making a scarf for my teen out of the bulky Salcantay, and it's AMAZINGLY soft and beautiful. It's a little pricey, so I ordered the 10 pack and will be making a number of hats for Christmas presents too. I think it's the softest yarn I've ever felt......... Oh yeah, and the ties slipped down for me too, I think it's just what happens with that yarn (and I've dyed 5 skeins).
This isn't something I have happen with yarn a lot, but maybe the ties are loose (which ultimately is a pretty good thing, but interesting it wasn't just me.) I want to get a sample of the similar yarn from Wool2Dye4 to see if it is as soft as the Salcanty. The softeness may make the price worth it for me.
I love the effect from the asperitas. I was surprised when I first used it and shocked about the heathering.. I'd love to try this base with fiber reactive dyes
I think that if you use fiber reactive dyes like acid dyes, then the effects will be similar. You CAN use soda ash on wool, but it could damage the texture of the wool. I was expecting the color to be more muted than it is, I love the tone!
@@ChemKnitsTutorials maybe a cold 48 hr fiber reactive soak? Off to do some experiments....
@@ruthstoneman3324 Let me know how it goes!
They also added finer sw merino fiber bases, in all weights, and mohair/silk lace that i adore, just got their fine sa merino sock 10 pack that’s $6.50/skein
I hope to be testing the new bases soon! They let me know that they were working on some softer ones.
@@ChemKnitsTutorials yeah i’m looooving the fine grade fingering weight. LoL i’m still horrible at making the pure baby alpaca into boucle- qhich is weird cause i’m not shocking it by it being in change of bath temperatures lol i think i’m just nit talented at dyeing yarn ;)
I have tried Knomad. It dyes well, but from a quality of softness from the basic yarns just don't match what I prefer.
A super fair critique. They mentioned to me that they're coming out with some new bases and some with finer merino (before they knew my thoughts on the yarn). The steam is super super soft.
Last night I had my husband do a snowdrift/stroll and marshmallow/swish comparisons and he could tell the softness difference. I don't dislike them (I knit with WOTA all the time and these are softer than that!), but in terms of the bases I choose to dye, I'm going to be pickier.
Hey Rebecca, great video. Quick question. I normally use Citric Acid but considering giving WV a try to. Do you ever have an issue with getting rid the vinegar smell afterwards?
No, but maybe because I wash thoroughly with unscented soap? I don't notice that my yarn smells like vinegar after the fact and I have a fairly sensitive nose. (Of course, it is possible I'm used to it and don't notice?)
Have you used Yarn Undyed yet? I've been eyeing them up because they have more "luxury" fibers. I love when you try stuff first! 😊
I haven't - Aren't they UK based?
That tensel/recycled wool--less likely to felt? Does the combo dye more like a non superwash 100% or a 100% superwash? There are questions!
The care instructions are hand wash dry flat, so I'm not sure! I'm sure the wool could felt, but it likely wouldn't become a completely felted ball because the tencil would stay in place...
The Aran weight looks really "light" - closer to a worsted/light worsted.
Is it actually an Aran weight, and having you swatched or knit with it to confirm that it works up @ an Aran gauge?
The yarn is technically listed as worsted/aran weight, I may have just said aran. There are 191 yards / 100 g, so yardage wise that designation works, but alpaca tends to be heavier than wool I think? I'm not sure. I haven't swatched it. There is swatch information on the website.
Do you have any videos of making an ombre dyed yarn?
You mean a gradient or some kind? Here is a playlist of gradients: th-cam.com/play/PLFvm3Bz7dhaXospgjTmFY4q2VHHyDRQoa.html
@@ChemKnitsTutorials thank you
Do you know of any places that sell bulk skeins of lace mohair? I was hoping to see that in the box since I can't find it anywhere. I want to try my hand at dying it and see what happens!
Hmmmm... lace mohair that isn't a blend? I'm not sure. most mohair I know of comes with some silk at least for strength.
@@ChemKnitsTutorials I am totally fine with a blend! Blended with silk would be awesome! I just can't find any in bulk on the sites I usually purchase bare yarn from
@@katelynrader4592 Wool2Dye4 has some mohair silk blends that are lace weight, Knomad's are fingering weight. I think yarn undyed has some, too. (From knitpicks I've dyed their Aloft, but it wasn't a bare yarn, i used the white from their collection.)
I just wish they had a better variety of weights. Most of their yarn is fingering/sock weight. I don't use that size yarn often for my crochet.
I think they're adding more weights all of the time.
Well bases in general.
I think you get one with your first order, I know I did.
Someone else mentioned they got all of the goodies in their package, too. It is a fun gift for a first order for sure. I enjoy swag. :D
Its difficult to compare prices by skein, when there were different yardage per skein. It would be better to campare the break as price per yard.
There were two main price comparisons in the video. 1) the cost of Knomad's single skein or the price or each skein if you get a pack of 10. 2) comparison of the Swish/Marshmallow or Stroll/Snowdrift.
1 - This was more to look at the price of an individual skein vs the bulk pricing per skein within one company. There are 30% savings for buying a 10 pack, a significant discount. Initially I thought Knomad's prices were all pretty high but when I looked closer the bulk pricing is very reasonable.
2 - As for the Knomad/KnitPicks comparisons: Swish and Marshmallow have identical yardage. Stroll and Snowdrift are pretty close (within 6%). I thought it was interesting that single skeins from Knomad were more expensive than KnitPicks, but then when you considered bulk pricing the knomad yarn was cheaper. (Since ultimately the KnitPicks yarn probably has finer merino, this makes some sense.)
Since pricing is typically by weight vs by yardage, looking at yarn with similar fiber content to compare prices is reasonable, in my opinion. Pricing my yard makes sense to me if you're paying someone to knit something, because more yards = more work.
@@ChemKnitsTutorials pricing by yard will also help determine actual total project cost, cause projects , in US, are usually stated in yardage.
Just wsnt to add, you & your videos are always high quality, highly informative, creative and a pleasure to watch. (Love the Ryder videos too.) Thank you. I know it all requires a lot of prep, recoding & editing time. It is appreciated ♡