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 Published On Apr 2, 2024

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PVC Pipe Niddy Noddy Tutorial -    • Make Your Own Niddy-Noddy from Home I...  
Shopping list:
3 - 1/2" x 2 ft (24") PVC Pipe. Cut one piece into 4- 6" sections
1 - 1/2" PVC coupling
4 - 1/2" PVC Pipe Caps
2 - 1/2" PVC Pipe Tee Connector
(Optional) pipe cutter
Winding on a niddy noddy -    • How to use a Niddy Noddy to Wind Yarn...  
WInding on a niddy noddy livestream -    • LIVE Reskeining Handpainted Yarn  

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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.)
Tibetan 3 Ply from Wool2Dye4 (65% Superwash Merino /20% Silk / 15% Yak - https://www.wool2dye4.com/Tibetan3ply...
Catering Steam Pan: https://amzn.to/2tGWYph *
Digital Kitchen Scale - https://amzn.to/2XJgleB *
Plastic Syringes for Measuring dye - https://amzn.to/3fCX4nP *
Digital Kitchen Scale - https://amzn.to/2XJgleB *
Purple Nitrile Gloves - https://amzn.to/2I6pRpl *
Reusable Zip Ties - https://amzn.to/3fXa75K* or https://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!
Deluxe Rubber Respirator - https://www.dharmatrading.com/tools/d...
Safety Glasses - https://amzn.to/2ObzRl9 *
Dharma Acid Dyes - https://www.dharmatrading.com/dyes/dh...
Dharma Squeeze Bottles - https://www.dharmatrading.com/tools/s...
My favorite tools and equipment for dyeing yarn - https://www.chemknits.com/2019/07/the...
Face Masks for Dyeing Yarn - http://www.chemknits.com/2020/07/resp...
FILMING EQUIPMENT
DSLR Canon EOS80D - https://amzn.to/2PXWbMa *
Webcam - Logitech C930e 1080P HD Video Webcam https://amzn.to/315Mge0 * (there is likely an upgraded version of this)
Tripod (60") - https://amzn.to/3iUfBy5 *


VIDEO CONTENTS:
[0:00] My Huge PVC Pipe Niddy Noddy
[2:08] Winding the yarn into a huge skein
[3:21] How to use a niddy noddy (old video reaction)
[4:50] The long skein
The skein is ~88" long, a little closer to 14 ft 8 inches around
[6:10] Presoak the yarn overnight
in plain tap water, no acid added
[7:12] Preparing the dyes
Dharma acid dyes in Caribbean Blue, Radioactive, and Purple Pop
0.25 g of each color, dissolved in hot tap water
(I added a tiny bit of blue to the purple and green)
[9:04] Dividing the yarn up for the stripes
[11:41] The dyebath
[14:05] Adding the yarn to the jars
heat for 1 hour, then let the yarn cool for a bit before removing
Add all of the dye to the 32 oz jars with no acid. I'll add acid after adding the yarn.
Add 3 T white vinegar to each jar
[21:17] Heat setting the yarn
[25:29] Removing the yarn from the heat
[27:20] Washing the yarn
[29:19] The finished skein
[31:06] Swatch time and conclusions
30 sts stockinette size 2 (2.75 mm) knitting needles


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Leave No Dye Behind Playlist:    • Leave No Dye Behind - Dyeing with Lef...  
Frequently Asked Questions Playlist:    • What You Can't Dye with Food Coloring  

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The above links are affiliate links, which means I earn a commission on sale of items purchased through these links. All items used in this video were purchased and selected by me unless otherwise stated. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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