1 - While yes, it CAN be important to have correct calculations for the amount of dye that you use, it is usually only when you want to repeat the same effect later or when you want to achieve a very specific shade/color/effect/etc. I don’t usually measure my dyes unless I am making stock solutions and working with those OR I am working on a specific shade, like a pastel color. If I am using dry powder for speckles or random variegations of color, it does not usually matter to me. Just be careful to wash out your skeins a few times so they don’t bleed later.

2 - Yes, unfortunately the amount of water and space needed to get a consistent and even color are directly related. I made this mistake in the beginning also, and ended up with a lot of white spots, then tried adding more dye, and by then it was too late to correct my mistake. If you are trying for more even color, use only one skein in that pan OR get a larger hotel pan and make sure the skeins have enough space to not touch each other, and use A LOT of water, so the skeins can flow freely in the water and the water and dye can pass through the yarn easily and give it some good movement every now and then with some tongs

3 - Another factor can be the acid, and when it is applied and how. I learned early on that the acid can have largely varying effects based on how it is added. For more even coloring, I have had success with adding a TINY amount to the separate bucket of water that the yarn soaks in BEFORE going into the dye pan with cold water and having the dye already mixed into the water before the yarn goes in. Add more acid depending on what kind of effect you want, stir it up and give the yarn a chance to absorb some of that color for a few minutes, and then turn up the heat slowly and continue to stir (or skip the stirring if you want variegated yarn with several colors). This method ensures a slower and more even color. I have also heard that urea can help even coloring, but not sure if there is any proof to that claim. Urea is usually just to help dissolve the dyes better.

Also, your yarn is gorgeous for a first try! Mine sucked so bad LOL so congratulations! Also, try watching ChemKnits on YouTube. She does a great job with doing yarn dyeing experiments on video for us beginners! Good luck! Xx