If you have an old, washed-out T-shirt you no longer want to wear, you could make it into yarn! This is a step by step process, which upcycles something no longer wanted into something usable. I'll show you how :0 I have crocheted a potholder and a handbag from several upcycled T-shirts and it is very satisfying. Scroll to the end for a downloadable pdf version, in colour or printer-friendly black and white. It's worth mentioning that not all T-shirts are the same.... side seams don't make for pretty yarn but is still ok... I prefer T-shirts without side seams ('Fruit of the loom' brand is a good source for them)... also 100% cotton is nice too if you can get it. Just sayin'
Download T-shirt Yarn Step by Step how to (colour)
Download T-shirt Yarn Step by Step how to b&w (black and white Printer friendlier!)
Or, you can right click on the photos above and save as a picture onto your own computer or tablet :)Simples!!
So glad to see you back blogging and with such an interesting concept. Never seen the recycling T shirt thing before. Our only limits are our imagination! Will watch this space. Xxx
Posted by: Maz | May 02, 2013 at 06:53 PM
How very interesting! Great way to up-cycle!
Posted by: Chipper | May 11, 2013 at 09:11 AM