How to Make T-shirt Yarn..... Step-by-Step

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!!

Comments

[Maz]

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

[Chipper]

How very interesting! Great way to up-cycle!