I went to Wonderwool Wales recently and got my hands on some recycled sari silk yarn...
It cost me £4 for this 100g hank and I got it from Wingham Wool Work. This yarn is recycled from the weaving of saris. I'm guessing it would just become waste if not spun into yarn.
I was drawn to the colours and textures in this recycled yarn and made three very simple crochet flower brooches...
Here's a close up. I stitched a spare button in the centre and sewed a brooch pin on the back...
The petals are simply a row of chain stitch. I tried making a 'Maybelle' flower but it didn't work out :(
I do love the colour but it's not the funnest yarn to work with! It kind of behaved like a naughty toddler, twisting all over the place and not behaving itself. Still love it tho :) and it's totally unique!
It was a very beautiful colour ... I would have had trouble resisting buying it!
Posted by: Chipper | May 14, 2013 at 10:51 AM