T-shirt yarn is exactly what the name says: yarn made out of t-shirts.
Snip an unseamed t-shirt in whichever width you like into a continuous strip, roll it into a ball and off you go! There are a bazillion videos online to ease this process, with many tips and tricks thrown in.
The yarn I have is actually about 3cm wide, but it tends to curl up naturally and become about 4mm. Which is a bulky bulky yarn, that works up super quick. It is perfect for those days when I don’t have reasonable sanity, and don’t want to spend my limited working hours on complex projects.
T-shirt yarn is super easy to make, and is an excellent way of using up old t-shirts or those t-shirts that were given as part of brand promotion…in which one would not be seen wearing…ever.
It does seem like a trend or a fad, but what I like about it is that it’s a fantastic way to recycle clothes. But into what??? Oh there’s many a thing that can be made. The yarn seems soft, but when worked on, it creates a very sturdy bulky fabric, making it perfect for baskets, clutch purses, tote bags, coasters and rugs.
What do you think I should make?
Yarn from Magic Needles Yarns