How to make T-shirt yarn the easy way 🧶 🙌🏻 | Crochet project ideas for T-shirt yarn
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- čas přidán 9. 07. 2024
- If you’ve ever wondered how to make t-shirt yarn yourself, you’re in the right place! Making your own t-shirt yarn is a fun and eco-friendly way to upcycle old t-shirts that you no longer wear. This yarn can be used for a variety of crafts, from crocheting and knitting to weaving and macrame. Scroll down for some crochet project ideas for t-shirt yarn. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to make your own t-shirt yarn:
1. Choose your t-shirts: Look for old t-shirts that are made of cotton or jersey knit. Avoid t-shirts with graphics or logos, as these can interfere with the smoothness of the yarn. It works best if the T-shirt doesn’t have side seams.
2. Cut your t-shirts into strips: Lay your t-shirt flat on a cutting mat and cut off the hem and sleeves. Fold the tube almost in half with 1 inch of the bottom layer exposed at the top. Then, cut the shirt into 1-2 inch wide strips, starting at the bottom of the shirt and cutting up to where the top layer stops (leaving the 1-inch bottom layer uncut). You can use a rotary cutter or sharp scissors for this step. Cut top at a diagonal so that strips are all connected (see video for example).
3. Stretch your strips: Once you have your strips, it's time to stretch them out. Grab each strip at the ends and pull it taut. This will cause the strips to curl inwards, creating a smooth and even yarn.
4. Join your strips: To make longer strands of yarn, you will need to join your strips together. To do this, simply overlap the ends of two strips and tie them together in a knot. If you prefer to avoid knots, you can add T-shirt yarn to your crochet project the same way you would color change in crochet.
5. Wind your yarn: Once you have your desired length of yarn, wind it into a ball or skein for easy storage and use. My favorite yarn winder here: www.amazon.com/dp/B09XBNGC7D?...
And that's it! With just a few old t-shirts and some basic tools, you can create your own t-shirt yarn and start crafting. This is a great way to reduce waste and give new life to old clothes. Some of my favorite crochet projects with t-shirt yarn are baskets, bags, and rugs. Here are a few tutorial suggestions:
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Chapters:
00:00 What you need
00:27 How to cut the t-shirt
03:22 Stretch the Yarn
03:50 Wind the Yarn
04:18 How to Join
05:42Crochet Project Ideas
No me about to runnn to goodwill 😂😂😂 this is so great! I can’t ever find t-shirt yarn in any of the shops near me! I love this better anyways, there’s so much clothing waste in the world. (And I def need a new rotary blade for this project 😆)
Rotary blade is definitely faster😅
Just what I was looking for. I'm a 63 yr old widow who's husband passed away last yr. Well boy have I got T shirts and time on my hands. I love crafting and have even made wool braided rugs. But quilting is my favorite. I've been doing it for over 30yrs but sometimes I need to change things up and learn new things.I want to try some crafts using T shirt yarn, like maybe some place mats, rag rugs and that little basket you made is adorable. Thanks for the cutting tutorial.
I'm here for the same reason. I'm thinking a kitchen rug, but placemats sound good too. My late husband's been gone 2 years now. I think I'm ready. 😢 Sorry for your loss!
Wow i didnt know it was this easy! Time to gather all my old shirts!!
Super easy! It took less than an hour to cut four shirts and make a big ball of yarn!
This I call brilliant! So easy. T-shirt yarn is also expensive where I live and what better way to get free yarn than from old t-shirts 👚 💃🏿🤸🏾♀️ Hmmm... 🤔, me going to see if I still have some old t-shirts 👕 squeezed in somewhere! 😂. Thanks for this! ❤️
Of course! Have fun! You could totally do a patchwork with bunches of colors! They don’t all have to be the same.
@@BagsbyBento Ahh! That's right. 👍🏾
Love it❤🎉
This is so smart i can't wait to try it!
Have fun! I had a blast making it 🧶
magic!!! thank you :)
You're so welcome!
Hi!! 🫶 Do you have any idea of the length of the final yarn? Thanks for the video! ✨
We can cut any fabric like that
I found a tutorial for a Laptop bag on your website. Can I do that with shirt yarn as well? What do I have to keep in mind when I replace the material (I guess it will be thicker?)?
You totally could! It should be pretty similar in weight but I would measure your chain and make sure it will fit your laptop!
@@BagsbyBento thank you :)
Do you stick to 100% cotton shirts or is any shirt fine?
Something with a little stretch actually works great!
What size hook are you using for the t-shirt yarn?
9mm in this video but it varies depending in the yarn!
why nit cut theough circular as to have un enfinity yarn
That’s an option too if you have a big enough t-shirt!!