How to make knitted yarn from a t-shirt?

Today, many craftsmen make money on the manufacture of various crafts from improvised materials. In particular, this applies to knitted yarn, which is made from old unnecessary things, previously cut into shreds. In this way, excellent knitting material can be obtained. It is very simple and convenient to knit from it, because it turns out to be thick, suitable for hooks of the largest size. In this article, you will learn how to make knitted yarn from a T-shirt, which can then be used to make kitchen coasters, rugs and bedding for chairs.

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How to make yarn from a T-shirt yourself?

You can create yarn from any knitwear, preferably a large size. It is enough just to take the scissors - no special tools will be needed anymore.

Important! For such an undertaking, children's clothing is quite suitable, just cutting from it is not very convenient, and the threads are too short. The ideal option is a large, plain thing without folds. The main thing is that the shirt does not have extra seals, seams, bends. Therefore, before starting work, it is better to cut the bottom edge.

You will also have to remove the upper part in a line from one to the other armpits, so that you get high-quality yarn from a T-shirt. How to make it - we will consider below:

  1. After you cut off all the excess, you will get a knitted pipe sewn on the sides with two seams.
  2. Then attach one side edge to the other, backing off a little, about 2-3 cm. It is important that the edge protrudes from below.
  3. Fold the product in half again so that the protruding part peeks out from under the remaining layers of fabric.
  4. Then decide what yarn thickness you need, because after cutting the strips will greatly decrease, twist into a tube. The ideal strip width is 2.5 cm.
  5. Cut the folded material into such strips. Only clothes folded several times should be cut, but not the edge of the protruding fabric.
  6. Make incisions throughout the convolution.
  7. Expand the knitted pipe and see what you get. The jersey that remains intact will help your threads not to tear among themselves.
  8. Put on the jar or hand an uncut section of the material so that all the incisions are clearly visible - this will help to carry out the work correctly.
  9. Take the scissors again, cut diagonally. From an incision in the very first row to the second, and so on. By using this technique, your yarn will remain continuous. If you just cut the material into straight stripes, then you have to bind them together.
  10. After making diagonal cuts, unfold the knit, as a result - you will get a large piece of knitted yarn.
  11. Pull the strips along a little so that they stretch out and twist on the sides, due to which the edges of the fabric will hide.

It is safe to say that your knitted yarn from a T-shirt is ready. It remains only for greater convenience to wind it into a ball.

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Where is knitted yarn used?

Such raw materials can be used for knitting covers, rugs, bags, baskets and other crafts. Skilled craftswomen love to make bedding and rugs from it for kitchen stools and chairs, and hot coasters. It is incredibly convenient to work with, thanks to its ideal density and width.So do not hesitate, look in your closet for a couple of unnecessary things, and you will get an original high-quality yarn from t-shirts. With your own hands you will create the perfect material for knitting, and it’s completely free.

Important! If you are faced with this work for the first time, then, as already mentioned, do not rush to get in touch with small clothes. Otherwise, you risk spoiling your mood, material, moreover, you may forever be disappointed in such an original version of the handmade.

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How to knit a rug from homemade yarn?

Since you already know how to make yarn from old T-shirts, it is time to make something from it. For a start, a rug is suitable, the knitting of which is quite simple, you can even say primitive. Even a beginner needlewoman can cope with it. If you have previously worked with a large hook, you can create a real masterpiece:

  1. To get started, prepare yarn in several colors that combine as much as possible. Original look rugs made of pink or coral and gray yarn. If eclecticism reigns in your house, then it is better to use multi-colored material extracted from old neon things. Ordinary threads are not appropriate here.
  2. Next, take the thickest hook and raw materials taken as a basis.
  3. Start knitting in the standard pattern in a circle.

Important! If you have any special skills, then feel free to use them in your work. The more original patterns you make in the stitch loops, the more attractive your rug will be.

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Making yarn is a routine process, but simple. You are convinced of this, therefore we hope that you have no doubts about your own strengths - the procurement of material will go in full swing very quickly!

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