Cutting the body of a tee-shirt...
...into 1-inch wide pieces...
...then opening up the 'still attached' edge...
...and cutting the fabric into one long, continuous strip.
By merely stretching the strip...
...and allowing the cut edges to curl into the middle...
...the fabric becomes ready-to-knit yarn!
Of course I had to try some in orange!! :)
Knitting the yarn using long, metal needles.
The sturdy, finished cat mat (front)...
...and back.
Erykah enjoying her new gift...
...and a close up of its dense, spongy texture!
...and because I recently found an easy-to-follow tutorial online...
...I decided to convert a couple of 'college dorm event' tee-shirts...
...into homemade yarn!
I don't much like the 'feel' of the finished piece...
...(it has an assertively synthetic character...
...and it certainly wouldn't be suitable for wearables)...
...but it's a fun way to breathe new life into garments which have 'seen better days'! :)
