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Pasthyme Posted - Jan 05 2013 : 3:45:56 PM
Has anybody made anything with 'tee shirt yarn'? I went to the thrift shop and bought a bag of bright colored cotton tees (with no side seams) for $2 a bag.
I cut them into long continuous strips (around and around, pulled to stretch it into yarn and rolled it into balls.
Now I am crocheting a rug out of the tee shirts. It is coming out really nice and colorful.

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Nancy Joplin Posted - Jul 22 2024 : 11:16:15 AM
Churunga, your information is very helpful. I have so many old t-shirts and hate to throw them out. I have been making rags for my woodworker husband, but he only needs so many rags! I will start cutting them up for tarn...I have lots of black ones and dark colors that would make great rugs! Thanks for all of the reuse ideas!

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Pokeyfire Posted - Oct 20 2015 : 3:07:43 PM
Thank you Churunga. Very helpful information. :0) I am so excited about making something with the t-shirt yarn. But, I guess I should learn how to crochet first. :0( Well at least I can begin to scavenge for t-shirts in colors I like for future projects.

Thanks for the video link Fiddlehead. That was my next question. :0) I can't wait to see your rug. Seems like a perfect project for Tarn.



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Fiddlehead Farm Posted - Oct 18 2015 : 11:43:18 AM
I am currently making a big rug from t-shirts. I will post photo later.

http://studiodiphotosite.shutterfly.com/
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Fiddlehead Farm Posted - Oct 18 2015 : 11:42:37 AM
This is the best way to cut a continuous strip from a t-shirt to make yarn. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qq7JX-s0Peo

http://studiodiphotosite.shutterfly.com/
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I am trying to be the person my dogs think I am.

I get up every morning determined to both change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes this makes planning my day difficult.
- E. B. White
churunga Posted - Oct 18 2015 : 09:04:48 AM
T-shirt yarn is a little tricky to learn with. What I like about it is the stitches are big enough that one can actually see how the loops fit together. My advice is as follows:

When the t-shirts are cut, make the continuous strip no wider than 1" to 1.5".
Pick shirts with no or very little silk screening on them.
Go for as close to 100% cotton as possible.
When crocheting, get the largest hook you can - a Q hook.
Use the entire shirt, even the hems, ribs and sleeves.

I have some experience using this material for projects. I have taught kids how to make it and they really love it.

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Pokeyfire Posted - Oct 17 2015 : 2:43:09 PM
Hi ladies,
I realize it has been a few years since anyone has posted here but, I was wondering about the T-shirt projects you have been working on since then. Any pictures or new ideas to share?
I hope to learn to crochet soon. Would using "Tarn" be too difficult to learn with?
I am excited about using old t-shirts for different projects. They are so comfy before you even start. :0)

Kerry
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Dapple Grey Lady Posted - Nov 21 2013 : 1:19:29 PM
Didn't know there was a name for t-shirt yarn! Learn something everyday! I have a couple of balls made up and have several more to get cut and rolled. Can't wait to start the project. ~Betty~

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Cozynana Posted - Oct 18 2013 : 11:40:01 PM
Marie, I would be interested in what your program teaches and activites you do in your afternoon program. Our town is trying to start one networking with one of the local churches.
churunga Posted - Oct 18 2013 : 07:58:00 AM
I plan to instruct my crochet students how to make tarn in one of the last sessions of this semester. The school which hosts the after school program I teach in has a large emphasis on environmental care and integrity. I think this demonstration would be a good fit.

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mrssarahhall Posted - Oct 18 2013 : 07:47:49 AM
How fun! I have been into making things from tshirts too. I have used them to make what I would call rag rugs, where I didn't pull it to curl the fabric, but crocheted with it to have messey edges, and have done some rugs where I pulled the material to curl it as well. I have also made pot holders and chair mats with it. Have fun! :)

Sarah
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Fiddlehead Farm Posted - Feb 06 2013 : 10:04:59 AM
Kristina,
What is the other project? Or, is it a secret?

http://studiodiphotosite.shutterfly.com/
farmgirl sister #922

I am trying to be the person my dogs think I am.

I get up every morning determined to both change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes this makes planning my day difficult.
- E. B. White
FieldsofThyme Posted - Feb 06 2013 : 09:17:32 AM
Yes, I have made rugs using t-shirts before (crocheted). Now I am making another project with old t-shirts.

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HodgeLodge Posted - Feb 06 2013 : 04:26:11 AM
Very nice Diane on both accounts. I have the crochet needle to do just haven't done it yet. My daughter for her bday wanted me to sew all her tshirts together to make a quilt. That turned out nice. Sorry no pics.

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KathyC Posted - Feb 05 2013 : 9:08:02 PM
Love that rug Diane!
lovinRchickens Posted - Feb 05 2013 : 1:10:09 PM
Oh that is too cute Diane. Going to take a look at your how-to as well.

Blessings
~Kelly~
Fiddlehead Farm Posted - Feb 05 2013 : 11:27:28 AM

This is a T-shirt yarn (Tarn) rug I made for a local dog rescue fund-raiser.

I also found a video that has a really easy way to cut T-shirts into strips. So much faster than going round and round. Check it out!
http://www.relevedesign.com/how-to-cut-continuous-t-shirt-yarn/

http://studiodiphotosite.shutterfly.com/
farmgirl sister #922

I am trying to be the person my dogs think I am.

I get up every morning determined to both change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes this makes planning my day difficult.
- E. B. White
sunflowercritters Posted - Feb 05 2013 : 04:53:28 AM
Oh! Have been teaching my friends and teens to make there own rug for there home. They are having a blast....makes nice rugs tee shirt...
have fun..there is allot on utube on crochet rugs.
Deb

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Pasthyme Posted - Jan 09 2013 : 5:52:16 PM
I made an oval rug from bright colored tees and put it in for sale in my store. I have been making rag rugs from strips of cotton fabric. I just made this using the same pattern, but from tee shirts. I found all the info I need online. There are some You Tube videos that explain how to do it. I am not one to come up with ideas, but I take other peoples ideas and run with it.
I love the picture that is posted here. They do come out really pretty, and that is a pretty rug.


www.thealteredego.webs.com
Fiddlehead Farm Posted - Jan 06 2013 : 7:29:07 PM
I made it out of T-shirt yarn (Tarn).

http://studiodiphotosite.shutterfly.com/
farmgirl sister #922

I am trying to be the person my dogs think I am.

I get up every morning determined to both change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes this makes planning my day difficult.
- E. B. White
cajungal Posted - Jan 06 2013 : 5:29:13 PM
I love the t-shirt yarn idea.

Love your rug, too, Diane.

One of the best compliments from one of my daughters: "Moma, you smell good...like dirt."
Heather B Posted - Jan 06 2013 : 07:59:46 AM
Diane, I like your hexagon rug. Did you make that out of a heavy yarn, fabric or T-shirt material?

Heather

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Fiddlehead Farm Posted - Jan 06 2013 : 07:55:21 AM

I made this rug last summer for my Glamper. This picture shows it half done. I love how fast these rugs work up and they go through the wash very nicely.

http://studiodiphotosite.shutterfly.com/
farmgirl sister #922

I am trying to be the person my dogs think I am.

I get up every morning determined to both change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes this makes planning my day difficult.
- E. B. White
jan49829 Posted - Jan 05 2013 : 8:11:12 PM
I just finished one. I will try to get a picture on here maybe tomorrow. Mine I cut into 1 inch strips continuous. I used a size N hook and made it rectangular. I did not use a pattern, as I design most everything I make. I will try to get a picture on here tomorrow for all of you.

Janet
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KathyC Posted - Jan 05 2013 : 7:23:25 PM
I want to try this. I have a few balls of "yarn" cut and balled up and lots of t shirts still to cut. How wide did you cut your strips and what size hook are you using? Are you using a pattern or just making it up as you go?

I also keep a ball of this in my gardening basket to tie up plants.

Thanks
Kathy
Heather B Posted - Jan 05 2013 : 4:22:26 PM
Very cool! I want to try that. I have a few cold spots in my house on the hardwoods during the winter that could really benefit from a rug or two. What size needle are you using?

Heather

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