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How to Unravel a Sweater to Recycle Yarn

comments (8) April 22nd, 2010

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Video Length: 9:58
Produced by: Ashley Martineau, Neauveau Fiber Arts

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I made a online photo tutorial on How to Unravel a Sweater to Recycle Yarn in 2003 and it was published in Interweave Knits magazine as well as other magazines around the world. Unraveling sweaters is a great way to use yarn and re-create something new.

Here is the short video version of the tutorial. Happy Recycling!!

posted in: wearable, green, knitting, upcycling, spinning, recycle yarn, unravel a sweater

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imhstrom writes: Instead of tossing the yarn to the birds, which I'm not against, you can use the bits to stuff small pieces like amigurumi.
Posted: 2:05 pm on November 23rd

omgwtfnoway writes: Great! Just great! Thanx so much!!!!
Posted: 1:00 pm on May 26th

KristenNicole writes: I have used your instructions numerous times. This has been a great way to save money and be eco-friendly. Thank you for this wonderful tutorial.
Posted: 12:24 am on February 15th

deltagirl82 writes: How do you wash it and get the old yarn look out of it?
Posted: 8:34 pm on May 3rd

lwagner53 writes: I like this video, I think I will try this. I need to find the right sweater.
Posted: 7:30 pm on April 29th

KnitKnoodler writes: Thanks, Ashley, for the great video! I've been wanting to try this with a sweater and wasn't sure how to start.

IggyJingles - I sometimes use unraveled yarn for my plushies' hair, too (from the misfit plush toys pile)...it makes great kinky, curly hair, doesn't it? :)
Posted: 4:26 pm on April 23rd