How to Make T-Shirt Yarn

If you love wearing T-shirts, but hate to throw them away when they are stained or stretched-out, let’s explore a “green” option for recycling your shirts into yarn which can be crocheted into baskets, casserole carriers, chair pads, covers for bar stools, place mats, trivets, plant pot cozies, rugs and more!

Not All T-shirts Are Alike

T-shirts which are cotton or a 50/50 blend of polyester and cotton make excellent T-shirt yarn. T-shirts decorated with lightweight printing are fine to use, whereas shirts which have large areas covered with thick iron-on images or heavy, plastic-like lettering will be difficult to cut and typically do not produce a satisfactory crocheted project. Avoid T-shirts made with a 1x1 rib, they