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What Is T-Shirt Yarn? Everything You Need to Know

T-shirt yarn goes by a lot of names. Jersey yarn. Spaghetti yarn. Fabric yarn. Whatever you call it, the questions are always the same: what actually is it, where does...

Posted on Jun 02, 2026 By Sally Phillips

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The Yarn That Comes from a Tree (And Why That's More Interesting Than It Sounds)

When people first hear about eucalyptus yarn, they tend to have one of two reactions. Either "Oh, that's nice" — vaguely positive, not particularly curious — or "Wait, how does...

Posted on May 19, 2026 By Sally Phillips

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How to Crochet a Basket with T-Shirt Yarn

There is something deeply pleasing about a good basket. It holds things. It looks nice. It stays where you put it. A hand-crocheted basket made with T-shirt yarn is a...

Posted on May 15, 2026 By Sally Phillips

How to Crochet a Bag with T-Shirt Yarn: A Beginner-Friendly Guide

Ever fancied making your own bag? This beginner-friendly crochet pattern uses chunky recycled t-shirt yarn to create a sturdy, stylish tote that works up in no time. T-shirt yarn —...

Posted on Apr 02, 2026 By Sally Phillips

Pale cream crocket bag made of t-shirt yarn on arm of woman

Girl in pink dungarees holding two types of hand-crocheted natural cotton string bags

Mark International Plastic Bag Free Day with a Twist of Creativity!

International Plastic Bag Free Day – July 3rdLet’s ditch the disposables and craft a better future—one knot at a time. Single-use plastics are polluting our oceans and endangering wildlife, but...

Posted on Jul 02, 2025 By Sally Phillips

What is T-Shirt Yarn?

T-Shirt yarn is a chunky, versatile material made from off-cuts of T-shirt manufacturing. These strips are spun into yarn, offering a strong and stretchy texture that varies between batches. Ideal...

Posted on Jun 10, 2025 By Sally Phillips