Making yarn

How to Make Yarn from Fabric Strips - a tutorial from Shiny Happy World

Excited to embark your spinning adventures, but not sure where to start? This post has everything you need to know when learning how to spin yarn.

Do you have an over abundance of fabric scraps that you are holding on to, “just in case”? Cintia from My Poppet was doing just that, and then she came up with the clever idea of turning her scraps into pretty twine. You can find the simple tutorial below. Scrap fabric strips in assorted lengths (max 1″ wide) Something to wind your twine on to Scissors For more pictures and the full tutorial, head over to My Poppet.

Going to the yarn store is always fun and exciting - so much potential in all those beautiful skeins. But you aren't limited to what's in the store. You can make your own - no spinning required! I've scoured the web this morning to bring you 6 great tutorials for making your own yarn! Tear up old sheets (via creativejewishmom.com): You have to take care around the corners, but the result is worth it! Perfect for rugs or pillow covers. I haven't tried this yet, but given the state of some of…

DIY DROP SPINDLES: Spinning yarn is a fun activity for all ages. Learn how to make inexpensive drop spindles and start today!

Cotton is the most common natural fabric used to make yarn and other textiles. However, most people don’t know how to make yarn from cotton at home without fancy machinery. This guide (+video) will show you the basic procedures!

Make a beautifully unique ball of yarn from your scraps using these three easy joins

Way back when, at least on the internet time-scale, I wrote a tutorial about how to chain-ply commercial yarn to manipulate color which you can read here . The variegated yarn I used flashed and pooled no matter how I knit with it, and chain-plying it created a beautiful marled yarn. Then I used

New to spinning yarn? There are various factors that will help to achieve a consistent handspun yarn, which we will discuss today.

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Make your own t-shirt yarn using the whole shirt! Check out the detailed pictorial to use up an entire t-shirt including the sleeves. Repurposing old t-shirts for craft projects is a great way to keep them out of the landfill. There are so many possible uses for t-shirt yarn and in this post we show you how you can make your own yarn, using the entire shirt. #upcycling #tshirtyarn #sustainmycrafthabit

Here are twenty things to make with scrap yarn, fabric, and floss. These projects are great for anytime of the year, and for all skill levels!

How to spin your own yarn in the Fleece to Fabric Class! Join the waitlist to be notified when enrollment is open. Learn how to take a sheep's fleece and turn it into yarn in this helpful knitting course. Visit for easy knitting beginner tips. Learn the art of spinning yarn, knitting and hand dyeing. Exclusive knitting free patterns, spinning wool tutorials, crafts, yarn projects, fiber art and DIY ideas.

Shearing season is upon us, and with it the need to process all that fiber. Ever wonder how it's done?

Learn how to hand dye wool yarn with this easy step-by-step guide. Use this wool yarn dyeing technique using acid dye and snow. Visit for more knitting tips for beginners and more! The art of spinning yarn, knitting and hand dyeing. Exclusive knitting free patterns, spinning wool tutorials, crafts, yarn projects, fiber art and DIY ideas.

Do you have a bunch of fabric laying around that you just don't know what to do with?! Why not make it into yarn! Learn how to make fabric yarn for your cr...

Dyeing Yarn ~ Don't you just love unique, hand dyed yarn? Learn how to dye yarn with this easy hand painting technique. #dyeing #yarnlove