yarn from old sweaters....

so i've heard of people finding sweaters in the thrift store from yarn, and taking them apart to re-use the yarn (btw its environmentally friendly) has anyone done this before? I plan to, but since the yarn is old i'm wondering how it was working with it's condition, was it difficult to take the garment apart?

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4 replies since 18th October 2008 • Last reply 18th October 2008

Reply #1:

http://www.az.com/~andrade/knit/thrifty.html I came across this (or something like it, I can't find the actual page, or maybe I'm remembering incorrectly) awhile back, and I took a sweater apart. It wasn't so bad, but I never did anything with the yarn. Tongue I think I still have it lying around somewhere.

http://www.neauveau.com/recycledyarn.html more pictures!

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Reply #2:

thanks so much!

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Reply #3:

WOW. I feel stupid. That is so clever, I've never heard of that, or thought of that. But I'm definatley going to do it now.

Happy

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Reply #4:

I've done it, its not hard, but try to find a sweater thats in good condition, otherwise the yarn can be pretty unruly. Have fun with it though, its definitely worth it!

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