Recycled and upcycled – rag knitting scarves with crochet flowers » Bella, recycled and upcycled scarf: 60s seersucker table cloth ripped into shreds and knitted with bobble trim yarn
Bella, recycled and upcycled scarf: 60s seersucker table cloth ripped into shreds and knitted with bobble trim yarn. Includes a large, detachable flower.
Bella, recycled and upcycled scarf: 60s seersucker table cloth ripped into shreds and knitted with bobble trim yarn. Includes a large, detachable flower.
Rosanne Turczyn replied:
When I lived in northwest Ohio I was able to purchase a few skeins (sp) of ‘rag’ (balls of thin pieces of fabric tied together) to make very eclectic scarves….I made 5 of them and whenever I wear one I receive compliments. I am trying to find a place to purchase over the internet.
Can you direct me? Thank you in advance. Rosanne
14 December 2008 at 3:50 pm. Permalink.
handmade3777 replied:
Hi Rosanne
I’ve just had a quick lookon etsy.com – it’s a place where you buy and sell handmade goods. I’ve found one lady that spins rags into rag yarn.
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=35680§ion_id=5089313
And here’s a lady who’s getting rid of 10 balls of off-the-shelf Rowan rag yarn
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_gallery_15&listing_id=17462805
You could also try ebay, though that will be most likely manufactured, and not hand knotted.
I like to buy old op shop sheets, doona covers, table cloths and remnants. I rip them up and knot them together. It’s messy, and takes time, but the end result is pretty snazzy.
Cheers, Inge.
14 December 2008 at 10:17 pm. Permalink.