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Knit-n-Crochet on Tuesday, March 3, 2015 9:54:00 AM
What’s more fun than
knitting? Knitting something out of those scraps of leftover yarn that you can
reuse yourself over and over again, of course! There are plenty of projects
that can help you live a more eco-friendly life while also cultivating your wildest
knitting passions. Here we’ll discuss some
fun and practical projects you can
make out of those extra pieces of yarn that have been piling up just waiting to
be imagined into something amazing.
Grocery Tote
Want to get your groceries
and save the planet too? Do you have a mountain of plastic bags that is growing
out of control in your closet or kitchen pantry? Why not put that old yarn to
good use by creating your own grocery bags from those old scraps of yarn.
Gift Ribbons
Do you have a ton of small
leftover pieces of yarn from your latest projects? Cons
Check out these
inspiring knitted gift wrap ideas.ider passing up store
bought ribbon and instead wrap your gifts with colored yarn! Use brown paper
bags and yarn to give your gifts a thoughtful, unique, homemade, eco-friendly
vibe. And the best part about it—it’s entirely free! You can even replace your
bows with pom-poms for a fun twist on the conventional gift design.
Mini Art Projects
Is your cat in need of a
new friend? How about a
tiny bunny
filled with catnip? Is your Christmas tree low on ornaments? Use those leftover
scraps to make small doilies that you can hang on the tree. Or use them as
coasters for your morning coffee. You can even knit your own dishcloths, or add
some knitting to your existing dishcloths—add a button and a buttonhole to loop
around the hardware on your kitchen drawers or oven handle, and never worry
about them falling to the ground again. If you’re a bookworm, knit a bookmark
out of that leftover yarn and garnish it with a pom pom so you never lose your
place.
Floor Sweeper
Are you tired of buying
disposable Swiffer cloths? Why not make your own Swiffer cozy that you can
simply toss into the wash and reuse? If you have any type of floor sweeper that
requires disposable pads, you can replace them easily by knitting a cover that
you can slip on and off. A knit floor sweeper does a great job of picking up
dirt and dust, and is a great solution to finishing up that old ball of yarn,
and helping yourself save money around the house.
Dryer Balls
Do you have the dredges of
a skein of non-washable wool lying around? Why not put it to good use and make
a dryer ball? Simply grab your wool yarn, and wrap it into a small ball the
size of a tennis ball. Wind the tail of the ball through a few layers and
through the middle of the ball, and then clip it off. Throw your ball into a
sock and wash and dry it three to four times. Once it is ready, simply freely
throw it into the wash with your laundry load with five or six others and you
are good to go. No more need to waste money on those dryer sheets!
Coffee Sleeve
What about a coffee sleeve
for that hot cup of coffee on a chilly morning? Coffee sleeves are a great way
to get your handy-making into your everyday routine. Just find your favorite
scrap of color, a big button, and go to work. A coffee sleeve can be made in no
time flat.
Happy
knitting!