Find used t-shirts at the thrift store {about five large ones} in a similar shade. I was fortunate to find a pile of old Scout troop shirts that were all the same color {and cheap!} but a little bit of discrepancy in color shade won’t make any difference in this project.
To make the yarn, cut the shirt into strips. Rather than re-create the wheel, I’ll point you to a great tutorial found here.
If you don’t want to bother making your own t-shirt yarn, you can buy cotton t-shirt yarn online {affiliate}.
Once the t-shirt is cut into strips, give the strips a tug and they’ll scrunch right up into a really neat yarn. Wind that yarn into a ball to make the knitting a bit easier and tangle-free.
Once you have the t-shirt yarn made, you’re ready to start knitting!
This bag is simple enough for a beginner knitter and would make a great gift as well.
Take your market bag to the store and enjoy … you’ll be the envy of everyone in the produce department!
I love this, Randi. I remember seeing that same link on T-shirt thread from LBB’s site. I haven’t ever tried it. Mine was the vase and somehow I made it by 1 vote…crazy! Great job.
You are amazing!
Oh,no! I’ve held off of taking up knitting again, but this is pushing me over the edge. I’d love to make some of these. One thing we have in abundance is old t’s! Thanks for sharing with everyone.
This is so cool, I love all the stuff you can do with t-shirt yarn. I can’t knit (trying to learn), but I can crochet, so maybe I’ll adapt this to a crochet pattern. Thanks for the inspiration!
I love it, I’m not a knitter but I crochet and this is a great idea!
Well done, I really love this. Great repurpose.