I am trying out yarn recycling here, knitting from balls of tag ends yarn I've tied together. I have a wicker suitcase full of tiny balls of leftover yarn that hide there, hoping I will forget about them. No. I will find a way to use them up! So begins the project of sorting and tying together bits and pieces in color themes. Then what to do with them? Well, a simple stocking cap works and will keep someone's head warm this winter!
Here are the first 4 efforts:
Too much fun to see the striped bands change. It's also fun to makeup the yarn balls in colorways.
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I love your colorways and it's the best thing EVER that you are using materials on hand instead of going and buying stuff. You are so crafty Paula! Thanks for sharing. - lh
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