Comments on: Cassette Tape Clutch

By: Crocheting with Unusual Materials

Crocheting with Unusual Materials — Wed, 04 May 2011 12:15:42 +0000

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By: Mellanie

Mellanie — Wed, 26 May 2010 18:29:18 +0000

I made this last night, and it turned out fabulous! I can’t wait to show it off. I made some minor changes, an “H” hook instead of a J. I also made a flap over the top which buttons closed instead of leaving an opening for a zipper. I used a can tab for the button. Also, I couldn’t find the same kind of yarn, so I used Eros by Plymoth Yarn, in color 3244. I just love it!

By: Cathy

Cathy — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 04:33:26 +0000

If anyone ever needs cassette tapes for this sort of work, please let me know! I’m sitting on about 300 unsellable old music cassettes that I released just before everyone stopped buying them! I’m not sure if I can crochet fast enough to get through them all!

By: Sandy

Sandy — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 03:31:10 +0000

I used to work in broadcasting and handled similar tape on a daily basis. We cut and spliced it.

I was wondering too. I don’t know if there’s lead in that, but I think it might be fine.

I’ll be making some projects and hitting up some radio friends for old cassettes if I don’t have enough!!!

By: Conny Hubbard

Conny Hubbard — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 02:35:16 +0000

Hi Cindy,
I love your site and all your wonderful creations. You’re the first person I’ve seen using plastic along with regular yarn. That’s what I’ve been doing and getting great results. I have lots of leftover yarn and it’s perfect for using it in all the plarn projects I’m working on. The rugs are so soft and you’d never know the main ingredient is plastic. The house shoes really keep the feet warm in the winter. I’m working on a vest now, using a strand of silky yarn and a strand of fun fur.
I will stop by and check your site again. Thanks,
Conny
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By: Tricia Caughley

Tricia Caughley — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 21:54:23 +0000

Awesome creativity! just love it! will have a go at crocheting with the cassette tape… that’ll really amaze my family!! Well done Cindy!

By: analog amnesty » cassette tape crochet

analog amnesty » cassette tape crochet — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 11:15:39 +0000

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By: Tony Lee

Tony Lee — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 07:23:01 +0000

Thanks Cindy for sharing this. This is quite an amazing idea you've got. I especially admired the recycled round plarn rug you made. Tony Lee’s last blog post..How do you spot a fake Fendi handbag?

By: Yearn Worthy Yarn: Cassette Tape : Crafting a Green World

Yearn Worthy Yarn: Cassette Tape : Crafting a Green World — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 17:31:27 +0000

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By: Jacqueline

Jacqueline — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 21:39:48 +0000

I have made a crocheted belt out of cassette tapes. Just 1 long single-crocheted strip (maybe 15 stitches wide). For a 30″ waist, used 2 strands of a 90 minute tape & that was it. Fastened with Drings and made a decorative buckle by taking a cassette apart & screwing it back together with the belt inside.

I’ve also seen an artist who crocheted a cover for her entire car (!) out of video tape. incredible.