Curled T-Yarn Trivet Hotpad
Here is my first curled T-shirt yarn or T-yarn project. Curled T-yarn is created by cutting an old recycled tee-shirt into strips and then stretching the strip so it curls in on itself. This creates a circular-type yarn from the t-shirt strip. Here is my picture tutorial on how I make recycled curled T-shirt yarn. My finished project is done in a basic motif granny stitch pattern. This trivet hotpad is not only very frugal as it didn’t cost me anything, it’s also an excellent way to upcycle old tee-shirts into a new cool reusable item.
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Here is a closeup of the T-yarn once its cut and stretched.
Free T-Yarn Motif Hotpad Crochet Pattern
Materials needed:
One large t-shirt without side seams (blue) – Cut and stretched into approx. 65 yards of T-yarn
Small amount of contrasting T-Yarn (white)
Hook: “J” U.S. size metal crochet hook
Finished Hotpad Trivet: 7” wide
With center color Ch 4, Sl St to form ring.
Row 1
Ch 2, (counts as 1 Hdc) in ring work 2 Hdc,
Ch 1, 3 Hdc, Ch 1, 3 Hdc, Ch1, 3 Hdc
Ch 1, Sl St to top of Ch 2. (4 corners & 4 shells made)
Fasten off and weave ends under on back side of Motif.
Row 2
With main color (blue shown) attach in any Ch 1 corner space.
Ch 2, 2 Hdc, Ch1, 3 Hdc, all in the same ch 1 corner space.
*Sk next 3 Hdc, 3 Hdc, Ch 1, 3 Hdc, all in the next Ch 1 corner space.*
Repeat between * 2 more times, Sl St to top of the beginning Ch 2.
Row 3
Sl St across remaining Hdc’s to corner.
Ch 2 (counts as 1 Hdc) 2 Hdc, Ch 1, 3 Hdc, all in the corner space.
*Sk 3 Hdc, make 3 Hdc in between shells, Sk next shell, make 3 Hdc, Ch 1,
3 Hdc in corner.* Repeat 2 more times then Sl St to top of first Hdc.
Row 4-6
Continue in the established pattern. Fasten off and weave ends under on back side of Motif.
Edging:
Using white T-yarn, attach in a corner stitch space. Ch 3, Dc in sm st, Sk 1 st, and Sl st in next st or space opening. Repeat by working *Ch 3, Dc in sm st, Sk 1 st, Sl St in next st* around motif. Sl St into base of 1st Ch 3 to finish off. Weave under ends.
If you have any questions or find discrepancies in this pattern, please email me using contact tab above.
Abbreviations:
Ch – Chain
Dc – Double Crochet
Ea – Each
Hdc – Half Double Crochet
Rnd – Round
Sk – Skip
Sl St – Slip Stitch
Sm – Same
St – Stitch
T-Yarn – T-Shirt Yarn
This pattern is copyrighted by Cindy of My Recycled Bags {dot com} and may only be used for private individual use. No commercial sales or use of this pattern or photos are permitted. Links to this pattern are acceptable and appreciated. © 2009
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Tags: free-pattern, t-yarn, tee-shirt yarn, upcycling
June 7, 2009
That made up into a really nice looking trivet.
I’m hoping that in a couple of months I’ll be able to get back into my creative groove. My hubbie has is buying me a shed that I’m planning on setting up as an Art/Craft Studio. Over the years I’ve gotten disorganized and I need to get all my craft material into one location. So I’ve got a lot sorting and cleaning to do before I can even get started, but I’m getting excited about the whole process.
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June 7, 2009
Unfortunately, I can’t knit–but I do crochet!
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June 8, 2009
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June 8, 2009
That’s really pretty Cindy!
I’m still so amazed at how nice the texture looks
I really have to try it (soon as I find some old T’s).
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June 8, 2009
I really enjoy all the creative ideas you come up with. My first recycling creation years ago was with t-shirts long before I starting using plarn. It’s something that you can never get tired of finding uses for.
You are such an inspiration to all recyclers.
June 9, 2009
Hey Cindy,
Nice one! Don’t you love the fresh colours you get from T-shirt yarn?
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June 9, 2009
I’ve just recently started experimenting with t-shirt yarn, and making non-stretchy “yarn” from other clothing as well. Thanks for a really good clear explanation of the process
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June 9, 2009
i truly enjoy your blog! i’ve just posted an article about your blog on my blog. hope you’ll enjoy it.
jd
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June 9, 2009
hi, just popped by & thought I’d say hello
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June 10, 2009
I absolutely love it!
Ok, ok, I said the other day that I was going to give the T-yarn a try and I haven’t yet, but now that you’ve given me another incentive, I’m definitely going to give it a try.
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June 11, 2009
[...] or tarn as she calls it. Isn’t that neat? And look at the cute things she makes with it; trivets, scrubbie/dishcloths, and even a purse! I love that purse! These aren’t knitted, but crocheted [...]
June 12, 2009
What a great idea! I’ve experimented w/ plarn, but never actually finished a project. I’d like to try this to make bathroom mats-soft, absorbent, washable and not as thick as a braided rug for easy drying.
August 27, 2009
Very cute, thx for sharing!
September 26, 2009
Cindy, Thank you for sharing this pattern & the instructions for making the curled t-yarn. I’ve made several of hotpads using your pattern and just love how they turned out. You ROCK! =)
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