My Unger is a squeegee with a swiffer-like head on the other side. I want to be able to use the other side to dust and clean high areas in my house with the extended handle on the Unger.

I used the Craftstylish crochet reversible swiffer pattern as a basis for my duster cover. Because my tool is narrower than a Swiffer, I had to modify the original pattern. The beauty of the pattern is that it is easily adjustable to fit different sized cleaning tools. The pattern has great pictures and works up really quickly.

Okay now for my modifications:
I used N (9 mm) crochet hook. I chained 19 to begin my cover. I only crocheted 3 rows of ruffles in the middle. Then one round of SC in each stitch and then several decreases of Sc on last round to fit my Unger.

Finished size: Fits a tool head 10 inches long and 1-1/2 inches wide when stretched.

My finished t-yarn cover turned out perfect and I love the ruffles on the duster. It works great and I plan to use the same ruffle design to make a mop cover. Using recycled t-shirts for this project worked wonderfully as the cotton is soft and absorbent. Now I just need to get busy and do some cleaning with my new tool.[…]

I recycled an old cotton sheet to create this crocheted oven mitt. I cut the sheet into very thin strips and curled it as outlined in t-yarn making tutorial. I used half a twin sheet which is probably less than two t-shirts should be using tees to make your oven mitt.

Here is my cotton sheet before I started. I was lucky to get it free from the rag box at my local thrift store as it had a few holes and some minor discoloration. As you cut the strips you can work around any holes and the color differences really don’t show in the yarn that is created.

This recycled oven mitt project fits a woman’s size medium hand. Should you need a larger mitt, just do a few more rounds as indicated in the crochet pattern below. As always, I hope you enjoy my free pattern and have fun creating your own t-yarn oven mitt.

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Free T-Yarn Oven Mitt Pattern

Materials needed:
About half a twin jersey sheet or a couple of t -shirts cut into 3/8” inch wide strips and
gently pulled to curl your t-yarn or tarn

Fabric for the lining and one piece of insul-bright for heat protection

Hook: “H” U.S. size metal crochet hook

Size:
Woman’s medium sized hand

Finished Oven Mitt: 6” wide x 10-1/2” long with 7-1/2” opening

Using t-yarn, Ch 44 and join with a Sl St to form a ring. My ring was approx. 7 inches wide if measured flat.

Rnd 1
Sc around the entire chain as you work along the ring. This allows you to slide the sts as needed
to get a smooth band around the ring. Join with a Sl St into beg Sc. (Approx 50 Sc)
Do NOT turn your work in this project. This project is worked in rounds.

Rnd 2
Ch 1, Sc in ea st around. Don’t join from this point on. Just continue working in rounds.

Rnd 3
Work Sc in each st around. See how there is a natural fold created with your project. End each round at the fold which should be where your tail is from the beginning chain.

Rnd 4
Work 1 dec by working two Sc’s tog at natural edge of fold. Then Sc in ea st around to other fold, work 1 dec by working two Sc’s tog. Finish rnd by working Sc in remaining sts.

Rnd 5
Work Sc even around in ea st.

Repeat rnd 4 and 5 – Twice.

Rnd 10 – 17
Work Sc even around in ea st. (For a larger or longer oven mitt, work a few more rounds here to make a bigger mitt.)

Rnd 18
Sc in ea of the next 6 sts, skip 10 sts […]

I recently bought this magnifying glass and it did not come with a case. Well unless you have a case, you can’t toss it in a drawer without it getting scratched. So I set out to crochet myself a little cozy to protect the glass. I wanted something stiff and protective so I used a ball of t-yarn that I had leftover from a tank top that I cut up.

I cut my t-yarn or tarn only about 3/8 inch wide and then gently stretched it. Here is my t-yarn tutorial for the details on how I prepare my t-shirts into a yarn material. I only needed a small ball of t-yarn for this project and believe it only required about half the front of the tank top to make this magnifying glass case.

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Here is another photo showing the glass as you pull it out of the case. Because the t-shirt yarn is stiff, the glass doesn’t need a closure and stays put inside nicely as I crocheted my cozy with a snug fit. My magnifying glass is 3 inches wide and the pattern below is for a cozy for this size glass. Adjust your stitches for a smaller or larger glass as you work your increases at the beginning. I kept constantly checking my fit after the first several rounds. I worked this project in the round and just made sure the glass fit inside the cozy as I crocheted further. Once you reach the correct width of the glass, you work single crochet stitches evenly to finish. Hope this makes sense and email me if you have any questions as you work the crochet pattern.

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Free T-Yarn Magnifying Glass Case Cozy Pattern

Materials needed:
Small amount piece of a t-shirt cut into 3/8-1/2” inch wide strips and gently pulled to curl your t-yarn or tarn

Hook: “H” U.S. size metal crochet hook

Finished Case Cozy: 3-1/2”wide x 3-3/4” long
Fits a 3” wide Magnifying glass

Using T-yarn, Ch 4.

Rnd 1
Sc into the 2nd. Chain from hook and in each st down to the last st. Work 2 Sc in last st. Then working down the backside of chain, Sc in ea st down to the last st. Work 2 Sc in last st. Do NOT turn your work in this project. Mark so you know where the round starts as you do not join in this project unless specially told to but rather just continue working in rounds.

Rnd 2
Work 2 Sc in ea st around. (Remember don’t turn or join.)

Rnd 3
Work 2 Sc in each st around. (See tip below)

Tip: Check your magnifying glass to make sure the size is right for the glass to slide into the cozy. Adjust your stitches as needed for smaller sizes by working Sc in a st or two to get a smaller cozy. For larger size work 2 Sc or even 3 Sc in a st or two […]

Need a new trivet hotpad? Well grab that old t-shirt and start cutting. This cute flower hotpad was crocheted from the front piece of an old cotton tank top of mine. This particular tank top had side seams so I cut it across from side to side so I could stretch it to created what I call curled t-yarn. Here is my picture tutorial on how to make curled t-yarn.

The nice thing about these trivets is that they are a quick project and only require about 40 yards of t-yarn. Because this was a shirt with side seams, when I reached the side, I just cut at a diagonal to turn so I could work across the front again. Little “tags” are created when you make the turns but can be trimmed once you curl the t-yarn and can be easily hidden within your stitches or at the back of your work. As you can see, all my little tags don’t show. Anyway enjoy this recycled t-shirt project and happy green crafting to all!

Free Crochet Pattern for a T-Yarn Flower Trivet Hotpad

Materials needed:
One-half of a T-shirt – approx. 40 yards of t-yarn
Cut into 1/4” – 1/2” inch wide strips and gently pull to curl your t-yarn

Hook: “J” U.S. size metal crochet hook
Finished Trivet Hotpad is 6-1/4” wide

Rnd 1
Make a magic circle with t-yarn, work 14 Dc in circle. Join with Sl St to top of 1st Dc to complete first round. Do not turn your work in this project.

Rnd 2
Ch 3. Dc and Ch 1 in each st around. End with Ch 1 and join with Sl St to top of Ch 3.

Rnd 3
Sl st over to first Ch 1 space, Ch 5 and Dc in the Ch 1 sp (first V st made). *Dc , Ch 2, Dc in next Ch 1 sp.* Repeat between the * to work a V st in ea Ch 1 sp. (14 V-sts)

Rnd 4
Sl st over to first Ch 2 space. Ch 3, counts as 1st Dc, work 2 Dc, Tr and 3 more Dc in same Ch 2 sp. Sc in next Ch 2 sp. *3 Dc, Tr, 3 Dc in next Ch 2 sp then work Sc in next Ch 2 sp*. Repeat between the * to end. Sl St into Ch 3 beginning to connect round. (7 Flower clusters made)

Rnd 5
*Sc and Ch 1 in ea Dc and Tr sts of flower cluster. Work Sl St into Sc between clusters.* *. Repeat between the * to end. Sl St to first Sc at beginning to finish rnd. FO.

If you have any questions or find discrepancies in this pattern, please email me using contact tab above.

Abbreviations:
Beg – Beginning
Ch – Chain
Ea – Each
FO – Finish Off
Rnd – Round
Sc – Single Crochet
Sk – Skip
Sl St – Slip Stitch
Sm – Same
Sp – Space
St […]

Crafting with recycled materials is so addicting. I’m back with another green crafting project using a thrift store t-shirt I got free as it had a bleach stain. It was a pretty pink so I thought it would make a nice baby bib. This baby bib is crocheted from the t-yarn I created from the old t-shirt. Here is my tutorial on how I create t-yarn and how I curl it before crocheting. This baby bib uses about half of an adult sized seamless-sides t-shirt which has been cut into 1/4″ wide strips.

I had shared another t-yarn baby bib before but this crochet pattern has been simplified and makes for an even quicker project. I added flowers as an extra embellishment. I hope you enjoy this free baby bib pattern.

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Free Crocheted T-Yarn Baby Bib Pattern

Materials needed:
1) T-shirt cut into T-yarn approx. 1/4″ wide
2) Straps 12″ long cut from hem of T-shirt
Scrap piece of yarn for flowers

Hook:
“H” USA size crochet hook

Description:
Baby Bib measures 9” across and 8” long from neck edge to bottom center
Straps are 12” long each

Directions:
Ch 18

Row 1
Working in back loops only, Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in the next 8 sts, 3 Sc in next st, then Sc in remaining 8 sts of chain. Ch 1, turn. (19 sts)

Row 2 – 18
Working in back loops only, Sc in ea st down to center, work 3 Sc in center and then Sc in ea remaining st of row. Ch 1, turn. FO.

Edging and Straps:
Row 1
Attach T-yarn at upper RS neck edge at end of row 1. Work 3 Sc in corner and then working through both loops, Sc evenly along row ends. Working in back loops only, Sc along diagonal sides to match prior rows and work 3 Sc in center, continue up other diagonal side working in back loops only, and work 3 Sc in corner. Working through both loops, Sc evenly up last side of bib up to top corner. Work 3 Sc in corner and then Sc evenly across top of bib. FO and weave ends under.

Attach trimmed 12″ strap at back of bib at top on each side as shown. Hand stitch into place.

I added two flowers using the teeny tiny flowers tutorial with some scrap yarn. I made one using Sc for row 1 and the larger one I did Dc for row 1.

If you have any questions or find discrepancies in this pattern, please email me using contact tab above.

Abbreviations:
Ch – Chain
Dc – Double Crochet
Dec – Decrease
Ea – Each
FO – Fasten Off
Hdc – Half Double Crochet
Inc – Increase
RS – Right Side
Sc – Single Crochet
Sl St – Slip Stitch
Sk – Skip
St – Stitch

This pattern is copyrighted by Cindy of My Recycled Bags {dot com} and may only be used for private individual use. No […]

Of course I wanted to keep this a recycled crocheted project, so I used t-yarn or tarn to make this towel holder. T-yarn is the yarn created from recycled t-shirts and cut very thin into strips to cover this plastic ring.

Once you crochet a few rounds, you can slide your towel handle around on the plastic ring. The last photo shows about where you want to place your center over the curve in the plastic so your holder is centered. I used a thin tea towel to insert in the ring as it fits better than thicker towels.

Here is the free crochet pattern below. Enjoy!

T-Yarn Towel Ring Holder

Materials needed:
2-3) ozs of white T-shirt cut into ¼” wide strip and stretched to curl into t-yarn
Here is my t-yarn or tarn tutorial on how to make yarn from recycled t-shirts.
1) plastic ring cut from a plastic six-pack holder
1) 5/8” button
Small amount of fingering or thread yarn for trim

Hook: “J” U.S. size metal hook

Description: T-yarn Towel Ring Holder
Holder measures 4” wide and 7-1/4” long when buttoned

Directions:
Row 1
Attach your t-yarn with Sl St around trimmed plastic ring. Sc loosely around the ring and join with Sl St to beg Sc. (Approx 34-36 Sc)

Row 2
Ch2 *Hdc in next 5 sts, then 2 Hdc in next st*. Repeat between * around, ending with Hdc in any remaining sts to finish round. Join with Sl St to top of Ch 2 beginning.

Row 3
Ch 2, Hdc in next 7 sts. (8 sts counting the Ch2)
Move sts around so your handle is at center of natural curve in the ring. Just slide the sts over the ring to get it centered.

Row 4 – 15
Ch 2, Turn. Hdc in ea st until handle measures 5” or desired length. (8 sts across)

With RS facing, Ch 7.

Row 16
Turn and Sl St across chain and Sl St across the 8 sts of handle, and then Ch 7.

Row 17
Turn and Hdc in 2 st from hook and in ea st of chain and handle and across to the other end.

Row 18
Ch 2, turn. Hdc in ea st across to end.

Row 19
Ch 2, turn. Work 1 Hdc dec over the first 2 sts, then Hdc in ea st to last two sts. Work 1 dec Hdc over the last two sts.

Repeat Row 19 until you have just 7 sts remaining.

Buttonhole Row
Ch 2, turn. Work 1 dec Hdc over next 2 sts, […]

I recycled two t-shirts to create this wheelchair or walker tote bag. I crocheted from strips cut from the two tees about 1/4″ wide. Here is my picture tutorial showing how to make t-yarn from old t-shirts. I added a couple of novelty dice buttons to finish off my bag.

Maybe you’d rather crochet your wheelchair tote using regular yarn or even plastic bag yarn. Here is the link to the free pattern to crochet a wheelchair walker bag using regular yarn and this link will take you the tote bag pattern using plarn or plastic bag yarn.

So whether you’re into crocheting with recycled t-shirt yarn, plastic bag yarn or regular yarn, there is a free pattern here for everyone to create this handy wheelchair or walker tote bag. People who receive these totes really love them and they make wonderful gifts.

Free Pattern for T-Yarn Wheelchair – Walker Tote Bag
Materials needed:
2) T-shirts cut into ¼” wide strips of T-Yarn or Tarn
2) 3/4” buttons

Hook:
“J” U.S. size hook

Description: Wheelchair/Walker Tote Bag
Bag measures 12” wide and 8-1/2” long with 7” straps

Directions:
Using blue t-yarn, Ch 36.

Rnd 1-4
Hdc in 2nd ch from hook and in ea chain st down to end. Continue around other side of chain by working a Hdc in ea st to other end. Do not connect at end of rounds, just continue working Hdc’s in rounds as this creates a seamless bag. Ending at side of bag, Sl St into the next two sts to end smoothly. FO.

Rnd 5-13
Join white t-yarn at side, Ch 1. Hdc in ea st around the entire bag. Again don’t join but just continue working Hdc in ea st around. Ending at side of bag, Sl St into the next two sts to end smoothly. FO.

Rnd 14-19
Continuing with blue t-yarn, attach at side and Ch 1. Hdc in ea st around the bag. End at side of bag and Sl St into next several sts to get to back of bag to begin strap.

Row 1 (Strap)
Leaving t-yarn attached still from last rnd, and starting in approx. 3rd st from edge. Ch 1, Sc in 5 sts.

Row 2
Ch 1, turn. Sc in ea st across. (6 Sc’s counting Ch 1)
Repeat Row 2 until strap measures 6-1/2” long.

Buttonhole row: Ch 1, turn. Sc in next 2 sts, ch 1, sk 1 st, then Sc in ea of last sts.

Next row: Ch 1, turn. Sc in ea st and in the ch 1 buttonhole space, then Sc in last sts of row. FO.

Attach yarn in 3rd st from opposite back side edge and repeat back strap instructions above for other strap and buttonhole.

Sew buttons on at front under buttonholes.

If you have any questions or find discrepancies in this pattern, please email me using contact tab above.

Abbreviations:
Ch – Chain
Ea – Each
Dc – Double Crochet
FO – Fasten or Finish […]

Anyway I crocheted this using about 3 different shirts and wanted a half circle rug to place in front of my shower. I had to rework my rug several times to get the shape right. Please keep in mind that you may have to add or subtract a stitch or two here and there to get your rug to lay down flat and to have the half circle shape. Remember that crafting with recycled materials is never an exact science so my patterns should be used as a guideline to help you create your own finished projects.

If you are new to crocheting or knitting with recycled t-shirts, you can learn the process by using my curled t-yarn tutorial. Enjoy this tarn rug project and happy recycled crafting to all!

Free Pattern for Crocheted T-Yarn Bathmat Rug

Materials needed:

3) t-shirts cut into ¼” wide strip and stretched to curl into T-yarn

Hook:
“N” USA size aluminum crochet hook

Description:
Bathmat rug is 27” tip to tip and 13-1/2” wide at middle

Directions:
Row 1
Make magic circle and work 7 Dc in circle.

Row 2
Ch 2, turn. Work 2 Dc in ea st to last st, work 1 Dc in last st.

Row 3
Ch 2, turn. Work Dc in sm st as ch 2 base, then 2 Dc in ea st across.

Row 4
Ch 2, turn. Work Dc in next 3 sts, * 2 Dc in next st, Dc in next 4 sts*. Repeat between * to end.

Row 5
Ch 2, turn. Dc in sm st as ch 2 base, Dc in next 2 sts, *2 Dc in next st, Dc in net 3 sts*. Repeat between * to end. (Dc in any remaining sts and don’t worry if count is off. Add sts as needed so half circle and to help rug lay flat.)

Row 6
Repeat row 5.

Row 7 – 8
Change color if desired by attaching new color and Ch 2, turn. Dc in next 2 sts * 2 Dc in next st, then Dc in next 3 sts*. Repeat between * to end. Dc in any remaining sts to complete row.

Row 9
Change colors again if desired. Ch 2, turn. Dc in next 9 sts, * 2 Dc in next st, Dc in next 10 sts *. Repeat between * to end.

Row 10
Ch 2, turn. * Dc in next 14 sts, 2 Dc in next st *. Repeat between * to end.

Row 11
Change color again if desired. Ch 2, turn. *Dc in next 12 […]

I’m not sure why the bib looks red but it’s really pink. I think my camera is getting old and color blind — lol. Anyway here is my t-shirt yarn ball before I started which shows the pink color better.

This bib was crocheted for my little granddaughter. She’s four months old now and this should fit her nicely. It’s of course very washable and durable as it’s made completely from a recycled cotton t-shirt. The best part is that this baby bib was free making it a very frugal and green crafting project at the same time!

Free Pattern for Crocheted Diagonal T-Yarn Baby Bib

Materials needed:
One pink t-shirt cut into ¼” wide strip and stretched to curl into t-yarn – approx. 110 yards
Cut two 14” long strips using the t-shirt hem and stitch ends closed

Hook:
“H” USA size crochet hook

Description:
Baby Bib measures 9” across and 8” long from neck edge to bottom center
Straps are each 14” long

Directions:
Ch 14

Row 1
Working in back loops only, Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in the next 5 sts, 3 Sc in next st, then Sc in remaining sts of chain. Ch 1, turn. (15 sts counting ch 1)

Row 2 – 10
Working in back loops only, Sc in ea st down to center, work 3 Sc in center and then Sc in ea remaining st of row. Ch 1, turn. FO.

Edging:
Row 1
Attach t-yarn at upper RS neck edge at end of row 1. Work 3 Sc in corner and then working through both loops, Sc evenly along row ends. Working in back loops only, Sc along diagonal sides to match prior rows and work 3 Sc in center, continue up other diagonal side working in back loops only, and work 3 Sc in corner. Working through both loops, Sc evenly up last side of bib. Ch 1, turn.

Row 2
Working in back loops for complete row, Sc evenly around bib, working 3 Sc in corners and in center space. Ch 1, turn.

Row 3
Working in both loops now, Sc evenly around bib, working 3 Sc in corners and in center space.

FO and weave ends under.

Hand stitch or machine sew a tie strip to each side of bib at upper edge as […]

For those people who would like to crochet this knob cover using rug or chunky yarn, here is a picture of my lid cover crocheted using some black rug yarn. I have included the option for crocheting with rug yarn in the free pattern below.

Depending on your knob size, you may need to adjust your stitches in the crochet pattern posted. The important thing is to check the fit of your cover as you crochet the rounds so your knob cover fits snugly and doesn’t slip off.

I just love my knob cover and use it all the time on my old glass crockpot lid. It is so nice now to just slip the cover over the knob and I can lift the lid without having to worry about it being too hot or slipping out of my hand.

I hope you enjoy this free pattern and want to take this opportunity to say Happy New Year.
Have a wonderful 2010 everyone!

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Crocheted Knob Pot and Lid Cover Pattern

Materials needed:
Small amount of tarn (t-shirt yarn) cut into 3/8-1/2” inch wide strips and gently pulled to curl your tarn

Option: Rug yarn or a chunky yarn can be used in place of tarn see pattern changes at the bottom.
Hook: “H” U.S. size metal crochet hook

Finished knob cover is 1-3/4” wide at top and 3” wide at base

Rnd 1
Using t-yarn / tarn or rug yarn make a magic circle and Sc 7 times into circle. Do NOT turn your work in this project. Mark so you know where the round starts as you do not join in this project unless specially told to but rather just continue working in rounds.
Rnd 2
Work 2 Sc in ea st around. (Remember don’t turn or join.)
Check your knob cover to make sure the size is right for your pot or knob. Adjust your stitches as needed for larger or smaller knobs.
Rnd 3
Sc in each st around.
Tip: For a smaller knob, I worked 1 SC Tog (1 dec made) over the next two sts on round 3 and repeated this for round 3 as needed. Just check your fit for the knob you are covering and adjust your stitches as needed.
Rnd 4
Ch 3, 2 Dc in same st, *3 Dc in next st*. Repeat between * around. Join with Sl St to top of Ch 3. FO and weave under ends.

Rug or Chunky Yarn Option:
Rnd 1-2 – Work same as above
Rnd 3 – *Work 1 Sc Tog over the next 2 […]