Happy Earth Day! 16 Fun Up-cycling Projects...


Happy Earth Day Lovelies! I have assembled a fun collection for you to incorporate a little recycling and the re-use of items that may otherwise end up getting thrown away.  Here are 16 beautiful and totally free projects that make the most of things you can repurpose in to something useful again.  Enjoy and happy crocheting!

Here are some of the materials we'll be exploring:
  • T-Shirt yarn,
  • Fabric yarn,
  • Plarn (plastic grocery bag yarn),
  • An upcycled shirt,
  • Recycled objects such as cds, metal tab tops, and greeting cards)

Let's connect!


T-shirt yarn is not only fun to crochet with but also fun to make!  Gather up some unwanted t-shirts and check out this easy video to get started making your own:


Keep reading below for 5 fabulous t-shirt yarn projects!

Rectangular Nesting Baskets from Petals To Picots

Crochet T-Shirt Yarn Tote from Hands Occupied

Poof! Ottoman/Floor Pillow from Gleeful Things

T-Shirt Yarn Coasters From Fiber Flux


T-Shirt Yarn Round Rug from Meladora's Creations

 Next up is fabric yarn...similar in concept to t-shirt yarn too, check out these two projects below:

Fabric Nesting Baskets from Petals To Picots

Fabric Yarn Flower from Jessie At Home

Check out this awesome upcycled shirt...great for yarn leftovers too!


Crochet Upcycled T-shirt from Niftynnifer

Let's move on to "Plarn" shall we?  Plarn is made from old plastic grocery store bags.  Chances are you have a bunch of these sitting around...why not make them into something new?  Check out these three neat projects below, so creative!


Plastic Bag Tote from Marlo's Crochet Corner

Pom Pom Garland from Curupisa


Plarn Picket Stitch Tote Bag from My Recycled Bags

Our last section explores incorporating miscellaneous objects into your crochet, including items made with old CDs, metal can tab tops, plastic water bottle rings, and even old greeting cards!  I love the creativity and clever use of these objects...so interesting!


Recycled CD Rolled Edge Basket from Yarn Tomato


Pull Top Hearts from Hook & Needle Designs (Ravelry Download)


Metal Washer Pattern Weights from The Zen of Making


Plastic Spring Snail from Donna's Crochet Designs


Recycled Christmas Card Basket from Jane Lake via All Free Crafts

Happy crocheting lovelies!

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