Helping to Save the Planet, One Ball of Yarn at a Time

What a wonderful time at Mitchell Library!  We sampled many new yarns and talked about some others that are out there, including yarn made with paper.  THANKS to all who came out, despite the drizzling rain and the difficult parking situation.  If anyone would like a copy of my notes (with a full listing of all the yarns displayed and manufacturing information), please email me at marsha@marshamakes.com and I will get those right out to you.

Trying yarn made with denim, with t-shirts, and with plastic water bottles. 

Checking out this oddly-shaped skein of yarn, made from t-shirt remnants

This yarn, made from eucalyptus trees, was the crowd favorite!

All of pictured yarns, with the exception of the t-shirt yarns, were made by Wool and the Gang, a yarn company committed to sustainability in fashion.  The t-shirt yarn in the photo is from Lion Brand and has been discontinued.  BUT you can make your own t-shirt yarn.  Its fast, fun and easy!  Previous workshops of mine have focused on this very skill.  E-mail me at marsha@marshamakes if you would like more information about how to make t-shirt yarn.  

And by the way, there is SO much going on the the awesome Westville neighborhood of New Haven. Check out This Week in Westville HERE.

Keep on knitting and crocheting!  One ball at a time, we can make a difference!