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Episode 53: Recycle Reknit Remake

Episode 53: Recycle Reknit Remake

This is where I record the eleventy billionth knitting podcast.

In this episode I plot my rip out and remake projects. I also share your recycled knit ideas and show the most affordable boucle sweater. My husband joins us in a grainy phone video to talk about the bookshelves he made.

My question for you: We are having a knit/make-along so let me know what you will make and leave suggestions for recycled projects here for everyone else.

My Birch by Pam Allen: https://www.ravelry.com/projects/mamatronic/birch
from Plain and Simple: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/plain–simple-11-knits-to-wear-every-day
knit in Patons Classic Wool in Moss Heather and Aran: 

Also by Pam Allen, Balsam: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/balsam-5

and Larch: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/larch-4

to knit in Red Sock Blue Sock Yarn: 

Graduate Scarf by Alexandra Tavel: https://www.twoofwands.com/patterns/accessories/graduate-scarf-pattern

in Lion Brand Hue & Me yarn: https://www.lionbrand.com/products/hue-me-yarn

Things to reknit:

My Plaid Monster Project: https://www.ravelry.com/projects/mamatronic/plaid-monster

from the #wingitkal: https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/wingitkal/

My Oh My Bear Sweater by Tiny Owl Knits: https://www.ravelry.com/projects/mamatronic/oh-my-bear

Things to recycle with old yarn:

by Good Night Day knits, Durand Cowl: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/durand-cowl

Lambton Cowl: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/lambton-extra-chunky-cowl—scarf

Siska Toque: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/siska-toque

Bloomfield Blanket Shawl: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/bloomfield-lace-blanket-wrap

My Lacy Skirt with Bows by Kat Coyle: https://www.ravelry.com/projects/mamatronic/lacy-skirt-with-bows

from Greetings from Knit Cafe book: https://www.amazon.com/Greetings-Knit-Cafe-Suzan-Mischer/dp/1584794836

The Phildar Vest I love: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/pull-468-t6-628

great version by Another Shopgirl: http://anothershopgirl.blogspot.com/2007/10/fo-phildar-vest.html

to knit in Mission Falls 1824 Cotton: https://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/mission-falls-1824-cotton

Or I’ll make Daydream Shawl by Toni Lipsey: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/daydream-shawl-2

(Already made by Good Night Day):

Aiki Seeded Rib Scarf: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/aiki-seeded-rib-scarf

Kenora Toque: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/kenora-toque

knit in Loops and Threads Lush Alpaca: https://www.michaels.com/lush-alpaca-yarn-byloops-and-threads/M10485291.html

To totally remake:

My Eastwood Cardigan: https://www.ravelry.com/projects/mamatronic/eastwood-cardigan

My Road to Golden Sweater: https://www.ravelry.com/projects/mamatronic/road-to-golden

Possible sweater to mittens method: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIM8EwDqLjM&t=1s

Easier Sweater to mittens method: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEhOP3fstC0

Couldn’t find Ashley Martineau’s  Recycling Sweaters blog post, but here’s her youtube version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DSZsQu0ZtVQ&t=9s

and her whole process video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Mv4SFVIPhg

My old blog post bout reading Ashley’s now-defunct blog post on it: https://myso-calledhandmadelife.com/2012/11/recycling-a-sweater/

T shirt yarn rug- Circle of Fun Rug- Modern Daily Knitter:https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/circle-of-fun-rug

or Super Fancy Potholder Loop Rug: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/superfancy-potholder-loop-rug

Boxy V-neck Vest by Katya Gorbacheva: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/boxy-v-neck-vest

knit in Textures Yarn: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TexturesYarn?ref=profile_header

the boucle I ordered for $17 a cone: https://www.etsy.com/listing/226468043/tan-wool-blend-boucle-yarn-huge-cone-6?click_key=9be0949883d6c15c22ee6cac177bcff3d64437eb%3A226468043&click_sum=5539398f&ref=shop_home_active_14

My second Boxy V-neck Vest: https://www.ravelry.com/projects/mamatronic/boxy-v-neck-vest-2

 knit in Ella Rae Eco Tweed: https://www.yarn.com/products/ella-rae-eco-tweed

Louise’s Awesome Reknit on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CaeYe45oFsM/

Neat and Knot by the Sea Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh2N_9DV2kUtwkxBHl8W7FQ

MWAWoodworks on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MWAWoodworks

Your RecycleReknitRemake ideas: Give them away, felt pieces and sew together, use sweater yarn to reknit in another size or another pattern, cut t-shirts into yarn to knit or crochet into something, use recycled yarn for weavings that allow for yarn weight differences, can felt the woven pieces too, use old unfelted sweaters for laptop cozy, cushions, bags or mittens.

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