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The Cutest Little Half Moon Crossbody Bag
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The Cutest Little Half Moon Crossbody Bag

Bymichelle June 20, 2022July 27, 2023

First t-shirt yarn project + first mixed materials crossbody bag = the cutest half moon crossbody bag. All the details for making this recycled and affordable project below.

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Windsor Headband from Scraps
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Windsor Headband from Scraps

Bymichelle June 20, 2022July 27, 2023

It only took a bit of recycled bargain bin scarf yarn to make a thick, chunky twisted Simcoe Headband from Good Night Day.

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High Cliff Hat and Knitter’s Waste
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High Cliff Hat and Knitter’s Waste

Bymichelle June 14, 2022June 9, 2023

Using older pattern books and recycled scarf yarn to knit up Melissa Schaschwary’s High Cliff Hat for my Recycle Reknit Remake make-along.

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Siska Toque and Durand Cowl
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Siska Toque and Durand Cowl

Bymichelle April 4, 2022July 27, 2023

I kick off my Recycle Reknit Remake Make-along with Good Night Day’s super chunky Sitka Toque and Durand cowl knit out of repurposed bargain bin scarf yarn.

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Image of me in my Simcoe Headband by Good Night Day that I knit from recycled bargain scarf yarn.
camping | knitting

Episode 55: Ms. Fixit

Bymichelle March 30, 2022July 27, 2023

Details and links for Episode 55: Ms. Fixit in which I fix a car camping bed, discuss recycled knit projects and plan t-shirt yarn crochet projects.

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Image of me wearing my 90's tennis inspired boucle sweater that should've been a vest.
crochet | knitting

Episode 54: My Pets Run the Show

Bymichelle March 17, 2022July 27, 2023

All the deets about our Recycle Reknit Remake Make-along and my 90’s inspired boucle vest that became a sweater.

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Image of a stack of knits to recycle and yarn that has already been recycled from store bought accessories.
knitting

Episode 53: Recycle Reknit Remake

Bymichelle March 5, 2022July 27, 2023

All the details on our Recycle Reknit Remake project full of recycled knit projects and a look at our DIY bookshelf.

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Image of my Fisherman's Muse sweater up close as thumbnail for Episode 52.
knitting

Episode 52: Sneaky Extra

Bymichelle February 24, 2022July 27, 2023

Show notes and links for Episode 52: Sneaky Extra: all aobout Fisherman’s Muse and other Aílbíona McLochlainn patterns plus Nutiden yarn, assigned pooling, and recycled yarn plans.

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