Making yarn

Some easy and practical scrap yarn projects to make with leftover yarn. Includes scrap yarn knit & crochet patterns and kids yarn craft ideas

Discover the beauty of scrappy thread yarn with this blog post from A Thrifty Notion! This is a great project for concious crafters who dabble in sewing and other needlework!

Drop spindles are a fun, easy, and inexpensive way to get into spinning yarn. They are super simple to make and I'll walk you through making your own.

Spinning your own yarn is a time-honored skill and also one that is enjoyable and practical. Here's how to get started.

Crochet or knit with rag yarn made from fabric strips to upcycle worn clothing, thrift store finds, bed linens, and fabric remnants.

Drop spindles are a handy way to keep your hands busy, and an inexpensive (and portable) way to produce homemade yarn. They're perfect for relaxing with family or spending quality evenings by the fire in

If you haven't tried making fabric scrap twine before, and if you have an abundant stash of fabric remnants, then there's no time like the present.

There are many benefits of spinning yarn with a drop spindle. We will discuss how to use a drop spindle, so if you are brand new, this article is for you!

I recently knitted a bath mat using yarn that I had made from fabric strips. Unfortunately, I didn't photograph the entire process (because I didn't know I'd like the end product so much!), so this post is more of a guideline than an actual tutorial... but I hope you'll get the idea about how to

How to spin your own yarn in the Fleece to Fabric Class! Join the waitlist to be notified when enrollment is open. Learn how to take a sheep's fleece and turn it into yarn in this helpful knitting course. Visit for easy knitting beginner tips. Learn the art of spinning yarn, knitting and hand dyeing. Exclusive knitting free patterns, spinning wool tutorials, crafts, yarn projects, fiber art and DIY ideas.