My secret obsession!

[smokeyp81]

I have a secret to tell....I am obsessed with unraveling sweaters for the yarn! I have been doing this for a while now, but lately it seems to be getting out of hand! Everywhere I go I see sweaters that I can recycle! Here are the last 2 sweaters I unraveled:

 

The red yarn is a Banana Republic wool blend, and the yellow yarn is an Eddie Bauer 100% wool.

 

And here are the next 3 sweaters I'm going to unravel!

 

Sorry for the bad pictures!

 

This group over at Ravelry hasn't helped me control my new obsession either! Or this group!

 

I usually go for 100% wool or a blend with wool. I felt a lot, so it is way cheaper to buy a sweater and unravel it! After you've unraveled a few sweaters, you know what to look for with the seams. Here is a good tutorial on how to do it....if anyone else wants to join my obsession! LOL!

[Amibel]

That looks interesting Sadly, my mother is allergic to wool (not sure about blends though), and I don't do any felting so its not a big deal for me with that. Sounds like fun though because I love to frog stuff

[~Kel~]

this is why I stay away from the sweaters at Goodwill, bc I've done that before and it can be totally habit forming LOL

[JustAddGlitter]

Ooooooooo what a neat idea, never thought of that! Thanks for the links!

[DebraKay]

I need to start doing this myself. Would save a lot of money and if I start with a box of sweaters just taking up space in my closet, it will also clear out some room! Thanks -- even if it does become obsessive.

[Flia]

I often buy things at flee markets and charity sales to unravel. It can be yarn, beads or beading materials.

Quite a lot of the metals in my jewelry is recycled, and old metal parts are generally of so much better quality than the new stuff.

[DesertCrocheter]

You know, I've read about people doing this, but haven't tried it yet myself. But those colors you have are gorgeous! What have you made with your secret finds?

[smokeyp81]

You know, I've read about people doing this, but haven't tried it yet myself. But those colors you have are gorgeous! What have you made with your secret finds?

 

 

I have made some felted bags, hats, mittens. I have donated most of the things I made. I work for an auction hall and we auction off items where the proceeds go to hospice several times a year, so I usually donate crochet and knit items for that.

 

I have to confess, I went to Salvation Army today and came home with 2 more 100% wool sweaters! See, I told you I was obsessed! LOL Luckily I only spent $6 for both sweaters....

[Lov2Crochet]

I would love to try this if I ever get some free time.