What is Tshirt yarn called?
T-shirt yarn is also known as “tarn” and T-Yarn. It is almost always made from T-shirts. This is because the cotton has been well worn and perfectly soft and still durable, and just slightly stretchy.
What size crochet hook do I need for t-shirt yarn?
T-shirt yarn can be used for all kinds of things, from hanging baskets to floor poufs to purses. When working with this yarn you’ll want to use a large hook – typically a 8mm or larger, depending on how stiff the finished project will be.
Is t-shirt yarn heavy?
T-shirt yarn is thick and chunky and a world away from the delicate work of amigurumi that I am used to. I’ve had a 9mm crochet hook (the biggest in my collection) that I’ve had for ages and nothing chunky enough to make with it.
What yarn weight is t-shirt yarn?
T-shirt yarn is perfect for knitting, crochet and crafting projects.To work with t-shirt yarn is extremly easy and quick. Each bobin of ReTwisst has a weight of approx. 650 – 1000 gr and a lenght of 130 m.
Can you wash t-shirt yarn?
The material will curl on itself which is beneficial. Even if machine washed and dried, the material may shrink after it has been used and dried though it does stretch a bit when wet.