Jersey yarn, also known as T-shirt, fabric and textile yarn, is a chunky, stretchy yarn made from strips of jersey fabric. This exciting new product is made from off-cuts from the textile industry and is available in a wide range of colours, or alternatively you can make it yourself by cutting up old T-shirts into narrow strips. This versatile, over-sized yarn knits up quickly into eye-catching projects that will add instant impact to you and your home.
Expert textile designer Alexandre Callier-Taylor has created 20 modern and stylish designs that make use of the slightly elastic but robust quality of jersey yarn, including pots, rugs, pillows, bags and mats. With clear step-by-step knitting and crochet instructions, this book is ideal for crafters of all abilities looking for new ideas and inspiration.
Table of Contents
Equipment 4
How to crochet 8
How to knit 13
Round basket 16
Joie-de-vivre pillow 18
Bottle holder 20
Esmeralda bag 22
Table placemat 26
Bora Bora vase 28
Jazzy tunic 30
Practical potholder 32
Zen mat 34
Seat pillow 36
Shopping bag 40
Cosy cat house 42
Draught excluder 44
Exotic jewellery 46
Laundry basket 50
Geometric floor mat 52
Two-colour basket 54
Beaded door curtain 56
Sofa pillow 58
Lily handbag 62
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