RECYCLE: T-SHIRT YARN (POLKA DOT PINEAPPLE; ARLETTE)

This 'yarn' gives you a reason to clean out that packed drawer of T-shirts you haven't worn in ages and ages.  The yarn is great for crocheting, knitting and those wonderful 'twisted' flowers.  If none of that appeals to you, use the yarn to tie up your plants next spring...

Click RECYCLE (above) and start digging out those grungy Ts.

VIDEO: KNIT FLOWER (I JUST WANT TO KNIT; SUSAN B ANDERSON)

This is the knit solution to crocheted or fabric embellishment flowers. Cast on fewer stitches and knit fewer rows if a smaller flower is desired. Cute!

Click VIDEO (above) for the low down.

TUTORIAL: SPOOL KNITTING (CRAFTY POD)

Spool kntting has been around since forever, but here's an easy way that uses a DIY loom. Fun for you, fun for the kids with excellent results, regardless of age.

Click TUTORIAL (above) and start spooling (knitting?)