How to Crochet With Fabric Strips
Crocheting with fabric strips creates unique pieces that are notably different from projects crafted from regular yarn. Virtually any type of fabric can be cut into thin strips joined together to create a ball of fabric "yarn." This method of crafting lets you recycle old clothes and other items while showcasing your creativity. It is necessary to use a larger sized crochet hook when crocheting with fabric strips, as smaller hooks cannot adequately catch and maneuver the strips.
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Instructions
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Cut the fabric into strips that are about 1 and 1/2 inches wide with scissors.
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Fold the short end of one of the strips over 1 inch. Cut a small slit into the middle of this fold, taking care not to cut past the edges of the fabric. Fold and cut a slit into the other short end of the strip. Do this for every strip of fabric.
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Insert a fabric strip into an end slit on a second strip. Guide this strip through the slit you cut at the end of it. Pull the fabric strip tight to join the two strips. Continue joining the fabric strips in this manner until all of the fabric strips have been connected into one continuous strand.
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Wrap one end of the strand around the index and middle finger of one of your hands. Continue wrapping the strand until it starts forming a ball. Remove the fabric from your fingers and continue wrapping the strand around the ball until no loose fabric remains.
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Crochet with the fabric strand and a large crochet hook as you would with regular yarn. Insert the hook into stitches, wrap the fabric around the hook, catch the fabric with the tip and pull it through stitches normally. Avoid accidentally jabbing the hook into the sides of the fabric to prevent excessive fraying.
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Create more balls of fabric strands and tie them onto the end of your working fabric when you reach the end of one ball or wish to create stripes of different colors.
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