Sonya Philip of wax and wool fame put together a few pieces for the SINGLE FARE show that recently took place in NYC. The show featured small works made on used metrocards. How amazing is that?

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t-shirt rug

Originally uploaded by theytoldmesew

hand knit rug from strips of old tee shirts…

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Made for O-DA-I Craft

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Gizmodo says: “He used anything from iPods to LAN cables, power boards and fabrics to create sculptures for his ‘MODE less CODE’ exhibition at the Nanzuka gallery in Shirokane, Tokyo.”

Hat tip: Gizmodo

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“With enough time, patience, and newspapers you can create newspaper yarn. From the design studios of Greetje van Tiem and her “Indruk” project she can purportedly spins 20yds of “yarn” from a sheet of old newspaper.”

Visit greenupgrader.com for a tutorial.

Hat tip: @knittingwithrat

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In theory: “Julie Lindell’s proposed installation will resemble a giant knitting ball. The ball of yarn, made of sticks and found objects, will stand ten feet around. Pierced by gigantic knitting needles, the installation may cause park visitors to reflect on what could be made out of these discarded materials.”

In action: Julie’s piece is currently on display at Tryon State Park in Oregon. Her web site is http://www.julielindell.org

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You can read all the “most nauseating thing” and “just no” comments over at Lovelyish … I’m not grossed out as much as I am concerned and confused.

Concerned because unless you’re trying to grow a bacteria farm in your pants for science class, this is not healthy, sanitary or wise. Knit pads, fine – but things you put *inside* your body, I’m thinking, should be sterile and made with medical-grade material. (Even the diva cup is made with medical-grade silicone.)

Confused because I don’t understand how this could work technically. Tampons and sea sponges are small when they’re dry (making them easier to insert) and expand as they get moist. I look at that knit tampon and I have no idea how I’d insert it without the use of some serious machinery.

And think of the itch. The itch people!

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