(up for grabs)
accessories
clothing
cases+cozies
buttons+patches
diy kits
vinyl meltdown
(patterns+yarn)
(taken)
knit kits include the knitting pattern or pattern set, and recycled yarn, custom hand-dyed to go with the pattern(s). details can be found with each kit description.
yarn can be purchased without the patterns, and patterns are also sold separately, listed after the kits.
all clocks are printed on recycled fabric of some kind - sheets, clothing, or unwanted fabric pieces/scraps.
there are 2 prints - one is a linoleum block carving (6inch diameter), the other is a freezer paper stencil printed through a screen (6.5inch diameter).
fabric face sizes vary - if you need a specific size for your clock project, email me to find the right size. i can custom make a bigger one or different kind of fabric too.
leethalkoala at yahoo dot com
shipping on each knit kit= $3 unless otherwise noted
shipping on each clock kit= $1
for more leethal diy fun, check out my zine, do stuff! all how-to posts are here in the tutorials category.
and here are a couple tutorials i've posted on craftster.org:
owl hat from sweater
recycled sweater boots
recycled hand-dyed yarn knit kits!
all knit kits include the pattern(s) and yarn that was unraveled from old clothing
or bought second-hand, and acid dyed with food coloring and/or kool-aid.
the yarn should be kindly treated like any wool, hand-washed in cold water.
about pdfs:
all pattern sets (except for the tiny bracelet pattern) come in pdf versions. this is your only option for the patterns by themselves (not in kits), and you have the choice to get a pdf instead of paper with the kits. if the kit is a gift, definitely go for the paper, but if it's for yourself, i recommend getting the pdf. not only will it will save paper and ink for me, but you will get it faster (like right away) and the pdfs have some extra photos and possibly a little extra information that the paper pattern sets don't have room for. and in case you need more details - a pdf is a computer file that you can view on your screen, or print out at home. you can choose to only print the page with the pattern you are working on, thus saving paper.
the file will be emailed to the address i get with your order, within 24 hours of payment or sooner.
spiraling stripes hat kits
with these kits, you will get enough yarn for 1 hat (90 yards), dyed specifically to make the stripy spirals,
two stitch markers, and a pattern set which includes 6 different hat options -
wide straight brim, slanting brim, and no brim, each with spiraling clockwise and counter-clockwise versions.
you will just need a pair of size us 9 knitting needles and a tapestry needle.
for more details, or to share your finished hats, see the accompanying blog post!
yarn alone is $4 less than the kit. the pattern set pdf alone ($4.50) can be found after the kits.
(sorry, no kits in stock at the moment)
spiraling stripes hat pattern set pdf
if you're not into any of the yarn, you can get the pattern set pdf a la carte.
there are 6 different patterns which will use about 90 yards of yarn each.
the patterns will work with any self-striping yarn, or you could try variegated for a different look.
the set also includes instructions for the cast on and off methods, sizing info, and more.
$4.50
2-color textured hat kits
with these kits, you will get enough yarn for 1 hat (90 yards), dyed specifically for the patterns,
and a pattern set which includes 4 different hat options - 2 knit flat versions and 2 knit round versions.
you will just need some size us 10 1/2 knitting needles.
for more details, or to share your finished hats, see the accompanying blog post!
yarn alone is $2 less than the kit. the pattern set alone can be found after the kits.
candy cane 2-color textured hat kit
this unwanted "yarns brunswick" brand yarn was found at a craft thrift store.
it was then dyed with kool-aid, striping bold peppermint red with the natural un-dyed white.
100% wool.
| kit: $12 | yarn only: $10 |
| save paper! and get your pattern sooner (kit only) $0 | want your yarn balled? $0 |
cotton candy 2-color textured hat kit
coming from an unraveled super soft, baby blue sweater with a worn-blank tag,
this fuzzy unknown fiber-blend yarn was then dyed purpley pink and bluey purple.
(i'm guessing it's part wool, part acrylic)
| kit:$12 | yarn only:$10 |
| save paper! and get your pattern sooner (kit only) $0 | want your yarn balled? $0 |
chocolately merino 2-color textured hat kit #2
an attempt to recreate my first 2-tone merino, this one has a bit less contrast between the 2 shades,
so it will make a very subtle color pattern. unraveled from a j.crew sweater,
this soft brown yarn is two shades - chocolate and dark chocolate.
the sweater was knit double stranded, so the strands are meant to stay together.
100% merino wool.
| kit:$16 | yarn only:$14 |
| save paper! and get your pattern sooner (kit only) $0 | want your yarn balled? $0 |
candy colors 2-color textured hat kit
this unwanted "yarns brunswick" brand yarn was found at a craft thrift store.
it was then dyed with kool-aid, striping light orange and blue+green.
100% wool.
| kit:$14 | yarn only:$12 |
| save paper! and get your pattern sooner (kit only) $0 | want your yarn balled? $0 |
2-color textured hat pattern set pdf
if you're not into any of the yarn, you can get the pattern set pdf a la carte.
there are knit flat and knit round versions, each with 2 different stitch patterns.
the patterns will only work with some kind of 2-color striping yarn
(for results like the pictured examples, you'll need 1 yard stripes of each color).
$2.50
knit mitts kits
with these kits, you will get enough yarn for 1 pair of ninja mitts (65-70 yards),
dyed to make cool mitts (striped, or otherwise multi-colored), and the pattern.
you will just need a set of size us 10 double pointed knitting needles and a tapestry needle.
for more details, or to share your finished mitts, see the accompanying blog post!
yarn alone is $1 less than the kit. the pattern pdf alone ($1) can be found after the kits.
watercolor sunshine knit mitts kit
unraveled from an italian sweater, this yarn was handpainted
variegated shades of blues, orange, yellow, aqua, and purple.
knits up beautifully with the colors constantly changing.
100% wool
| kit: $15 | yarn only: $14 |
| save paper! and get your pattern sooner (kit only) $0 | want your yarn balled? $0 |
strawberry banana tweed knit mitts kit
one strand of unraveled sweater yarn, plied with an unknown wool blend
from a community reuse store, dyed to stripe between deep red and shades of yellow,
one yard of each for lots of skinny stripes - about 2 rows each.
100% wool plied with unknown wool blend
SOLD
muted red and aqua knit mitts kit
unraveled from an untagged sweater, this is a wooly looking yarn that feels like
a wool/acrylic blend. it's dyed to stripe skinny stripes between a light pinky red
and a pretty aqua shade, with a bit of purple where they overlap.
unknown wool blend
| kit: $10 | yarn only: $9 |
| save paper! and get your pattern sooner (kit only) $0 | want your yarn balled? $0 |
random order blues and greens knit mitts kit
unraveled from an italian sweater, this wool is on the bulky side,
so it'll make nice thick mitts. it's dyed to stripe randomly between 5 shades
of greens and blues, like the asymmetrical example pictured.
100% wool
SOLD
green tea cream knit mitts kit
striping evenly between a soft light green and creamy orange,
this recycled sweater yarn will make a super soft, comfy pair of mitts.
30% silk, 26% wool, 26% acrylic, 18% nylon.
| kit: $11 | yarn only: $10 |
| save paper! and get your pattern sooner (kit only) $0 | want your yarn balled? $0 |
honeydew and cantaloup knit mitts kit
this yarn has random clumps of colors - shades of green, orange, blue, and yellow,
dyed lightly over a natural wool. recycled from an untagged (handknit?) sweater,
the exact fiber content is unknown, but it's suspected to be a wool blend.
the mitts will be randomly multi-colored, like the middle example pictured.
SOLD
knit ninja mitts pattern pdf
if you're not into any of the yarn, you can get the pattern pdf a la carte.
you'll need about 65 yards of yarn and a set of size us 10 double pointed needles.
$1
bracelet mini-kits
these come with 4 yards of hand-dyed recycled yarn, a piece of contrasting recycled yarn
for decorative stitching, a vintage button, and the pattern for this cute little wristband.
you need a pair of size 8 needles (a size bigger or smaller will be fine with this pattern).
only $1 shipping charge.
 dark red merino wool kit $4 |
 overdyed brown merino wool kit $4 |
 greens+blues+orange kit on sale! $4 |
 dark red+purple shades kit on sale! $4 |
recycled fabric clock kits!
finished clock examples:
kits include printed clock face and detailed mini-zine about
how to use a recycled clock to make your one-of-a-kind new one!
 clock kit #11 $5 |  clock kit #12 $5 |  clock kit #13 $5 |
 clock kit #4 $5 |  clock kit #26 $5 |  clock kit #6 $5 |
 clock kit #7 $5 |  clock kit #8 $5 |  clock kit #15 $5 |
 clock kit #16 $5 |  clock kit #25 $5 |  clock kit #18 $5 |
 clock kit #19 $5 |  clock kit #20 $5 |  clock kit #21 $5 |
 clock kit #22 $5 |  clock kit #17 $5 |  clock kit #14 $5 |