Reknitted

Reknitted refers to the process of taking apart existing knitted fabric and using the yarn to create new knitted items. This practice is a form of textile recycling and upcycling, aiming to reduce waste and conserve resources. The yarn salvaged from old garments or fabric can be in various states, from perfectly usable to slightly degraded. The quality of the reknitted item will depend on the condition of the original yarn.

The process typically involves carefully unraveling the original knitted item. This can be done by hand or sometimes with specialized machinery. Once unraveled, the yarn is often wound into a new ball or skein. It may also require washing or other treatments to prepare it for reknitting, especially if the original fabric was heavily soiled or had been stored for a long time.

Reknitting allows for creative reuse of yarn, enabling knitters to access colors or fiber types that might no longer be commercially available, or to create items at a lower cost. It is also an environmentally conscious choice, diverting textiles from landfills. The resulting reknitted items can range from simple scarves and hats to more complex garments, showcasing both the new design and the history of the repurposed yarn.