At one time, crochet was limited to scarves and sweaters but today, it seems as if they had entered a new era. That is become quickly obvious when you see these crochet shorts that are made out of recycled materials. There are quite unusual, and are sure to make a splash for both the wearer and the people looking at them.
If you are somebody that tends to be extra funky or on the cutting edge, you may just love this absolutely unusual new fashion. They are sold at an Etsy shop, and according to the creator, “Afghan blankets are original pieces of folk art, hand made by artisans across America since the 1960’s and well before. With scissors and a sewing machine I transform vintage crochets into wearable sculpture!”
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“When I first learned to knit in Barcelona, Spain, I wanted to create something different from what I saw as ‘typical’ knit or crochet.”
“After knitting for hours every day for several years, I eventually flashed on the idea of using afghans as a pre-made crochet textile. Recycling vintage crochets allowed me to create crochet garments with a speed which I had never imagined. It was like I jumped a level in a video game”
There are capris and pants, too
“I get orders for all kinds of sizes, from seemingly remote parts of the country and planet!! All I can say is crochet is universal, and anyone can rock a pair of these at any time. I wear them to sleep, and I also wear them to parties”
“Nearly all afghans can be recycled but of course, some do work better than others. Densely crocheted afghans in bright color schemes, southwest designs, stripes and zig zags make the best shorts!”
“I have never crocheted shorts myself, nor have I ever made an afghan. I prefer to recycle an existing crochet than to start from scratch. That way the garments are affordable and eco-friendly”
Via: Bored Panda
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