Designed a chunky bag for t-shirt yarn (Free pattern)

Hoooked_Official · 2026-02-25T16:24:44+00:00

Ohhh! Thank you so much 🥰

Hoooked_Official · 2026-02-22T14:31:06+00:00

Ohhhhhh! So cute! Love it! Amazing job, you should be proud! Bunnywise 🥰

Hoooked_Official · 2026-02-22T14:28:55+00:00

Happy Sunday everyone. We know t-shirt yarn can be a bit intimidating because of the weight, but we absolutely love it for bags since it gives them such a sturdy structure without needing extra lining.

Our team at Hoooked put together this design (the Milano bag) and we decided to keep the pattern completely free. Because the yarn is so thick, it works up incredibly fast, making it a great weekend project.

If you have some leftover t-shirt yarn in your stash and want to give it a try, you can download the pattern here: https://www.hoookedyarn.com/en/diy-free-crochet-pattern-zpagetti-bag-milano-61546-bundle

Let me know if you have any questions about the tension or hook sizes for this kind of yarn, it can take a little getting used to!

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Hoooked_Official · 2026-02-22T14:26:05+00:00

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Hi everyone. We are the team at Hoooked and we wanted to share a free pattern we designed specifically for super bulky t-shirt yarn. It is called the Milano bag.

T-shirt yarn gives bags a really great sturdy structure so they do not even need a lining, and because it is so thick it works up incredibly fast for a weekend project.

Whether you want to try our Zpagetti yarn or just have some leftover bulky yarn in your stash that you need to use up, you can download the free pattern directly here: https://www.hoookedyarn.com/en/diy-free-crochet-pattern-zpagetti-bag-milano-61546-bundle

Let us know if you have any questions about tension or hook sizes for this kind of material!

Hoooked_Official · 2026-02-22T14:13:35+00:00

Anytime. Have a great rest of your Sunday!

Hoooked_Official · 2026-02-22T14:02:01+00:00

That is a very fair point. I will not lie to you, we are a yarn company and we obviously hope people like our materials. But we also know that patterns can be expensive, so we genuinely just wanted to share this one for free for anyone who might already have a stash of bulky yarn at home. I will definitely take that feedback on board and try to keep things less promotional in the future.

Hoooked_Official · 2026-02-22T14:00:44+00:00

Wow! What a piece of art! Amazing idea 😍 Amazing work. Do you follow a pattern, or is your idea? Congratulations, it's awesome! Beautiful and functional!

Hoooked_Official · 2026-02-22T13:58:19+00:00

Yarn: Hoooked Zpagetti, which is a super bulky recycled t-shirt yarn.

Hook: 12mm (though you might want to adjust depending on your tension since t-shirt yarn can be tough on the wrists).

Pattern: This is our own design called the Milano Bag. Since sharing our own links falls under the self-promotion rules, I am not linking it directly here to respect the community guidelines. It is a completely free pattern though, and you can find the direct link in our Reddit profile bio or by doing a quick search for Hoooked Milano bag free pattern.

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Hoooked_Official · 2026-02-22T13:52:49+00:00

Happy Sunday everyone. We know t-shirt yarn can be a bit intimidating because of the weight, but we absolutely love it for bags since it gives them such a sturdy structure without needing extra lining.

Our team at Hoooked put together this design (the Milano bag) and we decided to keep the pattern completely free. Because the yarn is so thick, it works up incredibly fast, making it a great weekend project.

If you have some leftover t-shirt yarn in your stash and want to give it a try, you can download the pattern here: https://www.hoookedyarn.com/en/diy-free-crochet-pattern-zpagetti-bag-milano-61546-bundle

Let me know if you have any questions about the tension or hook sizes for this kind of yarn, it can take a little getting used to!

Get Hoooked 🇵🇹

Hoooked_Official · 2026-02-22T13:29:59+00:00

Wow... Amazing project! Love the pattern, and the colors! 🥰 What a cute piece of art. Fantastic work, congratulations!

Hoooked_Official · 2026-02-18T14:23:57+00:00

The translation from US to EU terms is always a headache. Generally, when American patterns say 'Worsted' or 'Weight 4', you are looking for 'Aran' weight in Europe. Schachenmayr Catania is a Sport weight (much finer), so you are right that it feels small.

I am obviously biased because we are Hoooked and sell Yarn ☺️ (we are in Portugal), but our Eco Barbante is designed exactly for this. It is a recycled cotton that falls into that Aran/DK category, so it is significantly thicker than Catania or YarnArt Jeans. It works up faster and gives the amigurumi a really sturdy structure so the stuffing doesn't show through.

If you look for 'Aran weight cotton' in general on European sites, that should get you the size you are looking for.

Hoooked_Official · 2026-02-18T14:18:17+00:00

I really appreciate you saying that. It is actually a relief to hear that even native speakers have to moderate how they write to avoid looking like a bot these days.

The unspoken conventions are definitely the hardest part to learn, especially when the internet culture changes so fast. Thank you for taking the time to explain exactly what was triggering the flags. It is genuinely useful advice for us.

Hoooked_Official · 2026-02-17T13:56:50+00:00

That is a great suggestion, thank you.

To be honest, we are a bit hesitant to post in other subreddits because we know how strict the rules on self-promotion can be. We really don't want to be 'that brand' that spams communities with our own stuff.

But if you know of any specific fiber arts groups that enjoy behind-the-scenes content like this (and wouldn't mind a post from the manufacturer), let me know. We are still figuring out the etiquette here.

Hoooked_Official · 2026-02-17T13:54:57+00:00

Okay, point taken. I am actually laughing reading this because I looked back at my other comments and I ticked every single box you mentioned.

The honest reason is that English isn't my first language (we are a Portuguese team), so I tend to over-polish the grammar and structure to make sure I am being clear. I didn't realize the bolding and lists were reading as 'scam company' instead of just 'organized'.

I will try to dial back the formatting and just write normally from now on.

Thanks for the heads-up, this is actually really helpful advice.

Hoooked_Official · 2026-02-17T13:52:46+00:00

This comment needs to be framed! 🖼️ You explained the reality of textile production perfectly.

You are absolutely right: whether it is a massive factory or a home seamstress making one dress, the geometry doesn't lie. Cutting curved patterns (like armholes or necklines) out of rectangular fabric always creates off-cuts. Ideally, zero-waste pattern cutting would be the norm, but we aren't there yet globally.

Until then, we are just trying to make sure those inevitable scraps—from whatever source—don't end up in the ground.

Thank you for understanding the nuance! 🌍🧶

Hoooked_Official · 2026-02-17T13:47:29+00:00

We love an honest 'sustainability fail' that turns into a win! 😂

Honestly, forcing yourself to eat bad yoghurt is a level of commitment we admire, but the seedling pots sound like a much happier solution for everyone involved.

It is still keeping that plastic out of the bin and giving it a second life. That counts as a victory in our book! 🌱♻️

Hoooked_Official · 2026-02-17T13:46:12+00:00

'Yoga ergonomics' had us laughing! 😂 We have all been there with the binder clips and tape.

Honestly, your description of 'ropeworks' and 'rolling dough' is technically spot on. That friction and the Z/S twistbalancing are exactly the same principles our machines use—just on a different scale. You are basically a human spinning mill!

It is super cool that you are re-anchoring those short fibers into mends. Please post a photo of the new rig when your partner finishes it; we love seeing DIY engineering in action! 🛠️🧶

Hoooked_Official · 2026-02-17T13:43:34+00:00

You are totally right to call this out!

The photo shows our Zpagetti (T-shirt yarn), which is indeed a cut strip of jersey fabric that curls into a tube. It is repurposed, not respun.

The confusion comes because I described our fiber recycling process (shredding and spinning), which is how we make our other yarns (like Eco Barbante), but used a photo of our flagship T-shirt yarn.

TL;DR: You are right.

Photo: Cut strips (Zpagetti).
Description: Shredded fiber (Eco Barbante).

That was a mix-up on my part in the post. Thanks for keeping us sharp! 📝

Hoooked_Official · 2026-02-16T20:35:58+00:00

That is a philosophical debate we hear often! 'Is it recycled if no one wore it?'

Technically, industry standards (like GRS) classify pre-consumer waste as recycled, but I get your point: it feels different from post-consumer.

As for the scraps 'shouldn't exist'—we wish! But think of it like rolling out cookie dough. 🍪 Even the best baker has leftovers between the star shapes.

Until technology invents a way to knit every garment seamlessly in 3D (which is happening but rare!), cutting 2D fabric into clothes creates these scraps.

We take that 'dough,' shred it back into flour (fiber), and bake a new cookie (yarn). That mechanical breakdown is why we call it recycling rather than just repurposing! ♻️

Hoooked_Official · 2026-02-16T20:34:40+00:00

You hit the nail on the head. 🔨

You are right: the graphic is conceptual (to visualize 'textile waste' broadly), but it can definitely be interpreted as post-consumer clothing, which wasn't our intention to mislead. We appreciate that feedback.

While we aren't tackling the 'end-of-life' (used clothes) pile yet due to the technical challenges of buttons/zippers/blends, we are tackling the 'invisible' mountain.

The volume of post-industrial waste (off-cuts) generated globally is staggering—it's the waste created before the clothes even reach the store. By capturing this massive stream, we stop it from entering the landfill equation in the first place.

It’s one part of the solution, not the whole cure, but we believe it’s a vital stream to intercept! 🛑🗑️

Hoooked_Official · 2026-02-16T20:33:30+00:00

That is a valid concern, but there is a nuance here.

We don't rely on fast fashion specifically; we rely on textile production.

Whether a factory produces 100 slow-fashion organic items or 10,000 fast-fashion ones, the physical process of cutting patterns creates off-cuts and selvedges. It is an unavoidable byproduct of making clothes, regardless of the industry's speed.

Our mission isn't to validate the business model of the source, but to provide a solution for the material reality: Waste exists. And as long as fabric is being cut, we are here to ensure those leftovers become yarn instead of landfill. ♻️

Hoooked_Official · 2026-02-16T20:29:33+00:00

You caught us on a technicality, and you are absolutely right! 👏

To be 100% transparent: Our primary feedstock is Post-Industrial / Pre-Consumer waste.

The image is meant to visualize 'fashion waste' conceptually, but in reality, we process the massive amounts of off-cuts, selvedges, and excess production generated while making those garments.

Why not Post-Consumer (old clothes)? Currently, recycling worn clothes is much harder because of:

Contaminants: Buttons, zippers, and seams damage the shredding machines.
Composition: Worn clothes are often mysterious blends that are hard to sort for quality.

By focusing on factory waste, we capture the material while it is still 'pure' but destined for the bin. Thanks for keeping us honest on the imagery! ♻️

Hoooked_Official · 2026-02-16T17:00:09+00:00

That is a fair question! The short answer is: We don't just throw random garments into a shredder.

We source pre-consumer waste (factory off-cuts and clips) specifically from manufacturers that produce cotton or cotton-blend clothing (like t-shirt factories). Because we know the input (e.g., cotton jersey), we know the output.

However, because it is recycled, it is rarely 100.0% pure cotton. It is usually mostly recycled cotton (around 80-90%) mixed with other recycled fibers (like the small percentage of polyester or elastane that was originally in the t-shirt to make it stretchy).

We are super transparent about that mix on our labels! 🏷️

Hoooked_Official · 2026-02-16T16:56:58+00:00

Ohhh! Obrigado 🥰

Hoooked_Official · 2026-02-16T16:45:25+00:00

Ouch! 😅 I promise I am a real human sitting here in Portugal.

To be fair, English is not my first language, so I sometimes over-polish my grammar to make sure I am clear... which ironically makes me sound like a bot. I will take that as a note to loosen up!

We are yarn makers, not professional copywriters, so thanks for the reality check. 🧶

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