If you're a knitter trying to stick to a budget you can build a relatively simple machine to reclaim yarn from sweaters using a bicycle wheel and chain and a tea kettle. Design weblog PSFK showcases ...

Textile artist Betty Kirk (above) of Lemont spins beautiful yarns that come from an unlikely source — dogs. These yarns are woven into hats, sweaters, scarves or mittens. Wearing garments made from a ...