newspaper yarn on a spool

Handmade Newspaper Yarn

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Why we love it!

Challenge your creativity with our Newspaper Yarn! This yarn is handmade by the artisans in our co-ops in India and is created using Indian newspapers.

  • A little out of the ordinary, this yarn is great for gift wrapping, rustic weaving, and coiling.
  • If you're looking to knit or crochet with it, you'll need a delicate hand!
Product Specs
  • Length: 45 yards
  • Note: After you create a project with this yarn, be sure to spray a shellac on it to provide added durability!

Every purchase you make at Darn Good Yarn® is part of a greater story of change and sustainability. By choosing our products, you join an essential movement that transforms waste into beauty and provides stable, safe employment for over 600 artisans worldwide.

Since 2008, the commitment of our customers has helped repurpose over 2 million pounds of material waste into exquisite crafting and clothing products. Together, we connect skilled artisans globally with conscious consumers like you, crafting a circle of impact that's truly Darn Good™.

"The yarn is incredibly soft and the colors put a smile on my face!"

-Marla

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Lois L.
So unusual

What an interesting texture for crafting. I will make something for my home with this yarn.

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Anonymous
Great

Will make jewelry with it.

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Anonymous
Handmade Newspaper Yarn

This newspaper yarn is AMAZING!! It's not just black & white; in fact, it's very colorful! I haven't used it yet, but I'm thinking I may make some earrings with it--I have so many ideas rolling around in my head!! It came at a great price, too!!

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Anonymous
Unique yarn!

this yarn is beautiful and unique! It's great for tying packages. I even made a few flower brooches using a flower loom.

Thank you :) - Claudia

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Anonymous
Love my yarn

Love my yarn

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Anonymous
Interesting

I dont know what Im going to do with it yet but Im excited to try it out. Its a cool idea

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Anonymous
NEWSPAPER YARN

Enjoy using this product for gift wrapping or adorning vases and other household items,

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Anonymous
Newspaper yarn

Have not used yet but like its look. Looking to make a paper quilt...the newspaper yarn would be an intriguing addition!

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Anonymous
Perfect Scrapbooking Accessory

I love the Handmade Newspaper Yarn. I have used in my scrap booking as an accessory/design and love the dimension it gives. It is a fun yarn to have and I look forward to using it in additional creative items I make.

ooooo this sounds so cool Vickee! Can you share a picture? I am so curious :)

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Anonymous
Awesome

Loved the multicolored yarn

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Anonymous
Newspaper yarn

Love the look of this --haven't had change to use it yet. '

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Newspaper Yarn

Super unique. I still havent decided what Im doing with it, but I cant wait to see the outcome when I do!

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Anonymous
I haven’t used the newspaper

I haven’t used the newspaper yarn yet but I have used the silk, which is gorgeous.

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Anonymous
Colorful

Beautiful variegated yarn

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Anonymous
México

Hello there, I found it espectacular, This weekend I´m going to start a proyect for my daughter house Thanks and have a nice day! Cristina

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Anonymous
Loveit!!! So different-am working it

Loveit!!! So different-am working it into a jewelry collection.Hope to get it published.

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Anonymous
Newspaper yarn

Fun and unusual. Suggest using large crochet hook. Working on necklaces and bracelets. Love it.