{"title":"Upcycled Yarn Cakes | Reclaimed Sweater Yarn \u0026 Second Hand Skeins","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUpcycled Yarn Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover sustainable creativity with our thoughtfully curated Upcycled Yarn Collection — where reclaimed fibres are given a beautiful second life. We carefully source yarn from thrifted sweaters and gently unravel them, as well as rescue unused second-hand skeins, transforming each find into neatly wound yarn cakes for a smooth, easy center pull.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur collection features a variety of yarn weights and fibres, including acrylic, wool, cotton blends, and more. Every cake is carefully inspected and hand-wound, making it ready for knitting, crochet, weaving, and other fibre arts projects. Because these yarns are reclaimed, each batch is unique — offering one-of-a-kind colours, textures, and yardage amounts you won’t typically find in big-box craft stores.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy choosing upcycled yarn, you’re helping reduce textile waste, support circular crafting practices, and create more sustainably — without sacrificing quality or creativity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you’ll find in this collection:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYarn reclaimed from thrifted sweaters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnused second-hand skeins rewound into cakes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMultiple yarn weights (lace, fingering, sport, DK, worsted \u0026amp; more)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA variety of fibre types (acrylic, wool, cotton, blends)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConvenient center-pull yarn cakes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLimited-quantity, one-of-a-kind colourways\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for eco-conscious knitters and crocheters, our upcycled yarn cakes combine sustainability, affordability, and creative possibility — because beautiful projects deserve a beautiful story. \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"upcycled-100-acrylic-worsted-weight-yarn","title":"Upcycled 100% Acrylic Worsted Weight Yarn","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"98\"\u003eGive beautiful fibers a second life with our upcycled 100% acrylic worsted weight yarn cakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"100\" data-end=\"423\"\u003eEach cake is thoughtfully reclaimed — some yarn has been carefully unraveled and rescued from thrifted sweaters, while others come from unused second-hand skeins. Every strand is inspected and rewound by hand into a convenient cake, giving you a smooth, easy center pull so you can cast on or chain up without the tangles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"425\" data-end=\"653\"\u003eMade from 100% acrylic, this worsted weight yarn is soft, durable, and easy to care for — perfect for everyday projects. By choosing reclaimed yarn, you’re helping reduce textile waste while creating something new and beautiful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"655\" data-end=\"802\"\u003eAvailable in a variety of colours and gram weights (see individual listings for exact amounts), each cake is one-of-a-kind and sustainably sourced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"804\" data-end=\"823\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"804\" data-end=\"821\"\u003eYarn Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"824\" data-end=\"1005\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"824\" data-end=\"870\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"826\" data-end=\"870\"\u003eFibre: 100% Acrylic (Reclaimed \/ Upcycled)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"871\" data-end=\"890\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"873\" data-end=\"890\"\u003eWeight: Worsted\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"891\" data-end=\"935\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"893\" data-end=\"935\"\u003eFormat: Hand-wound cake with center pull\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"936\" data-end=\"970\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"938\" data-end=\"970\"\u003eColours: Various unique shades\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"971\" data-end=\"1005\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"973\" data-end=\"1005\"\u003eCake Weight: Varies by listing but equates to $1.50 per 100g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1007\" data-end=\"1031\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1007\" data-end=\"1029\"\u003eRecommended Tools:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1032\" data-end=\"1087\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1032\" data-end=\"1057\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1034\" data-end=\"1057\"\u003eKnitting Needles: 5mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1058\" data-end=\"1087\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1060\" data-end=\"1087\"\u003eCrochet Hook: 5mm – 5.5mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1089\" data-end=\"1192\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eSustainable, practical, and full of creative potential — ready for your next knit or crochet project.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alpine Kneedles","offers":[{"title":"Tea Leaf - 120g","offer_id":51705232294175,"sku":null,"price":1.8,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black","offer_id":51705271124255,"sku":null,"price":1.45,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Eggplant - 114g","offer_id":51705297010975,"sku":null,"price":1.71,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/2251\/6255\/files\/Upcycled_Acrylic_Yarn_Cakes_with_Winder.jpg?v=1772135402"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/2251\/6255\/collections\/pexels-arina-krasnikova-5709732.jpg?v=1772136823","url":"https:\/\/alpinekneedles.com\/fr\/collections\/upcycled-yarn-cakes-reclaimed-sweater-yarn-second-hand-skeins.oembed","provider":"Alpine Kneedles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}