Thrifty Thursday Find - Polypropylene Yarn!!!

[loves2experiment]

I found several skeins of polypropylene yarn at the thrift store.  Obviously, this was an impulse buy since I haven't a clue about what it's good for  Has anyone ever used this type of yarn in a project?  I would love to hear suggestions on what I can do with this yarn!  Thanks!!

Here's a picture of the yarn in question:

[cotneyroo]

Polypropylene? I've never heard of polypropylene yarn. My guess is it would now just get labeled "acrylic." I'd go with the feel, probably-- does it feel huggable? would you want to wear it next to your skin? If not I'd probably stick to afghan/home dec kinds of projects...

I love the bright pink color!

[jshires]

I think polypropylene is used for macrame. I'm not sure how to do it, but I remember doing it as a kid so it can't be that hard. (I wasn't a very crafty kid). I'm sure you could find an easy tutorial, if you want to try it.

[trisarahtop]

You could use it to make fly ties! I think that's for fly fishing?

[loves2experiment]

cotneyroo: The yarn is far from huggable   The label on one of the skeins recommended using #10 needles.  I knitted a swatch and the texture reminds me of one of those artificial loofa mitts!  I might have to make wash cloths or maybe a case for a bar of soap.  Hmm.

jshires and trisarahtop, thanks for the suggestions!  I'll be sure to check out macrame and fly ties!!

[crnaofca]

make bag, bag doesn't need to be huggable:D

[soozeq]

I've heard those `plastic' yarns soften up after washing. Depends how old they are - the newer ones will, but some I have from 30 years ago probably won't. An afghan, rug or something like a jacket or poncho you wear over everything else might be good ideas.

sue

[diosaperdida]

I use artificial fibers for projects for my young children( usually non wearables...toys, purses)...and as you said it feels like one of those artificial loofahs...you could make an artificial loofah!

[ilovepaper]

My mother-in-law makes slipper type booties out of it.
DON'T bother though; they make your feet sweat terribly and they snag on any bits of rough skin you have.
I think some little toys would be good.

[trisarahtop]

Actually, I would recommend making a jacket or some form of outerwear with it. Polypropylene wicks water away (I think), so it would probably be good for a day that's a little drizzly but not too much.