Waste Not, Want Not. Waste Yarn Project.

In a fashion world dominated by mass production and fast-changing trends, Waste Yarn Project does things differently: transforming leftover yarn from factories into completely unique, handcrafted knitwear. Instead of treating excess materials as waste, the brand uses them as inspiration - and the result is unique, vibrant, color block sweaters that no two people in the world will ever share.

Waste Yarn Project is a knitwear brand built on a simple idea: beautiful things can be made from what the industry throws away. Traditional garment factories end up with partial cones of yarn in odd colors, quantities, and textures. These leftovers usually get discarded or forgotten. WYP collects these “waste” yarns and turns them into signature sweaters, vests, and accessories.

One of the coolest details about Waste Yarn Project is their “Wheel of Fortune”. After sorting leftover yarns by color, thickness, and fiber, the team spins a wheel to determine the combination that will go into each sweater. This controlled unpredictability is what makes every WYP piece truly one of a kind. 

Each piece takes around twelve hours to knit by hand on a manual knitting machine. Multiple knitters may work on one piece, blending colors and textures panel by panel. It is the essence of slow fashion: intentional and built to last. The brand’s main workshop is in Shanghai, and they collaborate with factories in Bulgaria and Portugal who share their commitment to sustainability.

Beyond sustainability, WYP pieces simply feel special. When you wear a Waste Yarn Project sweater, you’re wearing something made with care, intention, and a little bit of surprise. Something no one else will ever own. Shop WYP in-store at Lawrence Covell today.