Over the weekend, this —

— became this —

— then this —

— and, finally, this —

Knit-bits! Around a yard each, and just 25 cents, these yarn remnants are perfect for small projects.

One of the most important factors in creative reuse is the willingness to take the time to dismantle the mess, rather than just giving up and throwing it away. Someday (we hope), theater and film productions will take the time to sort out their creative leftovers. Until then, there’s us.