22 DIY Ideas For Recycling Old Sweaters
16 Sweater Mittens
16. Sweater Mittens: After we finished making the snow hat, I begged Missy to teach me to make a pair of warm winter mittens! Follow these instructions and tips to stitch the perfect pair of mittens from a sweater! The only “trick” is to open your thumb a little (so that it’s not close to your other fingers) when chalking the line to stitch. This will make your new mittens more roomy and… (via A Beautiful Mess)
17 Fingerless Mittens
17. Fingerless Mittens: Read Whole Living’s Recycled Craft: Fingerless Mittens article. (via Whole Living)
18 Sweater Bag
18. Sweater Bag (via Perched on a Whim)
19 Knitting Basket
19. Knitting Basket: This pliable 10-inch-tall knitting basket was made from a snowy Aran sweater. Its sides came from the body of the sweater; its base was cut from the sleeves. For a primer on felting, see our instructions. (via Martha Stewart)
20 Lampshade
20. Lampshade: Easy ways to recycle old sweaters into new home decor crafts from Country Living (via Country Living)
