While doing my January clean out I discovered this cashmere sweater I had saved to use for felting or mittens. I decided to try the recycled sweater mitten pattern I had. You can find several free patterns for recycled sweater mittens on the internet. I washed the sweater in hot water and put it in the dryer to shrink it up.
From the sweater I cut out the mitten pieces and the cuffs which will be used for the cuff portion of the mitten. The pattern suggests I used fleece for the lining but I chose to use a cotton flannel.
On the cuff I needled punched a wool flower and added a button that was attached to the sweater.
One less project off my to do list and just in time, the past few days Minnesota has been unbearably cold.
It has been so cold here as well! Those are fantastic..very cool and creative lady!
ReplyDeleteI love that idea but I never seem to do it right!! They are always too bulky!
ReplyDeleteThese are adorable! I made some mittens from a sweater not to long ago. Mine turned out funny looking but I really just did it to experiment. It never gets cold enought where I live to really enjoy a pair of nice warm mittens. We hardly get out of the 40's here in NC. Come visit me sometime at www.lifeawayfromtheoffcechair.blogspot.com. Im also a new follower!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to make some of these. Just need a decent sweater. :) Love to have you link to What to do Weekends Party. Hope to see you. Linda
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How cute are those! I found you on the Clever Chicks Hop and I would love to have you join the fun on my Creative HomeAcre Hop!
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Hope to see you there!
Thanks for linking up!
DeleteCute mittens!!! Thanks for sharing @ Submarine Sunday!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing at What to Do Weekends!! LOVE THE MITTENS!! Love that you made them, too. Linda
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Cute! Visiting from the chicken chicks linky! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat DARLING mittens! I love up-cycling things. Thank you for hopping on board The Great Blog Train! -Marci, Helen and Angie
ReplyDeleteI love them. You did a great job. Upcycled mittens have been on my to-do list. I never thought of flannel; less bulk, still soft. Great idea.
ReplyDeleteHow smart and they are so cute. Glad you shared!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Marcie
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These are super cute! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you for linking up to The Great Blog Train! We loved having you! And you helped us have a successful third run down the tracks!
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Oh! and following you via GFC & Pinterest!! :)
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