What can I do with a felted sweater?
Wool sweaters that have been felted. A single piece of felted wool fabric can be used to make gloves, hats, or almost any other item you can think of. Felted wool keeps your hands and head warmer than most commercial products, and it wicks away water to help keep you dry during the winter.
How do you make a sweater winter hat?
Sew a Knit Hat Beanie from a Recycled Sweater
- Cut out the knit hat pattern piece. Place the lower edge of the pattern at the end of the sweater and cut the piece out as a single layer.
- Stitch the beanie.
- Turn the hat.
- Stitch the side seam on the waist ribbing.
- Fold up the ribbing to create a rim on the beanie.
What can I do with an old wool sweater?
14 New Things You Can Do with an Old Sweater
- Felted Wool Blanket. 1/14. What could be more snuggly than a blanket made entirely of sweaters?
- Pouf Ottoman. 2/14.
- Dryer Balls. 3/14.
- Decorative Pillows. 4/14.
- Cozy Mittens. 5/14.
- iPhone or iPad Case. 6/14.
- Felted Coasters. 7/14.
- Festive Wreath. 8/14.
What can I do with old wool sweaters?
Here are some ideas for repurposing old sweaters that are perfect for cold, wintry days.
- Make a Pair of Mittens.
- Make a Snug Knitted Hat or a Slouchy Beanie.
- Make a Fuzzy Pillowcase.
- Keep Your Mug Warm With a Cozy.
- Make Some Fingerless Gloves.
- Make Some Boot Toppers.
- Make a Pocket Scarf.
- Make a Bum Warmer.
What can you do with old wool sweaters?
Before sending a bag of old sweaters to the thrift store, try repurposing them in creative new ways.
- Felted Wool Blanket. 1/14.
- Pouf Ottoman. 2/14.
- Dryer Balls. 3/14.
- Decorative Pillows. 4/14.
- Cozy Mittens. 5/14.
- iPhone or iPad Case. 6/14.
- Felted Coasters. 7/14.
- Festive Wreath. 8/14.
How do you make a hat out of a sweater?
Lay your sweater out flat and make sure to line up the bottom of the front of the sweater with the bottom of the back of the sweater. Then grab a hat that you already have to use as a template. I’m using my favorite slouchy hat that has gotten a little too slouchy and stretched out.
How do you sew ribbing on a felted wool hat?
Lay the felted wool right side facing you. The ribbing goes around 3 sides as not to have it on the bottom of the hat. Notice the raw edge of the ribbing is along the outer edge of the hat and the finished edge of the ribbing is facing the center of the hat.
How can I repurpose an old hat?
Place your old hat on your old sweater with the bottoms lined up. Next, cut your sweater along the outer edge of your old hat. I’m sure it may help to draw a line or pin the hat to the sweater. But you can take risks, and live wild and just cut around the hat freely.
How do you get rid of a sweater that no longer fits?
It’s one of those cozy sweaters that you just can’t bring yourself to get rid of even after it no longer fits. Lay your sweater out flat and make sure to line up the bottom of the front of the sweater with the bottom of the back of the sweater. Then grab a hat that you already have to use as a template.