Dec 9, 2008

Making Mittens (Cheating)

Hey, I made two pairs of mittens in just a day!  Last fall I picked up some 100% wool sweaters at Goodwill (1/2 off).  Washed them in the hottest water we have-lukewarm. Threw them in the dryer and viola!  felted sweaters.  Made a pattern for mittens, cut them out of the sweaters, a little decorating and I have this:



I made them for Christmas gifts, but I kinda like the blue ones........


Now how easy was that?


Happy Christmas present making.

9 comments:

Mama said...

Wow! They are cute! What a neat , thrifty idea! I would like to try that!

I am learning to knit and hope to get some pot holders done for presents, Idon't know if I can!

You seem to haave many similar interest as I do!

God's Blessings to you!

Mama

haflinger said...

I've been wanting to try that but don't dare.. How well do they still on the wrist? That was my concern when I thought I would make them?

Thanks for sharing.. they look great..

Brenda

Isabella said...

They turned out cute. Great Job. I

ranchcat said...

Ok, so you mean you shunk the sweaters, cut out the mittens, stitched them together and there they are? Even I can do that and how cute are they? I think I'd like some with a blanket stitch done around them. I am going to look for wool sweaters.


Let me know though if I missed something in making htem.

canadaroxieg9 said...

Dear Rhonda,

thank-you for your prayers.

The mittens turned out to be just darling! I am felting sweaters to make into purses Fun Fun!

Roxanne

JubileeFarm5 said...

Those are GREAT!! I have got to remember that next time I go to Goodwill. What a wonderful idea!

LOVE IT!

Melanie

Anonymous said...

I love that. I have a friend who makes diaper covers out of them, but I like to knit them myself. I will have to tell about that idea.

Christina

countrymouse said...

Oh these are so cute!!!!! Would you mind sharing on the list??????


HUGS!

Carrie

cradtke said...

Those are awesome! I need to find some wool sweaters! What a great idea and easy!

Carol

Dec 9, 2008

Making Mittens (Cheating)

Hey, I made two pairs of mittens in just a day!  Last fall I picked up some 100% wool sweaters at Goodwill (1/2 off).  Washed them in the hottest water we have-lukewarm. Threw them in the dryer and viola!  felted sweaters.  Made a pattern for mittens, cut them out of the sweaters, a little decorating and I have this:



I made them for Christmas gifts, but I kinda like the blue ones........


Now how easy was that?


Happy Christmas present making.

9 comments:

Mama said...

Wow! They are cute! What a neat , thrifty idea! I would like to try that!

I am learning to knit and hope to get some pot holders done for presents, Idon't know if I can!

You seem to haave many similar interest as I do!

God's Blessings to you!

Mama

haflinger said...

I've been wanting to try that but don't dare.. How well do they still on the wrist? That was my concern when I thought I would make them?

Thanks for sharing.. they look great..

Brenda

Isabella said...

They turned out cute. Great Job. I

ranchcat said...

Ok, so you mean you shunk the sweaters, cut out the mittens, stitched them together and there they are? Even I can do that and how cute are they? I think I'd like some with a blanket stitch done around them. I am going to look for wool sweaters.


Let me know though if I missed something in making htem.

canadaroxieg9 said...

Dear Rhonda,

thank-you for your prayers.

The mittens turned out to be just darling! I am felting sweaters to make into purses Fun Fun!

Roxanne

JubileeFarm5 said...

Those are GREAT!! I have got to remember that next time I go to Goodwill. What a wonderful idea!

LOVE IT!

Melanie

Anonymous said...

I love that. I have a friend who makes diaper covers out of them, but I like to knit them myself. I will have to tell about that idea.

Christina

countrymouse said...

Oh these are so cute!!!!! Would you mind sharing on the list??????


HUGS!

Carrie

cradtke said...

Those are awesome! I need to find some wool sweaters! What a great idea and easy!

Carol