Recycled Sweater Wool Mittens (HOW TOs)

There has been an interest in making mittens from recycled wool sweaters. Following are the links to several good blogs and sites that show you just how to make these beauties. I thought that I would post this early for gift giving and craft shows, so have fun!

Video: http://studio5.ksl.com/?sid=4456414&nid=61

Pattern: http://media.bonnint.net/slc/907/90740/9074084.pdf

http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Mittens-for-Buy-Nothing-Day/

http://frugalliving.about.com/od/craftsgifts/ss/Sweater_Mittens.htm

http://www.marthastewart.com/article/sweater-mittens-with-molly

http://www.ehow.com/how_4668425_mittens-out-old-sweaters.html

http://www.scholastic.com/dearamerica/activities/crafts/storm_mittens.htm

http://www.urbanthreads.com/pages?id=229

http://breakingeven.typepad.com/my_weblog/2009/01/too-cute-tuesday-felted-mittens.html

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8 Comments so far

bonnie on November 3, 2009 12:35 pm
I printed the pattens for the mittens and I think they are too small. I do not know how to enlarge the patten.
Cathey on December 3, 2009 10:04 am
Copy the pattern to word in your computer. Enlarge it in word. Save and copy.
patsy thomas on December 30, 2009 1:33 pm
These mittens are so cool and I want to make them so bad, even bought some wool sweater, and now they won’t come together for me!!!!! I sewed the two thumb parts together,that was o.k. but them I pinned the back and front together and the thumb part was to short by about 1/1/2″. Please I would be greatful for any help. Thank you!
Jeanne on January 12, 2010 3:55 am
I can not make the thumb turn out correctly.
Either I am sewing to far down to the mark, then it makes a gap in the # 3 and combined #1 and #2. Can you suggest a tip?
Thank you in advance.
Diana on January 24, 2010 1:08 pm
I had the same problem as Patsy. I extended the “bottom” part of the thumb piece by about an inch and then they lined up just right. I’m just glad I saw it BEFORE I cut — the mittens turned out SO cute!! (they were a gift for a friend who had lost hers – I made her a hat to match, too.)
Linda Lanese on January 30, 2010 11:09 am
I am going to have to try these mitten. These instructions look clear. http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Mittens-for-Buy-Nothing-Day/ I will get to you ?
Chris on February 16, 2010 2:37 pm
I’ve had trouble finding 100% wool sweaters; is it necessary to use 100% wool or will cotton or acrylic sweaters work also?
Linda Lanese on February 17, 2010 9:53 am
Yes you need the wool sweaters. I know that some mixed with other fibers may be felted but they have to be at least part Wool!

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Recycled Sweater Wool Mittens (HOW TOs)

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