Second-hand stores seem to always have a surplus in large, ugly sweaters. Thankfully, there are plenty of ways to transform and reuse these old sweaters:
1. Toys for the cat (or dog).
HepzibabaBowWow
2. A bracelet / cuff.
via Bird & Elephant
bhpeters
3. An infinity scarf.
via Zasra
zasra
4. A journal cover.
PaperSticksandString
5. Mittens / fingerless gloves.
via Smarmy Clothes
smarmyclothes
6. Christmas stockings.
via My Oly Girl
MyOlyGirl
7. A cute stuffed animal.
artisaninthewoods
8. A garland of hearts – for valentine’s day, a wedding, or just to say ‘I love you.’
ScarletCordDesigns
9. Adorable children’s clothing.
DaintyCheeksBoutique
10. Tree ornaments.
WickedWaifFiber
11. Baby rattles – disguised as toadstools.
via Mosey Handmade
mosey
12. A classy winter cowl.
RecycledandResewn
13. A pillow.
via Fancy Marmot
FancyMarmot
14. The incredible sweater coat.
via Vicious Cycle
ViciousUpCycle
15. A purse.
via Karen Meyers
karenmeyers
16. A coin wallet – probably less ambitious than the aforementioned purse.
SesameSeedDesigns
17. A cozy rug.
via Five Forty
fiveforty
18. A simple shoulder wrap.
via Sweetbriers
Sweetbriers
November 24, 2011 10:49 am
Wonderful post! Thank you for making me a part of it.
November 24, 2011 11:05 am
Wonderful creative ideas you have gathered here! Thank you kindly!
November 24, 2011 12:22 pm
Thanks for posting my recycled sweater cowl. Great finds!
November 24, 2011 7:04 pm
Wow! Thank you so much for featuring my store! All these upcycled sweaters are LOVELY! So many great things made out of old things.
November 26, 2011 10:47 am
Thanks so much for including my shop!
Just lovely.
December 19, 2012 2:09 am
Love your site! Would appreciate you checking out my new site to see if there’s anything you’d like to include. Thanks so much.
Pat