ReCyling FUN!
Okay, I admit it....I am a thrift store junkie! My new mission in life is to find old sweaters to make into something new. I have always loved the thrill of the search, and the excitement when you find something really good and CHEAP! This passion was ignited several weeks ago, when I happened upon this post in the blog, Layers of Meaning. What a cool idea, making blankets out of recycled, felted sweaters.
Over the weekend, I purchased the spring issue of Interweave Knits. In the magazine, there is an article about recycling old sweaters by not only felting, but also by ripping and then re-knitting the yarn. I loved the purses that were featured, and decided to try my hand at a few.
At my last visit to the local thrift, I brought home an ancient Villager Cable Sweater and a newer GAP fisherman sweater. I felted both, and then started cutting. Here is what I made out of the sleeve of the Cable:
And, here is a cute backpack that was once the body of the Fisherman:
Except for the time spent waiting for felted sweaters to dry, this is immediate gratification!
Over the weekend, I purchased the spring issue of Interweave Knits. In the magazine, there is an article about recycling old sweaters by not only felting, but also by ripping and then re-knitting the yarn. I loved the purses that were featured, and decided to try my hand at a few.
At my last visit to the local thrift, I brought home an ancient Villager Cable Sweater and a newer GAP fisherman sweater. I felted both, and then started cutting. Here is what I made out of the sleeve of the Cable:
And, here is a cute backpack that was once the body of the Fisherman:
Except for the time spent waiting for felted sweaters to dry, this is immediate gratification!
posted by ME... at 11:50 AM
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