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Wash the sweater in the hot cycle of your
washer three or four times with regular detergent. Then pop the
sweater into the drier for about 45 minutes, or until it shrinks
and becomes felt like in texture. Certain sweaters shrink better
than others, and the drying time will vary depending on the
sweater's thickness.
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To make a mitten template, trace around
one of your (or your child's) mittens, leaving an extra inch or
so around the edge for sewing. Pin the template onto the felted
fabric, then cut out four matching mitten shapes.
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Pin two of the mitten sides together.
Using a contrasting color of yarn, stitch around the edges (a
blanket stitch, as used here, looks especially nice).
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Variations:
Save any leftover felt to make purses,
eyeglass cases, doll clothes, or even a fuzzy collar for your
dog.
Tips:
If you don't have any old wool sweaters,
check at a local thrift shop (they rarely charge more than two
or three dollars per sweater). Keep an eye out for old Fair
Isles; the intricate patterns shrink into pretty designs. |
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