What can you make with recycled sweaters?

15 Ways to Repurpose Old Sweaters

Make a Pair of Mittens.
Make a Snug Knitted Hat or a Slouchy Beanie.
Make a Fuzzy Pillowcase.
Keep Your Mug Warm With a Cozy.
Make Some Fingerless Gloves.
Make Some Boot Toppers.
Make a Pocket Scarf.
Make a Bum Warmer.

What can I make with old cashmere sweaters?

Upgraded Cashmere Sweaters: 20+ Recycled DIY Projects

A protective iPad cover.
A case for your sunglasses or eyeglasses.
A menagerie of children’s stuffed animals.
Bookmarks for your old-school tomes.
Embellished arm warmers that will make everyone ooooh and aaahhh.

How can I make an area rug with an old sweater?

This area rug is so gorgeous and you can create it with an old sweater. I think a cable knit would work best but you can use whatever you have on hand. You may need to cut and sew a bit to make it fit unless you have a really large sweater that you can use. I love how cozy and warm it makes the room look.

How do you repurpose old sweaters?

Dining Chair Covers Instead of buying new dining room chairs or spending money on slip covers or reupholstering, use those old sweaters to create comfortable seating that looks great. Cut your sweaters in half and trim off the neck and arms. Then unscrew the cushion from the chair base and use a staple gun to pull your sweater over the cushion.

How do you make a vase out of a sweater?

Recycled Sweater Vase Cut the sleeves off those old sweaters and use them to create these lovely sweater vases. This is an easy project. You just snip off the sleeves and then shape them by cutting and sewing. Then just slip them over an old vase or even an empty soda bottle – glass of course.

Can you make a throw out of a sweater?

You’ll cut strips or squares depending on the pattern that you want to follow, so this throw ends up looking like a quilt, but with knit sweater material. It’s really a lot easier than it looks to make this DIY sweater throw and you’re going to love the completed project.