Uses for Old Sweaters

But it takes a method I call 'precision unraveling' to get the look done right. I served a right piece of justice on this sweater, and I'll show you how, too.

You can turn a sweater sleeve into a dog shirt in just a few easy steps. Depending on the size of your sweater, this could fit any size dog.

An old wool sweater is a terrible thing to waste. Why not turn it into a pair of mittens you can design any way you want? Find out how to make a cozy pair of mittens in a snap.

Erin Huffstetler will show us how to turn a simple striped sweater into a cute handled tote bag. Just follow her simple step-by-step photo tutorial.

Sweaters can last generations, but those handmade sweaters of yesteryear (or even last season's purchase) can look worse for wear. The nature of knit material makes it difficult to simply stitch up a hole. To repair knits, you need to learn how to darn.

Almost everyone has mistakenly thrown a wool sweater into the washer and seen it shrink to nearly doll-size. Before you discard it, try a couple of techniques that could save your investment.

Felt can be used in a variety of contemporary fashion projects, and it can be obtained for free using those old sweaters you've got in the back of the closet.

Sweater pillows are just the thing to cozy up a sofa or bed. Scavenge some sweaters from your favorite thrift store, and stitch up a few for yourself.

Felted bags, boxes, place mats, bowls, scarves and more. Sarah E. White has plenty of felting projects to keep your old sweaters busy.