Every fall or winter, you pull out your old sweaters and probably buy some new ones. Do you toss the sweaters that are coming unraveled? The ones with holes or snags? Before it hits the trash can, consider the many ways you can recycle old sweaters. From new throw pillows to your couch to super cute leggings or a scarf, you can still get plenty of use out of your old threads.
Sweater pillows are nice and comfy, and you can pull them off even if your sewing skills aren’t the best.
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Give your lamp a makeover with a sweater-covered lampshade.
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Make heart-shaped satchels for potpourri. Or just cut out a square or circle, put your potpourri inside and tie a ribbon around it if you want a no-sew project.
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Turn one into a cozy pet bed for your furry friend.
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Do you wanna build a snowman? At least a sweater snowman won’t melt!
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Make some cute wrist warmers to stay snuggly all winter long.
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Cover a terra cotta pot with an old sweater to give your houseplants a wintery vibe.
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This short sleeve peasant-style dress made from an old sweater will look adorable on your baby. Seriously cute.
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Here’s a vintage sweater that was repurposed into a nice throw blanket. Isn’t it lovely and kitsch?
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Sweater vases are super easy to do. All you need are sweater sleeves, glue, wine and a vase or bottle to cover.
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Add some cozies to your mason jar gifts during the holidays.
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Sweater sleeves will look super cute over a bottle of wine that you’re giving as a gift.
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Make some sweater ornaments… or use them as embellishments on your gifts.
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Use the cowl from a cowl neck sweater to make a simple diy infinity scarf.
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Make some cute and colorful leggings for the kiddo or for yourself. Adorable!
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How about some fingerless gloves? Stylish!
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An old sweater can become a cute sling purse.
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Turn your old sweaters into some warm beanies to wear this winter.
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So don’t throw out those old, worn-out sweaters. Cut off the sleeves or the neck or the body of the sweater, and turn it into something fabulous!
