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18 Things You Can Make From Old Sweaters

December 27, 2015 by Donella Crigger

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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.

18 Cool Things You Can Make from Old Sweaters

Sweater pillows are nice and comfy, and you can pull them off even if your sewing skills aren’t the best.

sweater pillows

via Pop Sugar

Give your lamp a makeover with a sweater-covered lampshade.

sweater lampshade

via A Cultivated Nest

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.

sweater satchels

via Pop Sugar

Turn one into a cozy pet bed for your furry friend.

diy sweater pet bed

via Empress of Dirt

Do you wanna build a snowman? At least a sweater snowman won’t melt!

sweater snowman

via DIY Beautify

Make some cute wrist warmers to stay snuggly all winter long.

sweater6

via Petals to Picots

Cover a terra cotta pot with an old sweater to give your houseplants a wintery vibe.

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via A Cultivated Nest

This short sleeve peasant-style dress made from an old sweater will look adorable on your baby. Seriously cute.

sweater peasant dress

via Make It Love It

Here’s a vintage sweater that was repurposed into a nice throw blanket. Isn’t it lovely and kitsch?

sweater throw

via Lisa Clarke

Sweater vases are super easy to do. All you need are sweater sleeves, glue, wine and a vase or bottle to cover.

sweater vase

via Everything Etsy

Add some cozies to your mason jar gifts during the holidays.

sweater mason jar cozies

via Average Inspired

Sweater sleeves will look super cute over a bottle of wine that you’re giving as a gift.

sweater wine bottle covers

via Oh My! Creative

Make some sweater ornaments… or use them as embellishments on your gifts.

sweater ornaments

via Twin Dragonfly Designs

Use the cowl from a cowl neck sweater to make a simple diy infinity scarf.

sweater infinity scarf

via Girl in the Garage

Make some cute and colorful leggings for the kiddo or for yourself. Adorable!

sweater leggings

via Make It Love It

How about some fingerless gloves? Stylish!

sweater fingerless gloves

via Fiber Artsy

An old sweater can become a cute sling purse.

sweater sling purse

via Make It Love It

Turn your old sweaters into some warm beanies to wear this winter.

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via Pink When

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!

ways to repurpose old sweaters

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