green upcycling

Marvelous! look at this! A successful upcycling project.

Take 1 wool sweater and put in washing machine on 60 degree wash.
Cut off neck line, sleeves and rib band.

How to make mitts:

Make a hem at the elbow end.
Cut a hole for the thumb and blanket stitch as before.
Yummy cosy mitts!

And the rest of the jumper?
Blanket stitch edges for non fray and decorative detail.

Finished item is a skimpy t-shirt!

Very satisfying. Have a go yourself!

Zuzu's cardigan

A lightning knit!

Hand knitted in new Rowan Classic Cash cotton 4ply, pale yellow

Eyelet detailing, raglan sleeves, picot edging, vintage buttons.

Mum Abi and Zuzu herself both seemed very pleased. Zuzu admiring herself in the mirror.

The first thing I've made for her is a success. Want to do more now.

Something very pleasing about knitting for little ones. They are so quick to do and parents are usually impressed. It's just a shame they grow out of them so quickly!