Suzanne Creates Upcycled Sweater Scarves
Upcycled sweater scarves!
Talk about transformation. I never really knew the word UPCYCLED but that’s the term. Makes sense.
These two scarves were created by my friend Suzanne from a couple of tired, holey sweaters in my wardrobe.
Suzanne cuts the sweaters(after she washes them) into pieces and then crochets sock yarn all around with a little or a lot of fancy edging.
I was preparing to mail the green scarf to Laura in Columbus and had my own red scarf in the car on the passenger seat. They looked so good together I took a few photos (before I mailed the green one. No E, I wasn’t driving!)
Last Christmas I sent a couple to friends as gifts. I get a lot of compliments when I am sporting the red one. I fold mine in half and loop the ends through. Cozy!
Old cashmere sweaters that no longer fit or have a couple of moth holes are the softest to make into a scarf but lambswool or merino is nice, too.
Unfortunately photographed with the iPhone instead of the proper lens but still pretty and colorful contrast.
Closeup of detail on the green scarf.
And the red scarf detail
That is an excellent idea! I may have to learn how to knit…
January 14, 2013 at 11:21 pm
Tmso,
IT’S NOT KNIT!
January 15, 2013 at 1:18 am
These are really quite beautiful, Ruth. She’s very talented.
January 15, 2013 at 12:46 am
I’ve just received a SHARP crochet hook to review on my blog and would love to use your photos as an example of crochet on fabric because the SHARP hook is designed for exactly that. This hook eliminates the need to do a blanket (or whip) stitch around the item first as a base to crochet into. I’d love to hear from Ruth too. Please visit me at http:// boocoos.blogspot.com and consider my request.
An admirer,
Boo
January 15, 2013 at 1:24 am
Like the comfort of an old friend
January 15, 2013 at 3:52 am
What a fantastic idea! These look stunning.
January 15, 2013 at 4:11 am
I love them and I can think of at least one old cashmere sweater in my closet with a hole in it. Let “s talk.
January 15, 2013 at 5:34 am
That is beautiful! And what a great way to recycle.
January 15, 2013 at 7:05 am
These are beautiful Ruth. Your friend has quite a talent.
BE ENCOURAGED! BE BLESSED!
January 15, 2013 at 7:47 am
Thats a great idea!
January 15, 2013 at 8:07 am
These are gorgeous!
January 15, 2013 at 8:15 am
Would love to discuss having these in my gallery/shop. I have upcycled mittens for sale that are very popular. They may work well together.
January 15, 2013 at 8:57 am
Very nice. Always good ideas!!
January 15, 2013 at 11:33 am
Those scarves look terrific. I love when people reuse/recycle/upcycle older items.
January 18, 2013 at 10:15 pm