Thursday 10 October 2013

Upcycled wristwarmers

When I saw a wool jumper at a carboot sale, in its already felted and pre-shrunk state, I knew that one day it would be fated for an upcyling project. It was just too good to be cast aside (100% wool? 50p? - it's a dead cert in my book). 

You may remember some upcycled legwarmers I made from the Mister's cashmere jumper (the one I accidentally shrank/felted in the wash)? Well, with the weather turning decidedly brrrrrrrrr here in the UK, I decided that wristwarmers were what was needed and that the same technique would be perfect.



This project is super-quick and easy.
You need to make sure that your jumper has been felted and will not fray, otherwise you may end up in a pickle.

First, cut off the arms.
Next, cut a vertical hole for your thumb. Remember the original cuff now becomes the bottom of your wristwarmers.
Try them on and trim off any excess from the top.


You could just leave them plain, but I decided a crochet trim would finish them off nicely.
With your choice of yarn, stitch a blanket stitch around the edges, including the thumb hole.


Now with your crochet hook, single crochet (UK double crochet) around your blanket stitch. You must ensure you end up with a final number of stitches which is a multiple of 3. Ideally, make 3 scs between each stitch and then you'll be sorted.

To make the scallop edge, ch1 and make 1 single crochet (sc) in the first st, *skip 2 stitches, make 5 double crochets (UK trebles) in the next stitch, skip 2 stitches, sc in the next stitch* repeat between ** around. 
Fasten off.


Now, laugh in the face of the Autumnal chill and wear those wristwarmers with pride. You may also add a nonchalant 'oh, I made these' when your neighbour comments on how nice they are.

Cheerio!
Sarah x

12 comments:

  1. Hi Annaboo - in a word - fabulous, I would gladly wear this wonderful creations tomorrow, they are just lovely. I think they would make the most gorgeous Christmas gift for some lucky lady, well done. A great post Annaboo, thanks so much
    Lots of love
    Dorothy
    :-)xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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  2. Brilliant! I have been searching for the fabled stripey pure wool jumper to use for this very thing for years and I see it has chosen you to find and upcycle it.

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  3. lush post beauty! how do you felt something? really fab wrist warmers.
    Loved seeing you on tues. x

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  4. Fantastic idea!!!! They are terrific.
    Hugs,
    Meredith

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  5. I love them, even because of the colourful stripes!!!!
    It's a pity that I don't need to wear cosy stuff here in JK!!! I really hope to go to NY to visit my twin for Xmas....in that case, I really need a pair!!!!
    xxxxxx Ale

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  6. Thank you for this fantastic project! I have a very pretty aqua jumper hidden at the back of the cupboard ever since I accidentally felted it, I've been waiting for just the right project...and here it is! You are so clever! Chrissie x

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  7. Love them!!! Those stripes ..!

    You're so good at upcycling - I remember your fabulous legwarmers post, it completely inspired me!

    Hxx

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  8. I love these! Bet they were a darned sight quicker to make than my knitted ones are turning out to be as well. Good work!

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  9. Fab! What a brilliant project - a job well done! :-)
    Carly
    x

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  10. What a good idea! They look funny and colorful, good-mood wristwarmers :-).

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  11. Brilliant! Love this. I might 'accidentally' put a jumper in the wash!! Haha

    Helen xx

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Sarah Xx