Got a wool sweater that accidentally shrank in the wash? Don’t toss it out – upcycle it! This amazing tutorial shows you how to make a cozy, stylish upcycled scarf from shrunken sweater material! This project from Swoodson Says is super easy and perfect for beginners looking for a simple, eco-friendly sew.
You’ll need two shrunken wool sweaters of similar thickness. The process is simple: just cut the sweaters into long strips and sew them together along the short edges. The best part is that felted wool won’t fray, so you can leave the long edges completely raw for a cute, rustic look. The finished scarf is warm and generously sized at about 7 inches wide by 68 inches long. This unique upcycled scarf from shrunken sweater tutorial is a brilliant way to give your old wool a comfortable second life for chilly days!
More eco-friendly craft ideas: create a Sashiko pincushion for sharp needles. Upcycle an old towel to make a DIY roll-up toothbrush holder. And turn old newspapers into a useful, practical storage basket!