![]() Cut off hood at base of neckline and the sleeves where they join the body. General Sewing supplies – pins, measuring tape etc…ġ.Old Sweater with hood (read on for instructions for using a sweater without a hood).To make a smaller toddler/kids sized hooded scarf, use a child or small ladies sized sweater.įor adult sized scarf with hood, use an adult ladies or mens sized sweater. If you cant get hold of a sweater with a hood, I’ve include instructions for making a hood from scratch too. If your jumper isn’t felted already, just run it through a warm wash cycle to mat the wool fibers together, and stop the knit from unraveling.įelted or un-felted, these instructions will work with any sized sweater in any fiber.Ī hoodie style sweater works best, because the hood is ready made and all the hard work is done for you. This upcycling project is perfect for woolen jumpers (sweaters) that were accidentally shrunk in the wash, and are too felted to wear. How to make a Hooded Scarf from an Old Sweater Kids, Teens and Adults would all find this hooded scarf practical and comfortable to wear.ĭoesn’t Emma look so adorable in her little hood (she was just 2yo at the time – so cute!) It’s a pretty simple project which only requires basic sewing skills and can be made in any size. The beauty of this style is that it keeps her neck warm and you can just flip the hood back if it’s not required. I tied Pom Poms onto the slits to make Emma’s scarf even prettier. To keep it in place a little keyhole in once of the sleeves holds the scarf securely without knots. ![]() I thought I’d refashion this little unwanted sweater and make use of its hood, to make a cosy little hooded scarf that kept her head and neck warm at the same time. I was using a lot of felted wool sweaters for toy making at the time, so this one ended up in my stash for an upcoming sewing projects.Įmma had been super obsessed with scarves. I’d found a lambswool jumper (sweater) at an Op-shop (thrift store) that had accidentally been washed in hot water, causing it to felt. It had been a very cold Melbourne winter and being a very active toddler, it was quite hard to keep a hat or scarf on Emma without it going astray. How did I get the idea to make a Hooded Scarf from an Old Sweater? Hidden in the depths of my archives this post was almost forgotten so I thought was time high time I revisited and re-shared this project with updated photos and clearer instructions. I made this hooded scarf for Emma many years ago, when she was just a wee babe.
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