Get out those
knitting needles and get ready to transform something old into something new
once again.
Even knitwear and
knitted goodies can be given a new lease on life. I’ve seen old sweaters become
pet beds. Sweater sleeves become doggy jerseys (so something I have done
myself) and old unwanted knitted goodies become an exciting new array of
children’s toys.
Today we are sharing
with you an exciting tutorial on how to turn an old beanie into a new, fun bag.
Upcycling can really
be so much fun... and it’s also a great way to keep kids busy during the
upcoming festive holidays.
Pattern of the week
This
really easy knitting pattern will help you to keep your toes cold this winter.
Snuggle up with these on a chilly night, you can even wear them as bed socks to
keep your toes warm.
They're so easy
to make that you will find yourself making them for all your friends and
family!
Tutorial of the week
Upcycled Beanie Bag
TO 
We just adore this
idea of Upcycling an old winter beanie into a cute hand bag
What you will need
1 old beanie
A ball of yarn and
knitting needles (we used Funky Strips yarn and 4.5mm knitting needles
(Imperial and US needle size 7)
A button
Steps
- For the shoulder strap: Cast on 12 stitches. Knit as many rows
as you need for the desired length of your strap, and to go around your
beanie
- When your shoulder strap is complete, hand stitch it to your
beanie
- For the button flap: Cast on 12 stitches and knit 50 rows.
- Cast off 6 stitches, and knit the desire length according to
your button (you are knitting a loop that is going to go around your
button.
- Cast off, bend around and stitch your cast off stitches end to
the section where you previously cast off 6 stitches, to create your
button loop.
- Centre your overlap and stitch it to the opposite opening of
your beanie
- Fold it over and find the position where you will stitch on
your button, mark and add button.
Your upcycled beanie
bag is now complete, enjoy.
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