DIY: Mini Mitten Ornaments from an Old Sweater
Holiday craft projects are my favorite! I don’t know what it is around Christmas time, but my crafty side sparks up even more. I made these DIY CD Ornaments last year and since it's been one of my most popular blog posts, I thought you might enjoy another Christmas ornament tutorial. I had some leftover wool sweaters from my DIY Sweater Mittens project and decided to put them to use. This time, they became mitten ornaments for my Christmas tree. They're actually small enough to fit a baby's hand!
They also make great gift toppers. Tie them onto gift boxes, bags or even money envelopes for a special touch that will make them say, “Aw, you shouldn’t have” even before they’ve opened the gift! I’ve always been a firm believer that handmade gifts are the most special. Don't you think?
If you’ve got one old sweater, you can make at least 5 of these cute little ornaments. You could probably even make a lot more if you use the entire sweater, top to bottom. So grab a pair of scissors and let’s get started!
P.S. Check out my DIY gift wrapping paper tutorial for another holiday craft.
Materials:
• Wool sweater (at least 60% wool)
• Scissors (I love all things Fiskars!)
• Embroidery floss similar to the color of your sweater
• Threading needle
• Yarn (about 8 inches)
• Optional: Buttons, colorful embroidery floss and/or additional fabric for decorating
