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How to Make a Cozy Hat from Old Upcycled Sweaters

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Not sure what to do with old sweaters? There are many things to do with upcycled sweaters.

Easy Peasy Upcycled Sweaters Project

Do you have any old sweaters sitting in your drawers or hanging in your closet? Whether you gained a few pounds, lost a few or maybe just don’t wear them anymore. Looking for things to make with old sweaters? How about a warm and cozy hat? This is the perfect and so easy sweater upcycle project that can be done in under an hour. upcycled sweaters, sweater crafts, hat from sweater, make a diy hat from old sweaters

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How to Make a DIY Hat from an Old Sweater

Materials Needed / Source List:

  • Old Sweater 
  • Scissors
  • Needle and Thread
    • You will need very basic sewing knowledge

Easy Upcycled Sweaters DIY

I confess that I was supposed to be doing something else when I made the decision that I would make myself a ‘new’ hat from my old sweater. This old sweater had been in the closet, then on the dresser and finally, now it’s sweater upcycle time. It’s one of those cozy sweaters that you just can’t bring yourself to get rid of even after it no longer fits.

Here are the basic steps to upcycle sweaters into a cozy hat:

Cutting your old sweater

  • Lay your sweater out flat and make sure to line up the bottom of the front of the sweater with the bottom of the back of the sweater. old sweater crafts, repurposed old sweater ideas, upcycled sweater, how do i make a hat out of a sweater
  • Then grab a hat that you already have to use as a template. I’m using my favorite slouchy hat that has gotten a little too slouchy and stretched out. Place your old hat on your old sweater with the bottoms lined up. sweater craft ideas, upcycled sweaters, what to do with old sweaters, make a hat from old sweaters

 

  • Next, cut your sweater along the outer edge of your old hat. I’m sure it may help to draw a line or pin the hat to the sweater. But you can take risks, and live wild and just cut around the hat freely. I would definitely suggest using sharp scissors, otherwise, you may have a tough time cutting through your old sweater. You can get yourself new scissors (HERE)diy slouchy hat, sweater repurpose, upcycled sweater ideas, what to make with old sweaters
  • You should now have something that resembles the shape of a hat cut out from your old sweater. upcycled sweater crafts, things to make out of old sweaters, upcycled sweater projects

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Sewing Your Hat Together

  • Make sure to flip the sweater, soon to be hat around so that the outside is on the inside. Then grab grandma’s old sewing box or your sewing box. Or a needle and a thread. This is actually my grandmother’s sewing box. There must be thread in here from before I was even born! old sewing kit, sewing box, recycled sweater ideas, upcycled sweaters
  • And these old tomato pin holders! I think all grandmas had one of these, or maybe that’s just my personal memories. If you don’t have a sewing kit, you can get one for a reasonable price (HERE)tomato pushpin, sewing crafts, how to make a DIY hat, upcycled sweaters
  • Ok, back to our recycled sweater. Thread your needle with some thread. Since your thread will be on the inside of the hat you can probably get away with using any color thread. My eyesight isn’t what it used to be so I use grandma’s old needle threader. You can find these (HERE) needle threader, upcycled sweater ideas, harts made from sweaters
  • Now, start at one end and sew the perimeter of your cut hat. I don’t really know how to explain the sewing part. My mother taught me the basics of how to sew when I was four years old. I’m hoping that you can get this part on your own. sweater upcycle, upcycle sweaters, old sweaters, diy old sweaters

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  • Make sure that when you get to the end to knot your thread a few times and trim off the excess thread. recycled sweater hats, old sweater crafts, Upcycled Sweaters
  • Your upcycled sweater should be looking more like a hat now! Make sure to flip your repurposed sweater right side out. upcycled sweater hat, what to do with old sweaters, upcycled sweaters

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Repurposed Sweater to Cozy Hat

  • That’s, it! You’re all done. Try it on and see how it fits. This one turned out great and covers my ears to keep them nice and warm during these cold and windy days. upcycled sweaters, how to make a hat from an old sweater, old sweater craft ideas
  • This upcycled sweaters craft literally took all of about 20 minutes from start to finish and I have to tell you that it’s even warmer than my previous hat! I even have enough left over from my old sweater to make a matching hat for my little buddy Layla. Add that to the ‘to-do’ list. upcycled sweaters, things to do with old sweaters, repurposed sweater ideas

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  1. Jean K says

    October 30, 2020 at 9:09 pm

    Looks like a great and easy project! My only problem is that I do no have a previous hat that fits well. It’s the reason I want to make my own!
    Any suggestions?

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    • kandice kullmann says

      December 9, 2020 at 1:00 pm

      To be completely honest, I would probably wing it and guess. Its always safer to go big and you can always adjust and make it smaller then accidentally go too small and squeeze your brain. Good luck! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  2. Jaime Mattivi says

    March 22, 2021 at 9:37 am

    Any chance that old hat was an AE? I have an IDENTICAL hat. ๐Ÿ˜

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    • kandice kullmann says

      April 1, 2021 at 8:39 am

      I honestly don’t remember, but how funny if it was! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply

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