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Wool Diaper Cover From a Sweater
I got a large 100% Merino wool sweater for $0.40 at the thrift shop and was thrilled to death. I think I ran around the house squealing as soon as I got home with it. It had to be fate that I got it. I had taken the boys to drop off recycling and stop at the library for a bit. We were on our way home and had no plans to stop at the thrift shop as I was broke. but somethign made me turn around and go back. Good thing I did, this sweater was beautiful.
I love wool diaper soakers, but buying a new one can be costly. And I’m still a beginner knitter so I knew I couldn’t try to knit one. But I can cut and I can sew and I can follow directions pretty well. I used the pattern at Frugal Baby Tips. It’s a pretty simple pattern: just cut a triangle, fold it up, and sew. I used the sleeves for legs to make long pants. I’ve got a second triangle to sew up soon that I am going to cuff off to make just a cover that he can wear under other pants. But here are the pants that I have made so far.
The legs/sleeves were a bit long so I had to put them on him and fold and measure. They are still a bit long, but I am hoping that by this winter they will be the perfect length. A is already so tall for his age. And should the need arise they could also work as warm pants for E .
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Very cute!!! I have been looking for some sweaters to try that with but I have not found any that I like. I guess that not a lot of people wear wool sweaters in my climate and I can hardly blame them.
Oh that’s cute! Great not only are you a better writer than me but more talented too!!
That’s it, :p
lol, very nice girl. Oh and even though I can’t comment alot (hand pain) I DO check both blogs quite often.
The last picture of him is just so darn cute! They look great.
I love this! Great job!
I am so impressed–you did a wonderful job.
i will try this one too…i’m interested on the re-modeled sleeves as pants..thanks for the tip
That’s great! I’ve heard of people doing this but thanks for sharing the “how to” I’ll have to try this!
Thanks for sharing,
Heidi
Totally agree with Sara
Great job!
This is fabulous! I am waiting for the day that I get out thrift store shopping and find a sweater like this. Good job!
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