Recycling old sweaters part 1

This cushion took me half an hour to make, from beginning to end.

Easy, fast, costs $1, 100% cashmere goodness, what else can I ask?

A little top

Seeing so many "pillow" dresses on Pinterest just gave me the idea of knitting a top for my little one using a very easy "slip stitch" technique for interest.

Basically I knitted a tube in the round, divided it at the armpit level (without working any decreases) and finish both front and back flaps with a 2 in ribbing. This rib is then folded over and sewn inwards to create the casing for the ribbon (I knitted the ribbon, too, but next time I'll use a real ribbon... easier and less boring!!!!! Knitting such a long strip was no fun:))))

Gift cards using Trader Joe's bags

For this project you can actually use any type of card or paper...Even old greeting cards, thank you cards, etc can be recycled in this way. It is also a project you can do with kids, who usually love to punch holes :) or even older kids who know the basics of crochet.

You will need:

Card/paper
Yarn of colour you prefer for the project
Crochet hook
Puncher
Glue
Scissors

These are very basic, but there is so many possibilities!! Cotton white thread on white cardstock could be very pretty for special occasions... especially with a more intrincate lace trimming...

Stitch markers with love :)

Just made these today

100% upcycled handpainted stitch markers

(I used bamboo beads from a place mat I got fro $1 at a clearance... :) They are very light!