These socks were made from a 100% lambswool jumper (translate: sweater for my American friends). I found it in a sales rack of a thrift store. So it was CHEAP. Also as a jumper it was pretty ugly and unwearable.
I forgot to take a before picture but you can see from the above pic that I just cut off the sleeve and stitched the foot area closed. I tapered the foot to snuggle around my toes, therefore trapping in the heat and warming up my feet beautifully!
I hope my daughter doesn't mind I have decided to keep these for myself since she claims to be allergic to wool and I really am feeling the cold lately. I don't know whether it's old age or if my low blood pressure has something to do with it. Most likely old age! lol. I will keep an eye out for acrylic jumpers to turn into socks for my daughter so she doesn't miss out.
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Good Morning!
What a wonderful idea! I often see these kind of jumpers in our thrift store...and wonder what I could possibly do with them for a craft project.
It is not cold here in Maine right now....but foggy and muggy!!! Great for our gardens though.
Have a wonderful day!
Blesssings,
Laura
Yep, that's one ugly sweater alright. Oh but how you've transformed it into something pretty. Keep warm.
I love the socks a whole lot more!!
That's a great idea. What are you going to whip up with the rest of the jumper?
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great idea.
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You are so very clever.....great looking socks.
That is very creative. Well done.
-samya
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