{"id":176,"date":"2020-09-02T15:42:00","date_gmt":"2020-09-02T05:42:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/?p=176"},"modified":"2020-09-02T22:14:51","modified_gmt":"2020-09-02T12:14:51","slug":"how-to-make-a-hooded-scarf-from-and-old-jumper","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/how-to-make-a-hooded-scarf-from-and-old-jumper\/","title":{"rendered":"DIY Hooded Scarf from an Old Sweater"},"content":{"rendered":"

Making a cosy scarf with hood attached couldn’t be simpler. With a little bit of clever upcycling, any old sweater, cardigan or sweatshirt can be made into a hooded scarf that will be the envy of all your friends.<\/p>\n

The practical fastening loop keeps it secure in any weather.<\/p>\n

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I made this hooded scarf for Emma many years ago, when she was just a wee babe. That was almost 10 years ago!<\/p>\n

Hidden in the depths of my archives this post was almost forgotten so I thought was time high time I revisited and re-shared this project with updated photos and clearer instructions.<\/p>\n

How did I get the idea to make a Hooded Scarf from an Old Sweater?<\/h3>\n

It had been a very cold Melbourne winter and being a very active toddler, it was quite hard to keep a hat or scarf on Emma without it going astray.<\/p>\n

I’d found a lambswool jumper (sweater) at an Op-shop (thrift store) that had accidentally been washed in hot water, causing it to felt. I was using a lot of felted wool sweaters for toy making<\/a> at the time, so this one ended up in my stash for an upcoming sewing projects.<\/p>\n

Emma had been super obsessed with scarves. I thought I’d refashion this little unwanted sweater and make use of its hood, to make a cosy little hooded scarf that kept her head and neck warm at the same time. <\/p>\n

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To keep it in place a little keyhole in once of the sleeves holds the scarf securely without knots.<\/p>\n

This would look cute on a boy or girl. I tied Pom Poms<\/a> onto the slits to make Emma’s scarf even prettier.<\/p>\n

The beauty of this style is that it keeps her neck warm and you can just flip the hood back if it’s not required.<\/p>\n

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It’s a pretty simple project which only requires basic sewing skills and can be made in any size. Kids, Teens and Adults would all find this hooded scarf practical and comfortable to wear.<\/p>\n

Doesn’t Emma look so adorable in her little hood (she was just 2yo at the time – so cute!)<\/p>\n

\"How<\/p>\n

How to make a Hooded Scarf from an Old Sweater<\/h2>\n

This upcycling project is perfect for woolen jumpers (sweaters) that were accidentally shrunk in the wash, and are too felted to wear.<\/p>\n

If your jumper isn’t felted already, just run it through a warm wash cycle to mat the wool fibers together, and stop the knit from unraveling.<\/p>\n

Felted or un-felted, these instructions will work with any sized sweater in any fiber.<\/p>\n

A hoodie style sweater works best, because the hood is ready made and all the hard work is done for you. If you cant get hold of a sweater with a hood, I’ve include instructions for making a hood from scratch too.<\/p>\n

A note on Hooded scarf sizing<\/strong><\/p>\n

To make a smaller toddler\/kids sized hooded scarf, use a child or small ladies sized sweater.<\/p>\n

For adult sized scarf with hood, use an adult ladies or mens sized sweater.<\/p>\n

You will need:<\/h3>\n