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Wool Sweaters for DIY Stockings

blue wool sweaterIf you are in need of some new Christmas stockings this year, here is a great idea. Dig out some old wool sweaters (or blankets even), felt them in the washer and make stockings.

It's really simple. Ignore all the washing instructions you ever knew for wool and throw it into the washer AND the dryer. Do this a few times until you get the thick, felted texture you want. Draw out a stocking shape you like or trace around an old stocking.

Cut out your pieces and sew them up. Now you have a very unique and sturdy stocking for years to come! This would be really great with a sweater you love but that has been munched by moths or something that doesn't quite fit anymore.

Old kids wool sweaters, if they aren't in good shape for charitable donation, could be turned into mini stockings for the tree or to hold gifts. There are lots of possibilities with this one. And you can use the leftovers to make wool felt coasters or a rug.

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