Yesterday I told you all about my friend McCall's snaptastic 365 photo project. I love it because every single day she delivers some new little inspiring tid bit of beauty. I'm amazed by the endless creativity she brings to the project.
McCall's mad skillz don't stop with photography though, she's also one of the craftiest chics I know. Check out the post about her rad holiday decorations here. Today she's going to show us how to make pretty much the coolest felted sweater mittens EVER out of, you guessed it, old wool sweaters.
(And if you can't get enough sweater recycling like me, make some DIY sweater legwarmer/boot toppers next!)
Take it away, Caller!
Hello M&DC fans! I am flattered to be guest-blogging on this fabulous site (Jess- thanks for letting me "drop by"!) This felted sweater mitten project was inspired during a closet clean out session I was having one afternoon and, as I usually do while being productive, I found a distraction - "Hey check out this old 100% wool sweater I found down here that I have not worn in like 3 years! Let's shrink it!" The red snowflake pattern screamed mittens to me, so away I went, leaving my closet spilling out all over the place. These mittens are a breeze to whip up and if you have a stash of old sweaters, they're also basically free! Happy Mitting!
Felted Sweater Mittens Supplies
-felted sweater mitten pattern (Simply enter your email in the box at the bottom of this tutorial to gain instant access to this mitten pattern, plus all our other past and future freebies!)
-a 100% wool sweater
-a t-shirt (or similar soft fabric for lining)
-sewing machine (or your ambitious hands!)
-pins
-1-2 yards of wool yarn and a large darning needle
Instructions
1. Clean out your closet and find one or more old wool sweaters and an old T-shirt (or something soft to use as lining).
2. Felt old wool sweater(s) by putting each in a separate pillowcase and washing them in the washing machine on HOT. (Yes, exactly what you're usually trying not to do.) Felting isn't an exact science, so check them frequently. Get more details about how to felt sweaters here.
3. Cut 4.5 inches off both sweater sleeves for the cuffs. Set these aside for later.
Note: Your felted sleeves need to be about the same width as the mitten template, if your sleeves shrunk too much, you can use the bottom hem of the sweater by cutting a rectangle about 4.5 inches x 10 inches and sewing the short ends together to make a tube with a 10 inch circumference and 4.5 inch height.
4. Print out the felted sweater mitten pattern and cut it on the outermost line. (Later you'll trim to the inside line and use the resulting pattern for the inside of the mitts.)
5. Pin template pieces to felted sweater(s) and cut out each piece, cutting 2 of the mitten backs.
6. Starting with the two palm pieces for either the right or left mitten, line up the thumbs with the right sides together (wrong sides on the outside). Starting on straight edge, pin around the edge of the thumb and down the side.
7. In order to mark how far down the side to pin, it is helpful to match up the palm pieces with the top piece. Line up the base and the top curve of the mitten and pinch the outside edge of thumb together until all excess the height of the palm piece matches the height of the mitten back.
8. Sew from marked point, around the thumb to the other edge of mitten, with ¼ inch seam allowance.
9. Match up palm piece with mitten back, right sides together.
10. Line up and pin the edges. (It can be helpful to pin the thumbs out of the way, too!) Sew the edges with ¼ inch seam allowance.
11. Repeat steps 6-10 for the opposite hand mitten. Turn mittens right-side out.
11. Trim off the outer ½ inch of the paper templates you used for the outside, leaving just the lining portion.
12. Cut each template piece out of the lining fabric.13. Follow steps 6-10 with the lining fabric.
14. Put the lining on your hand (still right-side in) and slide the outside of the mitten over the lining. Wiggle your thumb and fingers to adjust the lining and tack into place.
15. Trim the mitten liner so it's the same length as the outer mitten.16. Take the 4.5 inch long tube from the sleeve and turn it inside out. Slide the raw end (the end that you cut) about an inch into the mitten, inside both the lining and the sweater layer.
17. With a piece of yarn and darning needle, starting at one of the side seams, sew through all three layers, leaving a tail of yarn where you started. Sew around the mitten base two times, securely fastening the cuff to the inside of the mitten.
18. On the third time around, when you get to the inside of the wrist, flip the cuff up and around the outside of the mitten. Sew through all four layers in order to tack the cuff into place.
19. Continue to sew, only the inside three layers (not going all of the way through the outside cuff layer) until you get to the back of the wrist. Sew all of the way through all four layers, tacking the cuff in place and add a button or two if desired.
20. Continue to sew only the inside three layers around back to the seam where you left a tail of yarn. Tie off the yarn and trim short. Tuck tails into the cuff.
21. Sip hot chocolate and enjoy the winter!
And if you’re into adorable kids’ winter-wear, you might also like these free patterns:
Aspen Socialite Crochet Headband
Frosty the Snowman Hat
Just Like Mommy Knit Cowl
Santa's Helper Crochet Elf Hat (With Ears!)
Lauren says
Love it! I could see making oven mitts this way, too.
daphne says
Thank you for the well written tutorial. I can't wait to make some, I have lots of old wool sweater pieces left over from other projects. I'm able to print the pattern but unfortunately can't print the tutorial. can you please email it to me? Thank you,
Jess @ Make and Do Crew says
Hey Daphne,
I'm sorry, I don't have a printable tutorial at this time because I earn money from my free patterns by having people visit the site. (Through advertising.) Thanks for your support and understanding!
Jess
Cindy says
love, love, love this mitten project...I can access the tutorial, but cannot print out the pattern, help!
Tamara says
I made a pair of these for my 5-yr-old last night and they turned out fabulous! I just printed the pattern at 60%. The only adjustment was that the thumbs were too long, so I had to shorten them; and I also extended the wrists rather than making the cuff, so that she could keep her wrists warm between hands and coat sleeves. These were more work than I expected (you made it look so easy!), and my sewing machine did not like the thick fabric, but in the end, I sure have a beautiful pair of gloves now! Thank you so much for the amazing tutorial!
Make and Do Girl says
Tamera,
That's awesome! I love that you made some pint-sized mittens! She's one lucky kid!
Vicki Sheskey says
I love these mittens. I have a pair I bought at a craft show. I would like to share with my quilt guild and have a class. Always looking for something new. Thanks so much!! Vicki
Make and Do Girl says
Hey Vicki,
I originally got a pair as a gift and I love them! It's especially fun to know you made them yourself though. They're a great fun project that whips up pretty quickly. Stay warm!
Kathy Rosenow says
I have tried printing your guest tutorial and the pattern for the felted wool mittens without success. Is it not possible to print them anymore? Thank you.
Make and Do Girl says
Hey Kathy, I'm so sorry you're having trouble downloading the patten. Seems like it's finicky with my Firefox, but it works in Safari. Maybe give it a try in another browser? I'll also email it to you just in case. Good luck!
Barb Mutter says
Great instructions, can't wait to try them. Could I also get a copy of the instructions emailed. Thanks so much.
Charlotte says
I can't print the tutorial either, can you e-mail it to me ?
Diane Lindstrom says
My girls are excited to sew these cute mittens! We are looking for ways to make this Christmas really special for our family and we are seeking ways to keep the true meaning of Christmas real and alive for others. These mittens will be great to make and give away!
Anne Foley says
I am interested in getting the pattern for the mittens. I had a copy and they destoryed in a flood.
Carrie says
I love this tutorial!! I've tried three others and this is the easiest! It is also more accurate! Thanks for a great pattern! lOTS more to make Christmas is only two weeks away! : )
Make and Do Girl says
Carrie,
So glad you found the tutorial helpful! Good luck with your Christmas crafting.
j
Mollie123 says
:Hi, I love the patteren for the mittens. Made some and they turned out beautifull..
I wonder how these will wash, being they have wool in them..Will they shrink
anymore ?
Thanks,
Make and Do Girl says
Hey Mollie,
Glad you're happy with your mitts! I'd love to see a picture.
Hot water is what made the sweater shrink in the first place, so to be sure to avoid more skrinkage, just use cool water and wash them on delicate or by hand.
j
Brianne says
Hi! I was hoping to make these as a last minute Christmas gift. But, had a question...when printing the pattern...do I print it as it comes up or do I shrink the percent? I guess it just seems kind of big, but I don't know.
Thank you so much and happy holidays!
Make and Do Girl says
Brianne,
Print it at 100% (as is) and you should be good to go. It does look pretty big, but once all the layers are sewn together the mittens will be less gigantic.
Good luck!
j
Mollie123 says
I made these last night and they turned out beautiful.
I was wondering if you would wash these again if they will shrink anymore..
Your're pattern is great.
Thanks again,
Make and Do Girl says
Mollie,
Awesome! So glad they turned out well for you. I'd love to see a picture! I think it's completely safe to wash them as long as you don't use super hot water. The hot water is what made the sweater shrink in the first place, so to be sure to avoid more skrinkage, just use cool water and wash them on delicate or by hand.
Stay warm!
j
Diana Silva says
Beautiful, yummy looking sample pair on the instructional! I wish those were mine! Thank you for sharing. I will try to look up the pattern. I should probably know a lot more about how to maneuver around a computer. Seems I can't even use the excuse that I am a gramma anymore...what with all the commercials about people older than myself jumping outta planes and beginning new careers and stuff!!! Ugh...
Make and Do Girl says
Ha! I'm not sure I'll ever be one of those people jumping out of planes. Let me know if you have technical difficulties because I'd be happy to email you the pattern if you can't download it.
j
raejean hansen says
Could I please get a copy of the instructions emailed too? Thank you!
Make and Do Girl says
Hey Raejean,
I just sent it to you. Hope you enjoy!
j
Renee Pray says
I have all the stuff cut out pinned and ready to go, BUT when I try to sew on my machine it keeps getting snagged up and won't stitch. Do you need a certain thread or specific needle on the machine? I tried adjusting the tension as well, 6 times of unhooking the bound up thread on my machine and I decided to send you an email. Any suggestions, I'm not ready to give up yet. I even thought of hand stitching them, but a machine would hold better (I think).
Thanks
Renee
Make and Do Girl says
Argh! I hate adjusting thread tension! I'm sorry you're having so much trouble getting the sweater mittens sewn. Unfortunately, I'm not sure exactly what would help. We didn't use a specific needle or thread, although depending on what needle is currently in your machine, you may want to adjust to something a little more heavy duty since the mitten sandwich is pretty thick. One other thought--if your machine has the ability to put the feed dogs down (they're the little grippy parts that feed the fabric through and they're right below the presser foot), you might try that. It would mean that you'd have to feed the fabric through yourself, but it might help keep everything from getting bunched. If none of this works, I think a hand sewn pair of mittens would be extra special. Best of luck!
j
Mary Sue OBrien says
I cannot find the actual pattern to download. It could be my computer. Can you email me a copy? Thank you so much. Love your site.
Make and Do Girl says
Mary,
Try opening this page different internet browser (like Safari or Internet Explorer). Adobe's Firefox plug-in is buggy so the PDF unfortunately isn't viewable in Firefox. I'll also email you the pattern.
Happy crafting!
j
Mary Sue OBrien says
I cannot find the pattern to download it. Any suggestions. Thanks.
Make and Do Girl says
Mary Sue,
Try opening this page different internet browser (like Safari or Internet Explorer). Adobe's Firefox plug-in is buggy so the PDF unfortunately isn't viewable in Firefox.
Happy crafting!
j
Kay campbell says
just printed out the paper pattern and all ready to cut material. Im making a fleece pair, bought a couple fleece vests that I think will work great,,, however i did notice that the palm top and bottom dont fit evenly, the palm top got an angled line from the side to the thumb and the other piece is more straight,,, are they suppose to lie together straight when you are placing th e pieces to sew or do you have to angle and sew and fit them as you sew,,,
cate says
Love the pattern & your eye for design. Please email the pattern. Thank you. Renee Pray, when I have that problem, it usually indicates 'time for new needle'. Try that.
cate
Make and Do Girl says
Thanks Cate! Just sent it your way.
Happy crafting!
j
sherlynn doyle says
i have been looking for the mitten pattern seen my sister had a pair in 1999 and we have never found it would you be willing to send the pattern to me thank you
Make and Do Girl says
Done and done.
Happy crafting!
j
Anne says
Best tutorial on the web for making felted mittens.
Been making these since receiving a free pattern from Hancock Fabrics years ago called "Twice as Warm Mittens and using polar fleece.
Wasn't until a year ago my brother wanted me to rescue and recycle a favorite wool sweater. The idea of felting and using my original pattern came up.
Your alternative to the polar fleece lining by using a lighter knit is a great idea. Although the fleece is warm, it's a little too bulky, since the original pattern used it for the outside mitten and lining.
Just thought I share the alternative polar fleece version because wool sweaters may not be as readily available as fleece.
The original pattern came with a children's size and remain my grandchildren's favorites, especially when playing outdoors in the cold Wisconsin winter. Their hands are always warm and dry.
You are to be commended and your tutorial and is a fine example of how to write one.
Make and Do Girl says
Thanks Anne! Although I have to give full credit to my awesome pal, McCall, for writing this fine tutorial. Sounds like you were a trendsetter in the fuzzy mitten department. I bet they were perfect for WI winters.
j
janice bibler says
please email me pattern for these mittens bought a pair and just love them.
Make and Do Girl says
Sent it your way.
Enjoy.
j
Patricia says
Can you please email me the pattern pieces for the mittens? Thank you in advance : )
Make and Do Girl says
You got it.
Happy mittening!
j
Nancy Melotte says
I have tried without success to download the pattern. Could you please email it to me with the instructions? I would be so grateful. Thank You, Nancy T. Melotte
Marilynn says
Please e-mail me the pattern for these mittens. I just love them.
Make and Do Girl says
Hey Marilynn,
Just emailed you the pattern.
Enjoy!
j
C.O. says
Hi, love the mittens.....can i get a copy of the pattern too
Thanks a bunch
C.O.
Make and Do Girl says
Just sent it your way.
j
Cathy says
I'm excited to make your mittens : ). I've already felted the sweater. Please e-mail the pattern. Is there a seperate pattern for my grandchildren in Wi.? Thanks so much !!!!!
Make and Do Girl says
Hey Cathy,
Great! Were you unable to download it from the post? As long as you use a browser other than Firefox, you should be good to go. I'll email it to you also.
Have fun.
j
Jen Hoover says
hi there,
I use IE and I'm getting an error 404 code 🙁 would there be any other way you could share this pattern... I have used 2 other patterns and both felt awkward - so I designed my own to fit my hand, but I have a rather small hand. I'd like to try what you have come up with! 🙂
thanks!!
Jen
Make and Do Girl says
Good luck, Jen! I just sent the pattern your way.
j
sandie says
pls send me your copy of sweater mittens patterns in my email cuz i cant get it thur this website...having problem with error 404 code? im an old school and understand little about techs. thanks!
Make and Do Girl says
You got it!
j
Linda Little says
If I use fleece for the outside then how do I do the cuff with no ribbing? PLEASE HELP
Brenda says
TEMPLATE LINK IS INCORRECT --- My husband is a software engineer and I had him look at your problem with your template availability today. I love your idea, but without the template, it's of no use to me. Here's what he discovered:
There is nothing wrong with Adobe Acrobat Reader....... there is simply a 'typo' in the link you use to provide your readers. The correct link is as follows if you will please change it --- In the original link the 'makeanddogirl.com' is in there twice instead of once as it should be. Thanks for the blog and uploads!
http://makeanddogirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/felted_sweater_mitten_pattern.pdf
Make and Do Girl says
Thanks Brenda! Good catch! There was one mislinked in there. I checked and all the other links to it within the post are correct, so if it's still un-downloadable, it's unfortunately still due to the Firefox issue. Please let me know if you can't get it though and I'll happily email it to you.
Thanks again.
j
Robin Dilg says
Love your design. Would you please email me the pattern. Thank you.
Make and Do Girl says
I'd be happy to.
j
Kim says
I am so excited to make these with all my extra felted wool that I have! I'm actually buying a new machine because mine is so old, just to make them. The question that I have is what size does this make? I'm just wondering. Thanks and I'm really glad I found this download. I bought a couple pairs just like this yesterday at an apple farm and didn't want to have to take them apart for a pattern!
Make and Do Girl says
Hey Kim,
I'd say the size is a medium to large. It'd probably fit most women's hands and smaller men's hands. If you need it bigger or smaller though, you could simply adjust the percentage you print it out.
Hope you enjoy.
j
Melissa says
Could you please email me the pattern?
Julia says
My friend at work - here in Norway - wore these to work last winter. I was all over them! I have been on her case ever since to get me the pattern from her friend in the US, who made them. And today I got the link. I'm so excited (feels like Christmas) and CAN'T WAIT to make a pair this weekend.
I love these mittens and plan to make them for the whole family. Winter is already on its way here - we'll have snow before you know it! Thanks so much, these are truly amazing!
Make and Do Girl says
Julia,
When I think Norway, I think sweater mittens for sure! I hope you enjoy the pattern and it keeps your fingers toasty all winter.
j
Julia says
Hi again!
I have made about 20 pairs and am obsessed! Best thing that every happened my way. Perfect to keep me happy during the long dark winters!!! THANK YOU so much - your tutorial is wonderful and am making the most wonderful mittens ever. My sister in NY is now a happy mitten owner too :-).
Rhea says
I would be so grateful if you wold email me the pattern. Have tried to print from directions but my computer won't let me.
Thank you so much fro these amazing directions. Looking forward to making these for my Grandsons.
Make and Do Girl says
Just sent it your way 🙂
Kris says
Thank you so much for the amazing directions. Looking forward to making these for my grandkids. I am having issues trying to print the directions. Would you please e-mail me the directions?
Thanks....
Tis the Season for mitten making 🙂
Make and Do Girl says
Hey Kris,
Just sent them your way.
Hope you enjoy.
j
Ruth Ferrall says
Hi
on the site you have 2 different mittens but not the complete of either one the one I made one to look like yours turned out great but can you send me both of the mitten patterns. Both slanted top and bottom palms and the swooped one of the palms. Thank you for posting for use!!!!
Make and Do Girl says
Hi Ruth,
I've checked the pattern and I can't figure out exactly what you're missing. The pattern you downloaded should have 6 total pages and you need to cut 3 total pieces for each mitten (plus the cuffs).
Please let me know if this doesn't make sense.
j
Ruth Ferrall says
I am still not understanding in your pictures you have on your site you have a mitten that is scooped down so that would be for a left and a right pattern top and bottom. The angled palm one top and bottom that would be a total of 8 and than one for the back of the mitten. So that would 9. Missing is the bottom angled and top scooped. I can just flip it over for the left and right hand I hope you understand this? thank you
Donna Dooley says
Please email me the templates. I am so excited about making them. The possibilities are endless. Thank you!
Make and Do Girl says
You got it.
Mary F Nelson says
Please send template directions. Thank you kindly!! Can't wait to try it!!! Mary
(For felted sweater mittens )
Make and Do Girl says
Just sent the template.
Enjoy!
j
Jackie says
Fantastic tutorial I can't get to the pattern to print. Would you please email me the pattern. I would really appreciate it. Jackie
Make and Do Girl says
Yup! You should have it now.
Enjoy.
j
anita says
I have made several pairs. Thanks for the pattern. They turn out a different size eveytime. The biggest complaint I get is that they are too wide at the finger end. Am I doing something wrong or are they suppose to be that way? Maybe if u could email me the pattern it is a different size that what I printed out. Also could u please email instructions. Thanks so much
Catherine McLoughlin says
I was at a craft show and a lady sold at least 50 pairs each at $25.00.
I can't wait to start looking for old sweaters.....
Gloria says
My elderly mother loved making sweater mittens. I regretfully didn't learn how to make them before she passed away two years ago. I would like a pair for my secret Santa gift from mom's sweater stash. Would you kindly email the pattern to me? Bless you in advance!
Douglas Edwards says
I would love to have the template please. I love these mittens and would like to make them as presents friends. thanks very much.
Kanta Kahn says
Could you please send the updated pattern? Can't wait to make these!
If you want to make combos of felt pieces on the backs of the mittens, do you have suggestions on how not to have bulky seams? I was considering serging--
Thanks!
Make and Do Girl says
The pattern in the above links is the updated one, so feel free to download an enjoy! That's a good question about the seams. I think serging is probably a great idea if that option is available to you. Otherwise layering one piece on top of the other and sewing them by hand embroidery-style might work. You could also intentionally have that seem facing out and whip stitch it. Might look cute?
Good luck!
j
Kanta Kahn says
Nice idea about the whip stitch, and I think I'll try it. Thanks.
Mary says
Please email your patterns. Can't wait. Thank you.
SHARON says
I would like a copy your pattern template. I have tried these previously from another pattern and they are great but yours has the slightest bit of a different take. They seem to be a little more on an angle where the 2 palm pieces come together and the thumb is a little different making them look more whimsickle which i like (but can not spell)! Thank you! Also, I do not know how to not have bulk where the cuff is.. I am guessing with the felted sweaters being sooo thick that is just the way they are.
Sharon
Julie Hasiewicz says
Love it and got the pattern no problem!!
Marge says
Would you please send me the directions for these fabulous mittens
Jean Gardner says
I love this mitten pattern, could you please e-mail me the instructions and pattern? I would really appreciate it. I have 10 granddaughters that would love them.
edward mcclung 3 says
thanks for the putting the pattern up. im using an US army wool blanket for the liner (dubbled up ) and a leather outside for a wind breaker while im rideing my bike this winter. its Georgia we really don't have real cold weather clothes.
Jess @ Make and Do Crew says
That sounds awesome! I love the idea of using a wool blanket inside. Your mittens sound so cozy without being too cozy for GA 🙂
Elaine smith says
I notice you lay out the pattern pieces on the bias ---- does it have to be this way?
Or can I lay them straight of grain ?
Corinne says
Will you please email me the template also. Beautiful. Thanks,
evie says
finally a pattern understandable with great directions thank you awesome
Make and Do Girl says
Hi Evie,
I love your name. Glad you found the pattern useful!
Happy crafting.
j
Constance says
Love the pattern can not wait to try making them. Could you email me the instructions. I would appreciate it very much. Thank you in advance.
Amy says
Could you also email me the pattern for the mittens? Thanks!
Jenn says
Luv Luv these mitts! We have a category in our Fair called "something new, made from something old". I will be sure to tag the credit to your website!
Linda @ Sewing Shop says
Wow this is such a great idea to upcycle a sweater, the mittens came out really beautiful too! Thanks for sharing your pattern and tutorial!
Jess @ Make and Do Crew says
Hey Linda,
I'm so happy the pattern was helpful to you. You have so many cute patterns featured on your site, I'll take it as a compliment that you chose spend some time making one of mine 🙂
Happy sewing!
j
Debbie Haynes says
Love the mittens. Send pattern please.
Jess @ Make and Do Crew says
Hey Debbie!
If you'd like the mitten pattern, just enter your email address in that box you see at the bottom of the post. (Or the one on the right side of the screen toward the top.) Once you do that, you'll receive an email to confirm it (check your spam folder) and once you've confirmed, you'll get a password to download the pattern, plus any others that you'd like.
Hope that makes sense. Let me know if you need any further help!
j
lori says
So excited to find the pattern for Sweater Mittens : )
Jess @ Make and Do Crew says
I'm happy you found it too, Lori! Sometimes combing through the internet to find what you need is half the battle! 🙂 Let me know if you have any questions about your mitten project.
Happy mitten making!
jess
Dorothy Worthington says
can you email me the pattern,,,and ty
Jess @ Make and Do Crew says
Hey Dorthy,
I'd love to help you get the pattern. If you enter your email address in the pink and green box above, you'll be sent a password to access our exclusive Subscriber's Vault, where you'll find this pattern, plus lots of others. (Once you enter your email address, be sure to check your email for a confirmation email. It might be in your spam folder. Click that big "confirm" button and you'll have the password in your inbox in no time 🙂 Let me know if you need more help. I don't want anything to stand in the way of your crafting!
jess
Judy says
How do I get the templates for the pattern pieces? . I signed up, got the password, but I still don't see how to get the pattern templates. Thank you!
Jess @ Make and Do Crew says
Hey Judy,
I'm so sorry you're having trouble. The Vault can be found here. It should also be in the welcome email you received, so you can check it out again in the future. I add new patterns and templates often.
Let me know if any of this doesn't work for you. I don't want anything to stand in the way of your crafting!
jess
Andrea D. Kasper says
Wow, very cute and does not seem too hard to do it. I will try out this lovely product result by a new sewing machine and my husband bought will show you my product when completed. Wait for it offline. Thanks writer!
Jess @ Make and Do Crew says
How fun to have a new sewing machine! Enjoy the pattern! I'd love to see your mittens when you finish.
Jess
Janett Scott says
Would you please email the mitten pattern from old sweaters?
Thank you!
Jess @ Make and Do Crew says
Hey Janett,
If you subscribe in the form on the side of the site or at the bottom of the post, you'll immediately get an email telling you how to download it. Check your junk/spam if you don't see it right away.
Happy sewing!
Jess
Kim says
Can I get the printable pattern for these mittens emailed to me? I didn't see a link!! Thank you
Jess @ Make and Do Crew says
Hey Kim,
If you subscribe in the box on the sidebar or at the bottom of the post, you'll instantly receive an email with a link to access the pattern. It's in the subscriber-exclusive "Vault."
Let me know if you have any other questions!
Jess
Jess @ Make and Do Crew says
Hey Kim,
If you subscribe in the box at the bottom of the post or in the sidebar, you'll immediately receive an email with download instructions. The pattern is in the subscriber "vault" with other exclusive free patterns and templates.
Hope that helps!
Jess
Mary says
Can't wait to try this!
Jess @ Make and Do Crew says
Yay! I'd love to see a photo if you'd like to share. This project is such a fun excuse to go thrift store sweater shopping. 🙂
Connie says
would love the mitten pattern please
Jess @ Make and Do Crew says
Hey Connie!
If you enter your email address in the box on the upper right side of the site, you'll receive an email that tells you how to download the full, free printable pattern. 🙂 (And if you're on mobile, the box to subscribe will be toward the bottom of the page.)
Happy mitten season!
Jess
Colleen G says
Very cool idea to turn some ugly sweaters into very cute mittens and boot cuffs. I am always looking for repurposing ideas and this one is a definite one to put on my to-do list. Thanks
Jess @ Make and Do Crew says
Yay Colleen! I love repurposing too and when I find a great thrift store sweater, I can't help but buy it, even if I don't have a plan for it right away. I hope you enjoy the pattern!
joe says
cannot print the template for the mitts do you have it in multiple sizes please send it to me cannot find it
Jess @ Make and Do Crew says
Did you gain access to the Vault? If not, feel free to subscribe in the box above and you'll receive an email with instructions on how to get the pattern. (It's below the photo of the mittens in the Vault.)
dorie kaelberer says
Great looking mittens...can't wait
Jess @ Make and Do Crew says
Yay! I hope you enjoy them, Dorie!
Mila says
Can you please send me a copy of the template too? I can't wait to make some for the whole family.
Jess @ Make and Do Crew says
Hey Mila,
Simply enter you email address in the box above this comment area and you'll receive a link to download the pattern. (Check your spam folder if you don't see an email from me.)
Happy mitten making!
Jess
Joanie says
Pattern request
Jess @ Make and Do Crew says
Hey Joanie,
If you subscribe using your email in the pink and green box above this comment area, you'll immediatly get a link to download the pattern from the subscriber's Vault.
Happy sewing!
Jess
Kristine Revak says
I am so excited to try making mittens from old sweaters.
Jess @ Make and Do Crew says
Yay! I hope you enjoy them! I'm actually working on a new pattern using a felted sweater right now. Sweater recycling is just so fun, isn't it!?
Sandi Young says
Hope this work because I really would like to make these mitten for a donation.
Shelly says
Can't wait to make mittens
Lori Moore says
I would like the pattern for the wool sweater mittens. Thank you for sharing!
Jess @ Make and Do Crew says
Hey Lori,
If you subscribe in the box above this comment area, you'll receive an email with download instructions for the free pattern!
claudia says
Love the look of these mittens!
Nora says
Templates downloaded fine but not the instructions. Would you please email them to me?
Jess @ Make and Do Crew says
The instructions are in the blog post! 🙂 (Which is right above this comment area.)
Sherry says
Can't wait to receive my pattern to get started. Thanks.
Jess @ Make and Do Crew says
Hey Sherry,
If you subscribed using your email address in the box above this comment area, you should have received an email from me with download instructions. If you haven't gotten that email, check your junk or spam folders!
Mary Horne says
I enjoyed watching your tutorial on sweater mitts and was hoping to get a copy of your pattern and directions . Thank you , Mary
Jess @ Make and Do Crew says
Hey Mary,
If you enter your email address in the box above this comment area, you'll receive download instructions for the mitten template!
crussell says
Could I please get the pattern for making your mittens from old sweaters.
Thank You
Jess @ Make and Do Crew says
If you subscribe in the box above, you'll receive an email with download instructions.
Happy mitten making!
Susan says
Please send me the written pattern and instructions
Thanks!
Jess @ Make and Do Crew says
Hey Susan,
The written pattern is above within the blog post. If you'd like the template, you can pop your email address into the subscription box above and you'll receive an email with download instructions. 🙂
Roberta Cotton says
I am trying to make mittens for a mission. Too much cold out there and too many people that are cold. Going to rummage sales and thrift stores to get my project on track. Need a large mans pattern because what I've made so far are too small for a large man's hands. Thanks for the pattern!
Jess @ Make and Do Crew says
How wonderful of you, Roberta! If you need to, you can always enlarge this pattern on a copier or print it a bit bigger if you need to for larger hands!
Carol says
I have entered my name and email address to receive access to the pattern - and I get a message that I will get an e-mail soon.... but isn't happening.... I have a second e-mail - gmail account - will try that one.......
Jess @ Make and Do Crew says
Hmm. I wonder if it got stuck in the spam folder? Have you tried searching your inbox for "Make and Do Crew"? Sometimes my emails can get tucked away into the cracks of subscribers' inboxes. 🙂
Tina Spicer says
I'm looking forward to making some!
Thanks!
June K says
cant wait to make these have so many old sweaters to recycle. thank you for this pattern.
Jess @ Make and Do Crew says
Me too, June! And now I just buy even more at thrift stores with the hopes of transforming them into mittens! 🙂
Happy mitten making!
Jess
Gail says
Thanks for the tutorial
Marju says
Hallo!
Please e-mail sweater mitten pattern and directions.
Thank you
Jess @ Make and Do Crew says
Hey Marju,
When you subscribe in the box above this comment area, you'll immediatly receive an email with the link and password to download. 🙂
Jess
Patti says
Hi.
Just found your site today and what a lovely site it is!
Wondering if you can repost the template for the Sweater Mitten.
Thank you
Jess @ Make and Do Crew says
Hey Patti,
Welcome! When you subscribe in the box above this comment area, you'll immediatly receive an email with the link and password to download. 🙂
Jess
Ruth says
I'm soo excited about this pattern but cannot find it to print it. Could you email it to me instead?
Jess @ Make and Do Crew says
Hey Ruth,
If you subscribe in the box above, you'll be emailed a link to download the pattern. 🙂
Jess
Tracy says
Please send me this pattern . I really like them.
Gwen Jackson says
I would love to have and try your sweater mitten pattern
Brooke says
Looking forward to trying this!
Thanks!
Teresa Watson says
I would love a copy of the mitten pattern. I do not see it anywhere on this page. Could you please email me a copy? Thanks in advance.
Teresa
Jess @ Make and Do Crew says
Hey there,
If you subscribe in the box above, you'll immediatly receive an email with download instructions.:)
Jess
Laurie says
How long does it take to receive the e-mail with the pattern after submitting the form? I submitted it about 30 minutes ago and stll haven't received an e-mail.
Jess @ Make and Do Crew says
Hey Laurie,
Check your junk or spam folders. Sometimes it gets trapped there. It should have come right away! 🙂
Jess
Linda Cochrane says
I have tried repeatedly to print the instructions with no luck. Usually I can print your patterns after several tries, but not this time. Could you please email the tutorial to me? I was able to get the template. Thank you!!!
Jess @ Make and Do Crew says
Hey Linda,
You'll find the printable template for this in the subscriber Vault. Even if you've subscribed before, you can just enter your name in the subscriber email box above this comment area and you'll receive an email with the password. (You won't then start receiving two of every email from me though. :))
Once you're in the Vault, scroll to the photo of the project you're looking for and click the link directly below the photo to access the PDF. (The link below that takes you back to the tutorial with the full photos in case you want to reference them while you work.)
Jess
kerry says
Sweater glove pattern please.
Shelley Pierce says
Can you send me the template?
Thanks
Terese says
Great idea on using old items
Lorelei Giddings says
Am I the only one who has a problem with puckering in the thumb? No matter how careful I am to pin the thumb out of the way, I never am able to eliminate that bad pucker. Can you offer any suggestion?
Tina Phillips says
Thanks for the pattern and instructions/photos.
Deb Wagner says
Hi Jess,
Unfortunately was not able to see the pattern for the mittens on Safari either. Could you please email a PDF to me?
Thanks so much.
Deb
Jean says
SMitten pattern, please, thank you!
Monique Deloney says
Please send me the felted sweater mitten pattern. Can you use fleece for the outside if you can't find wool sweaters ? Thanks for the wonderful pattern
Monique
Betty says
Cannot wait to try making a pair of these.
Megan says
Well I made my first pair this weekend. They were okay. The thumb feels weirdly placed to me. Perhaps this is more the fault of the lining than the pattern but I’m not sure. I trimmed the inside pattern as directed following the lines and I regret doing this. By the time you factor in seam allowance you’ve made a substantially smaller liner than the mitt itself. Next time I’ll cut the inner fabric the same size as the outer mitt fabric. Also, stitching the cuff on with yarn wasn’t a nice finished inside edge like I was hoping for. I will change the foot on my sewing machine to accommodate thicker fabric and sew the cuff on by machine next time. This is a good pattern to start with and once I make some tweaks it’ll be great I think. Thanks.
Sharon Stone says
would love to have the pattern
lynn peters says
would like to have felted sweater mittens pattern
susan young says
Please send me the felted mitten pattern. THANK YOU