These felted slippers and mittens are a great way to use that old wool sweater you never wear! Not a wool fan? You can also use a sweatshirt or polar fleece jacket to make your winter wearables.

To create felt, you will need a sweater that is at least 75% wool. It's best to start with a large sweater since washing on hot will make the sweater much smaller and denser. Stop the washer every 15 minutes to check the progress if possible. If you have a locking washing machine, stop the cycle after 30 minutes to check for felting.