While I was down visiting my daughter, she had cleaned out her fabric/goodie stash and gave me a couple of old wool sweaters. So I used these to make today's project.
And in the spirit of 'keeping warm' ...
Felted Mug Rug
You will need:
an old sweater that is 100% wool, elastic cord and a button.
First you will need to wash the sweater in hot water 2-3 times. Use a little bit of detergent. A large sweater will miraculously change into a little baby sweater. But you never could use it to wear, it is too thick and stiff. Your kid would look like a paper doll with his arms sticking straight out.
At this point, the wool has felted and can be cut without the edges fraying.
I cut a piece approx. 9" X 3" . I sewed a loop of elastic at one end, and a button at the other end on one side. My sweater had an argyle design, so I went over the colors with my sewing machine to give it some interest. But this is optional. Also I used a button that was all plastic, no metal. This way I can heat up my drink in the microwave with the Cup Cozy still on it.
And there you have it. You can get several from one sweater. Make a few, add some mugs, coffee or tea, and you have a great gift.
I also cut off the sleeve ends after one time in the washer. Now these snugglies can be used for 'take out' cups. Cut a long one for those Grande sizes, and a smaller one for the tall size.
So even if you are not staying warm this winter, your drinks will be!
tip of the day:
One of the 'hot' items these days are Reusable Lint Balls. These are made from 100% wool yarn, (non-washable). You make a ball of yarn about the size of a tennis ball. Put in a sock, knot the sock tightly and wash it 2-3 times in HOT water until the ball comes out the size of a golf ball. Or I bet you could boil it too. Then you throw 5 or 6 of these felted yarn balls in the dryer instead of a dryer sheet. I haven't tried this one yet, but let me know if you have and how it works.
That's all for now,
:D
