Upcycled: Sweater 2.0

These baby trousers are made from a worn out Skreia sweater which after being washed in warm water has become beautiful wool felt. Instead of ending up in the trash or in the nature, the sweater has been upcycled and given a new life.
 
The sleeves from Skreia give enough fabric for trousers up to size 68/74
Leftover yarn becomes rib
Thick, warm and comfortable wool felt
 
Handmade in Norway by us.
 
Would you like to make your own baby trousers from a worn out wool garment?
All wool that is not superwash treated will shrink when washed hot. Wash the garment at 60 degrees C and stretch into shape while it's damp. Use a simple pattern or copy another pair of trousers. Cut out one leg from each sleeve. Sew together. Knit a rib from leftover yarn and attach on top.
 
Other ideas for what you can make from wool felt from worn out garments:
Maybe the shrunken version fits someone smaller than yourself?
A sweater can become a vest if you cut off the sleeves
Repair kit bag
Mittens, hat, PC or mobile cover, blanket, pillow, soft toy, seating mat
And the offcuts? They may be used as patches for holes on other wool garments
 
The great thing about felted wool is that what has become sloppy, worn and ugly disappears when the fabric shrinks. Another advantage is that the fabric can be cut without unraveling. This means you can make something new out of the woolen garment without sewing.
 
And actually, this bag is version 3.0, because the sweater was already made from recycled wool.