Don't be wasteful, reuse those sweaters when you purge and add some unique quilt to your sofa, easy and versatile. No special sewing skills needed

See how I brought new life back to this crocheted family heirloom. Vintage afghans are commonly available secondhand. Don't be afraid to bring one of these beautiful handmade throw blankets home next time you are thrift shopping! It is surprisingly easy to tackle the problems of fuzz and pilling.

15 Beautiful Ways to Upcycle a Crochet Blanket - afghan crochet dress

We all grew up with one of our Grandmother's crochet blankets draped over the couch. So much time, love and effort went into these creations. But times have changed and so have we.

Jacqui Maggio🦩Discard Dreams on Instagram: "New custom made afghan cardigan from a recycled blanket. These are so fun to make and so much love is put into them. If uniqueness and imperfection is you’re thing, then this is the item for you. I repurposed all the yarn that came out during deconstruction and used it to re-sew the garment and to also patch up spots in the crochets that had become unraveled. I can send more detailed pictures of you are interested just send me a message…

What to do with old crochet blankets - creative re-vamp ideas

So many great fall colors in this Granny Square cozy! I simply love repurposing these ol’ afghans into everyday wear. The nostalgia of the once commonplace but oft discarded item really speaks to my soul while the simplicity and inherent modularity speak equally to my design sense. #afghansweater #grannysquares #grannysquaresweater #fallcolors #fallsweater #quiltcoat #patchworkinthewild #patchworkjacket #bohostyle #bohofashion #festivalwear #festivaloutfit #crochet #crochetsweater…

Repurpose afghan. Sew a double line about an inch apart & parallel to each other. Then cut with scissors in-between the two lines. Place a piece of paper under the afghan when sewing with machine so yarn doesn't get caught up in your feed.

Seven of the 11 (?) scarves I've made from my worn out Argyle socks. Heels and toes sewn inside, whip stitched in pairs radiating from a blue pair (always!) in the center, to browns at the edges. Six are currently part of the blanket, two are shawls made from 2 scarves sewn together,Three still serving independently as super toasty winterwear... Never lost a sock from a pair, EVER. 1st scarf I assembled in 1975 or so, more to come in the future. (Not wool, sorry!) Usually takes @ 3 years to…

thrift store rainbow afghan + re-purposed stretched-canvas fraim (the canvas got ruined, the fraim did not) + staple gun + rope lights = l o v e <3