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Reconstruct this cute slouch beanie out of an old cardigan.
Make this super cute slouch beanie out of an old cardigan. These are super simple to make, plus you can make them in an array of colors and patterns! I used a cardigan for the warmth factor.

Posted by Thera Joyce from Chandler, Arizona, United States • Published See Thera Joyce's 44 projects »
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  • How to make a slouchy beanie. Reconstructed Slouch Beanie - Step 1
    Step 1

    First you'll need to cut the side panels off the cardigan.

  • How to make a slouchy beanie. Reconstructed Slouch Beanie - Step 2
    Step 2

    Next, grab the side panel that has the button holes and cut the button hole placket off. Also cut the sleeve off.

  • How to make a slouchy beanie. Reconstructed Slouch Beanie - Step 3
    Step 3

    With right sides together, pin the longest side of the side panel to the back panel of the cardigan.

  • How to make a slouchy beanie. Reconstructed Slouch Beanie - Step 4
    Step 4

    Lay your new piece of fabric out flat and measure out a 23 inch wide by 13 inch long rectangle. Hint: The bottom edge of the cardigan will be the head band of the slouch beanie. Cut.

  • How to make a slouchy beanie. Reconstructed Slouch Beanie - Step 5
    Step 5

    With right sides together, pin the edges of the fabric together. Serge.

  • How to make a slouchy beanie. Reconstructed Slouch Beanie - Step 6
    Step 6

    Fold the beanie in half (with right sides in) so that the front center is at your left, and the back center is at your right. Find the top center of the beanie and begin pinning an arch down on each side of the beanie. I took mine down about 5 inches on each side.

  • How to make a slouchy beanie. Reconstructed Slouch Beanie - Step 7
    Step 7

    Serge around your pinned lines, making sure it's smooth and not pointy at the top.

  • How to make a slouchy beanie. Reconstructed Slouch Beanie - Step 8
    Step 8

    Find the top center of the beanie again. Place a pin there. Then measure down about 4 inches and place another pin.

  • How to make a slouchy beanie. Reconstructed Slouch Beanie - Step 9
    Step 9

    Now you'll need to pinch and pin this line from top center to the bottom pin. Repeat on the other side. Serge.

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Steph.
Steph. · Reading, England, GB · 212 projects
I love your style Happy
Thera Joyce
Thera Joyce · Chandler, Arizona, US · 57 projects
Thank you darling! Happy
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