Reconstructed Slouch Beanie

Reconstruct this cute slouch beanie out of an old cardigan.

Posted by Thera Joyce

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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.

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You Will Need (7 things)

  • Cardigan
  • Thread
  • Serger
  • Pin(s)
  • Ruler
  • Scissors
  • Tailors Chalk

Steps (9 steps, 30 minutes)

  1. 1

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

  2. 2

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

  3. 3

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

  4. 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.

  5. 5

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

  6. 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.

  7. 7

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

  8. 8

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

  9. 9

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