So, after getting all inspired from the felting book I made Sam some Autumn/winter duds. He won't wear the vest (which I haven't finished) and the pants together (that would just be weird), but they did come from the same cable knit sweater.
I was thrilled with how much I was able to take advantage of the already existing shapes in the upcycled clothing I used. The legs of the pants are the sweater sleeves.
I added a waistband because there wasn't enough material in the sleeves to make a roomy seat to accommodate bulky cloth diapers (though maybe Sam will be out of them this winter? Here's hoping!)
And I used the cuff from a pair of old, funky pants, so the hem served as the spot to slide the elastic through!
It was one of the quickest pairs of pants I've made for Sam and I love seeing his little bird legs all cable-knitty and cozy. I can't wait until the weather is a little chillier and he can wear them.
