The holiday season is here! What better time to try your “hand” at this DIY stocking stuffer? In just a few easy steps, you can turn an old sweater into a pair of cozy mittens! This is a fantastic project for DIYers on a budget – and who doesn't love a new pair of mittens? Check out the tutorial below to make your own, and don't forget to leave your own holiday DIY ideas in the comments!

DIY Stocking Stuffer: Handmade Sweater Mittens

Don't throw that old sweater away just yet! In just a few steps, you can turn that sweater into the perfect handmade stocking stuffer. (Plus, you won't have to spend a dime!) This handmade holiday gift is perfect for DIYers on a budget – and all you need is an old sweater plus a needle and thread. Simply turn your sweater inside out, trace your hand onto the fabric, then cut and sew the edges. When you've finished sewing, turn the mitten inside out and try it on for size. If you're looking for a fun and inexpensive stocking stuffer for the whole family, you have to give this DIY a try!

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What you'll need:

• An old sweater
• Felt-tip marker
• Scissors
• Crochet thread and needle

How to make your own mittens:

Step 1: Turn an old sweater inside out.

Any sweater will work! Just make sure it's big enough to make two mittens.

Step 2: Trace your left hand onto the sweater.

Tip: Make sure you leave enough fabric for your right mitten!

Step 3: Cut out the tracing.

Step 4: Use crochet thread to sew the mitten.

Begin with a back stitch, then sew around the mitten, about 1/4 inch from the edge.

Step 5: Turn mitten inside out.

Repeat these steps to make a mitten for your right hand, then you're done! Enjoy your DIY stocking stuffer!

See the step-by-step tutorial in the video below:

Do you have any DIY holiday gift ideas of your own? We’d love to hear about them! Leave a comment and let us know!

And if you need more DIY gifts to add to your list, check out these 25 DIY gifts you can make in under an hour.