first, create a lovely template around your childs' hand.
cut the front or back of your sweater from the seams. then, fold the piece so that your template will fit appropriately. i like to use the ribbing from the sweater as the cuff as it makes it even more ridiculously easy. cut out your mitten. repeat.
turn the mitten right sides together. sew a straight stitch starting at the fold on a gentle curve. when you get to the crotch of the thumb, put your needle down and spin, then proceed to finish the sewing. be sure to tack each end.
turn your mitten right side out, and then turn the thumb. wha-la! quick and easy recycled mitten!
Dude! That kicks some serious butt!
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