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Recycled Sweater Hat

December 7, 2008 by robyn charles

Grab some sweaters from your local thrift store or even your closet and make some great hats to give away as presents or to donate to a local charity.

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  1. Terrye says

    December 8, 2008 at 12:32 pm

    Check out this link, Robyn, right up yuour alley!
    http://www.blogher.com/holiday-stockings-and-tree-skirts-crafted-trash

    Terrye

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