Deconstructing the sweater

 Yesterday I washed this sweater and now it is ready to be cut apart and assessed. I found more moth holes that I didn't see yesterday in the sleeves and on the front. Contrary to popular belief, moth holes do not disappear when the sweater is washed; they get bigger. I've tried mending the holes before felting or fulling begins but sometimes it ends up as just a big lump and I don't like that.

I'm rewashing the sleeves because they need more fulling in hot water. I'm probably going to use the sleeves to make a bunny dress.
I use freezer paper to make my patterns and  iron them onto the felt so that nothing slips while I'm cutting. I get perfectly cut shapes and points this way.

The cashmere 2 ply is very soft so I'm just going to make a simple toque hat or skull cap instead of a more complicated hat that could be blocked. I used the back of the sweater including the ribbing. I also included the side seams of the sweater for stability.

Sewing happens next.....