I love taking something out of style or damaged in an area and making something new.  Cashmere sweaters can be found at second hand stores for just a few dollars and most cost over $100 new!  I like to wait for a sale day to shop for mine and get them at half price.

Here's a beautiful cashmere scarf from Haute Goat made from 2 cast off sweaters.  I love the color variations!  The instructions are available here: http://www.craftstylish.com/item/59615/reclaimed-cashmere-scarf

Opening the sleeves to make the wrap wider would be a perfect accessory on Easter Sunday this year.  Since Easter is early, it will be chilly in many parts of the US.

With the leftover sweater pieces, you can make these darling spring bunnies from Betz White:  http://blog.betzwhite.com/2007/03/cashmere-bunny-tutorial.html

Spring seems to be the time for new babies too!  Here's an upcycled baby blanket made from cashmere sweater scraps from Valerina15:  http://www.flickr.com/photos/valerina15/4311272135/in/photostream/ She pieced it like a quilt and it is beautiful!  Clink the previous link to see more photos.  The back is pieced in larger squares.

Have smaller scraps?  Here's a hat and baby toy tutorial from Chez Beeper Bebe:

http://chezbeeperbebe.blogspot.com/2009/10/tutorial-and-pattern-cashmere-batbaby.html

Depending on the size of your useable pieces you can make onesies, pull on pants (which also make great waterproof diaper covers), skirts, dresses, and booties.  Use colorblocking and piecing when you need a larger piece. 

I'd love to hear about your upcycling adventures with any medium.  Leave a link in the comments section so we can see your creations.

Come back tomorrow for darling upcycling dress ideas.