Upcycled felted wool treasures
I turn preloved wool sweaters into warm, one-of-a-kind mittens and other handmade pieces. Northern Smittens began in 2012 with a love of creating something new from something old, and more than a decade later, I’m still giving beautiful wool sweaters a second life.
FROM CRAFT SHOWS TO ONLINE
Northern Smittens got its start at juried and curated art and craft shows, and for many years I travelled to shows throughout the fall and winter. These days, most of my mittens are sold here online, with many returning customers coming back year after year for another pair.
I still participate in the occasional show, and when I do, I’ll share the details here.
MEET THE MAKER
Hi, I’m Josee, the maker behind Northern Smittens. I started making mittens from recycled wool sweaters in 2012, and what began as a creative idea grew into years of making, sewing and selling thousands of one-of-a-kind pairs.
Northern Smittens looks a little different these days, but I’m still at my sewing machine turning beautiful old wool sweaters into something warm, useful and completely unique.
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