There has been an interest in making mittens from recycled wool sweaters. Following are the links to several good blogs and sites that show you just how to make these beauties. I thought that I would post this early for gift giving and craft shows, so have fun!
Video: http://studio5.ksl.com/?sid=4456414&nid=61
Pattern: http://media.bonnint.net/slc/907/90740/9074084.pdf
http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Mittens-for-Buy-Nothing-Day/
http://frugalliving.about.com/od/craftsgifts/ss/Sweater_Mittens.htm
http://www.marthastewart.com/article/sweater-mittens-with-molly
http://www.ehow.com/how_4668425_mittens-out-old-sweaters.html
http://www.scholastic.com/dearamerica/activities/crafts/storm_mittens.htm
http://www.urbanthreads.com/pages?id=229
http://breakingeven.typepad.com/my_weblog/2009/01/too-cute-tuesday-felted-mittens.html