After being inspired by a post I saw on E How I went searching for a sweater to refashion into a skirt. I found this cashmere sweater at Deseret Industries. 
Although I love the soft texture and the subtle earth tones, (the brown stripe is a perfect match to a turtleneck I already own)
it just didn’t work for me as a skirt. The only redeeming factor is it was warm and comfortable. Calling it frumpy would be a understatement.
It was in the DONATE box in the garage when I saw this post by Accidental Seamstress. I pulled the sad skirt from the garage and refashioned my refashion.
It was as easy as
cut
serge
wear
I now love the soft texture and subtle earth tones of my new, warm, and comfortable beanie.
BONUS it matches my brown turtleneck.
So it wasn’t a FAIL after all.
afrugalspinster 
Reblogged this on vintagethrifter51.com and commented:
Great rescue of a fail. I liked it as a skirt, but even better as a beanie. Well done. Cheers, Michele
Thanks Michele
I love the beanie much more than the skirt for you. Good save!
I’m not very fashion conscience at all but I felt like a sack of potatoes wearing that shirt.
Thanks for the shout out. The beanie looks great!
Very clever. I have turned sweaters into forever scarves but never thought of a beanie. That will be my next project. Love your blog, and now I will check out Accidental Seamstress.