Wool blankets diy

Finding herself unemployed in the middle of a recession, Kathleen Green began restoring vintage wool blankets to their former glory. The nostalgic homeware, she says, appeals to Kiwis far and wide. Words: Nicole Barratt Tucked up in bed with a marmalade-orange woollen blanket at her chin, a young Kathleen Green’s future passion quite literally lay before her. She just didn’t know it at the time. What she did know was that nothing compared to the feeling of wool. “Though I’ve always had that…

Someone emailed me recently and asked me to explain how I made the felted sweater blanket I have posted on my projects page. I found some old pictures on my laptop and put this post together.

Wool blankets are durable, insulating and have many uses. Learn my tips for purchasing, cleaning and storing vintage wool blankets.

“Steeking” is the multistep process of cutting something you have knit in the round in order to create an opening in the fabric (for the front of a cardigan or an armhole, for example). Steeks make it possible to work Fair Isle in the round (much easier than flat!) and to then transform the tube into a vest or cardigan. And even if you’re not working elaborate color work but love to avoid purling, steeks may be your new best friend!

This is how i make money upcycling wool blankets! Everyone has old wool blankets lying around, they are probably warn out and need repair, why not upcycle them and sell them at the local market, super fun to do and even funer to sell

You’ve probably seen many chunky knit blankets. Don’t they look so beautiful and cozy? Fortunately, you can easily make one from the comfort of your home. Since we love these blankets just as much as you do, we’ve decided to help you out. Today we’re going to learn how to make a DIY chunky knit blanket. This is way more fun than simply buying one. #DIYguide #DIYchunkyknitblanket #chunkythrow #cozyblanket #howtomake #forbedroom #diytutorials #freepattern #easy #homedecor

How To Make A Wool Blanket: Crafting Warmth Learn the art of making your own cozy wool blanket with our step-by-step guide on "How To Make A Wool Blanket: Crafting Warmth" and embrace the comfort.

Create Wool Blanket Bunting from vintage blankets that are less-than-perfect. Fun decor for harvest parties and autumn porch styling. Easy DIY project. How-to.

See how to make a blanket out of sweaters with these steps! Easy DIY tutorial for making an upcycled wool sweater quilt.

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Birdy's blanket. I am still supposed to be making a small version for Strawberry. I have been promising this sweaters-to-blanket tutorial for a long time. (Very slight Owl Moon reference. "I had been waiting to go owling for a long time." Sigh.) But this is the perfect, cozy time of year to hole up with some wool, a glass of wine, and a nice, rewarding sewing project. Plus, if you start now, you can make one for a very special Christmas present. The kind of Christmas present where you maybe…

These blankets are so cozy and soft! Learn how to make your own chunky hand-knit blanket. It's super easy! Chunky Blanket. Hand Knitting. DIY Blanket. Easy DIY. #diyblanket #easydiy #chunkyblanket #handknit #chunkyhandknitblanket #chunkyyarn #easychunkyblanket

These patterns for gorgeous and chunky knitted throws will amaze you and make even better evenings with a book or a TV series!

If you're new to chunky knitting, then you probably have a lot of questions to ask before starting your very first DIY chunky knit project. We promise you that after some tips we'll give you, you'll be a pro of the chunky knitting. [banner] How not to get lost in the wide offer of chunky knit wool?First, you're probably confused by the wide chunky yarn offer in the market - you've seen cheap yarn and expensive yarn, natural yarn, and synthetic yarn, thick yarn and not that thick yarn. And…

Enjoy this tutorial for a DIY flannel blanket! Perfect for beginners, this cozy blanket is so comfortable that everyone will want to claim it.

A the kids fighting over the throw blankets? This easy tutorial shows you how to make your own DIY throw blanket.

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