HOW TO MAKE… A BLANKET CAPE
MATERIALS
IKEA Polarvide blanket, 130 x 170cm (51 x 67") Tapestry wools and/ or DK/worsted weight yarns (We used Cascade 220 Superwash: Colour 910A, Winter White – 50m, Cascade 220 Superwash: Colour 870, Straw – 50m, DMC tapestry wool, 10m skeins of assorted greens (one of each): 7542, 7386, 7323, 7541, 7406, 7598, 7704) Chenille needle, size 16 Embroidery hoop, 10cm (4") Dressmaking scissors Embroidery scissors Tailors chalk Ruler Grab that throw from the sofa and turn it into your new favourite wear-anywhere accessory – with the help of a little cutting and some freehand embroidery. Blanket-style capes are ideal for throwing over a cosy winter coat on frosty days, and they’ll see you through to early spring when worn alone or teamed with…
