How To Make Your Own Blanket (PHOTOS)

It's the perfect time of year to cuddle up with a blanket and read a good book. As snow blankets the east coast again, why not try making your own cozy, earth-friendly throw? Here are seven ideas to get you started!

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Knitting is a useful and creative skill that can be done just about anywhere. It's easy to learn a few basic stitches. Check out knittinghelp.com for helpful videos and tips. Visit a craft store for an array of beautiful yarns, including organic cotton and wool options, and you'll be on your way to knitting your own blanket in no time.

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Knitting is a useful and creative skill that can be done just about anywhere. It's easy to learn a few basic stitches. Check out knittinghelp.com for helpful videos and tips. Visit a craft store for an array of beautiful yarns, including organic cotton and wool options, and you'll be on your way to knitting your own blanket in no time.

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[BannedNBoston]

02:35 PM on 03/01/2010

Afghans are knitted blankets are woven.
Quilts are made from swatches of cloth sewn together with dacron in between.

NH VT & ME you are being chemtrailed regulary look up in the sky everyday.
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[Trittydi]

02:46 AM on 03/01/2010

It's actually NOT a good idea to make a quilt out of old clothing. Yes it can be done - but variations in wear and tightness of weave, finding coordinating fabrics, etc., make for a lot of work and a quilt that won't wear very well. It's possible to find high quality cottons on sale at fabric stores, and quilting stores - which generally have the best variety - often have sale racks.

But by all means - make a quilt. It does require just basic sewing skills for beginners.

Gee's Bend quilts ~ made from what they had on hand:
http://images.google.com/images?hl=en&source=hp&q=gee%27s%20bend%20quilts&aql=&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wi
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[ecotopian]

10:04 PM on 02/28/2010

I'm in the midst of crocheting a huge single granny square afghan. I'm waiting for the yarn to get here so I can finish. In the mean time, I crocheted shawls for me and my girls. They are also really good at keeping you warm. I love crocheting. It gives my hands something to do when I'm watching TV.

[MintysMom]

09:33 PM on 02/28/2010

It's one of my New Years Resolutions. I WILL crochet a blanket this year, even if it's just granny squares.

[mayrose]

08:15 PM on 02/28/2010

You left out weaving which can be done without a floor loom - it just takes longer. All skills which we used to use all the time. I crochet and weave and am learning to felt. Keep that dog and cat hair to re- use for yarn or felting.

[julie1215]

07:49 PM on 02/28/2010

Yeah for knitting! Yes! I knit blankets and hats for Warm Up America.
http://www.craftyarncouncil.com/warmup.html

[Sandy248]

08:08 PM on 02/28/2010

I love to knit and crochet. I usually wind up giving away my blankets as gifts. People seem to really appreciate them because it comes from the heart.

[julie1215]

08:13 PM on 02/28/2010

They do mean a lot, and they last so much longer than store bought blankets. I am sure they are cherished for years. I am a compulsive knitter. I can't keep my hands still.

[joelle h]

06:12 PM on 02/28/2010

As faithful readers of The Huffington Post, we are so thrilled to have one of our projects on The HP. Thank you so much from all of us at The Purl Bee!

[mlaiuppa]

05:56 PM on 02/28/2010

Most of the sweaters you'll find in your closet will not work for felting unless they are 100% wool. I don't buy wool sweaters because they're scratchy, pricey and are fussy to clean. I'll bet most of the sweaters in other people's closets are the same.

Other than that, not a bad list.

I mostly crochet, knit and quilt. I'm quite warm and cosy.

[Milinda]

06:43 PM on 02/28/2010

Actually, felting will take place as long as there is 85% wool or other animal fibers.

[hexenpants]

08:01 PM on 02/28/2010

You don't need 100% wool to felt, and you can find wool sweaters for cheap at thrift stores.

[witchard 43]

04:28 PM on 02/28/2010

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[Laura Darch]

05:10 PM on 02/28/2010

Wonderful post!