Sweater Blanket

Brrrr!  It's finally cold outside.   I pulled this blanket out of storage and put it on the guest bed to keep friends warm when they come to visit.

This blanket was made by my pal Anamyn Turowski, who runs the fashion label Claudette out in Los Angeles.  The whole blanket is made from squares of old cashmere sweaters, each one handstitched together.  Wherever there were holes on the blanket, she beaded them closed with glass beads.

I have to say, this blanket is incredible.  I think it's a modern take on quilting...and it really does feel amazing to have this against your skin on a freezing cold night.

If you aren't too handy with the sewing machine, you can make a similar blanket with scarves.  Just grab 5 or 6 scarves and stitch them together with yarn!   

Comments

[Alison Gilbert]

I am dying to find someone to make one of these for me! I have several old cashmere sweaters and I would LOVE to use them to make a throw... do you think that Anamyn Turowski does this for other people or did she just do this for you because you are friends? I absolutely love this blanket, it is gorgeous!

[Kalee]

I was researching how to make a blanket like this when I found your post.....I am preparing for a baby and have several old cashmere sweaters that I have no use for anymore. Do you happen to know how I could piece these together? I am worried about everything unraveling! Thanks!

[Sharon]

I have made 2 blankets and 2 throws from old cashmere sweaters and skirts. They turn out lovely, warm and oh so soft. I have found it best to stitch together by hand and if necessary follow it up by machine stiching. The hardest part is the agony in not using every last bit of cashmere material