Recycled Scarf Blanket

 

The other night, I was sitting at home for the first night since returning from a very long trip to Los Angeles.   It was 63 degrees inside the house (at least according to the thermostat) and I realized maybe it was time to switch my eco-friendly heat pump system from "Cool" mode to "Heat." 

But instead, I decided to throw some extra blankets on the bed and pulled out a warm alpaca blanket I made a few months earlier.   It's stitched entirely together from 5 or 6 alpaca scarves and made into the coziest blanket.    I confess: I didn't sew it myself.  But I did have my local dry cleaner do it for me for very little money.   It is, after all, just straight lines that have they sew up and down the scarves.

 

This idea of making a quilt from scarves may be familiar to many of you.  I also have another quilt made from a hodge-podge of scarves that was photographed for "Body and Soul" magazine a few months ago.   Here's a pic how it can also look a bit more homemade by stitching them together with just yarn and a very big needle.

Anyway, as the Summer turns to Fall and the evening gets more chilly, I thought some of you might like this idea to stay cozy and warm.  

Comments

[kathy]

wow...that's a really nifty idea there!

[Sarah]

Love this idea and scarves are easy enough to thrift up. I think we will have one ourselves soon!

[Cathy]

great idea--I need some blankets for my kids' beds--I'll try this!

[Amy]

Like I need another blanket but I may have to try this. They look beautiful.

[Elizabeth]

Thanks for the idea. I hadn't heard this one before. Now I know what to do with my little collection of vintage striped scarves. :>

[Greenbaby]

When I saw the title of your article I was sure that it would be about mass-producing scarves out of a few old blankets. How creative to see that you put together such an attractive bedspread by doing the reverse! We found out about you through Thrifty Green Thursday and are glad to know about your site!

[Lindsay]

Absolutely beautiful. And relatively simple to make. Genius.

[greeen sheeep]

Very clever.

[Lisa]

Another idea to add to my list of things to do when I get a sewing machine!

[Lene']

Very nifty idea! I'll need to try this.

You could also weave the scarves over and under each other and stitch them to make a checkerboard or basketweave pattern instead of stripes. Sounds like fun!

[Jackie]

Any chance we can see the back of the blanket? Is there a bolt of material, or stuffing? I'd love to try this for an xmas gift!

[Tiff]

This is a wonderful idea. Am trying it and making beautiful Christmas blankets for my in laws--found the most beautiful cashmere scarves at the thrift store on half price day!!! What a deal and gorgeous too!