From throw to cape

HOW TO MAKE… A BLANKET CAPE

MATERIALS

• IKEA Polarvide blanket, 130 x 170cm (51 x 67in)

• 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 (4in)

• Dressmaking scissors

• Embroidery scissors