Cowl-Neck Sweater from Fleece Blanket

In this tutorial, you will learn how to make a comfy sweater with a cowl out of one of those fleece blankets I'm sure you have lying about the house. The large cowl in this sweater has a nice, draped effect, and also doubles as a hood.

Fleece is a great, easy fabric to work with in the winter because it is warm, cozy, and does not need to be hemmed.

Step 1: What you will need

Fleece Blanket - (mine was 55" by 48")
Ruler or Measuring Tape
White Chalk Pencil
Scissors
Pins
Thread
Sewing Machine

Comments

[fauxangel]

this looks like an awesome project to get the winter started with.. I would love to know how you took your measurement so I know how to get mine right :)

[broberts15]

I absolutley adore this! The instructions are seem simple enough. It's been a while since I've sat down and used a sewing machine, but this could be something I could try out. Later on down the road personalize the way I want. It's almost hard to believe that it was a little old fleece blanket before. I bet it's really warm come the the cool weather. Thanks for sharing.

[saosport]

Amazing idea thank you

[D_mon]

hey. you bet. unfortunately it turns out our sewing machine is broken, but i'll get round to it soon or i might think up a way to use contrasting chunky hand stitching as a design feature..not sure yet. i've cut the shapes. anyway i'll keep you posted.

[Penolopy Bulnick]

That is cute and looks so easy to put together! I was wondering what size shirt you wear? See if I can just try to get away with your measurements.

[hellovillain]

Thank you! I am a small (size 0-2), but my mom (size 6-8) also fit it, although on her it didn't have that slightly oversized-look that it does on me. I hope this helps :]

[Penolopy Bulnick]

You should enter this into the Holiday Gifts Contest!

[hellovillain]

I actually have a new Instructable that I will be uploading soon and will be entering in that contest! So stay tuned! ;]

[Penolopy Bulnick]

:) I'll be watching for it! Also, you can enter a contest as many times as you would like.

[D_mon]

this is brilliant, thankyou! gonna make one tomorrow. unfortunately the only fleece blanket i have is bright orange, but it'll do for the first attempt. gonna have to find a nice green one like yours eventually though, thats exactly my favorite colour! you are winning! *high five*

[hellovillain]

Thanks for the high five! I would love to see photos of your sweater once you finish sewing it!

[HollyMann]

I love this and voted for you to win! I can't wait to make one or a few of these..they look so heavenly..so warm..just what I need right now. I live in Wisconsin and walk around my house with a fleece blanket wrapped around me at all times..always cold...

[hellovillain]

Thank you so much for your support! If you do end up making one, be sure to let me know :]

[HollyMann]

I did make one the other day! :) I thought I might be about the same size as you and I think I was right. I like how it turned out - very cute and comfy for a warm top or pajama top even. After making it, I modified the pattern so it would be more fitted (adjusted the main pattern piece on the top to fit my shoulder width, etc.) and made a really cute fitted sweatshirt top. I saved my pattern and plan on making more changes...so thanks for getting me into sewing my own clothes! I make little things here and there but I am not much into store patterns - so thanks for the ideas. I will post a pic when I have time!

[hellovillain]

You are so great! I'm so happy that my instructable gave you some inspiration. Can't wait to see what you made!

[bdurkin]

You are so talented to work this pattern out. Thank you.

[hellovillain]

Thank you for your warm words. You are much too kind :]

[sabu.dawdy]

this is sooooooooooo kool :D

[hellovillain]

Thanksssss! and thank you for the follow :)

[marcellahella]

really nice! I want to try this! you make it seams easy

[marcellahella]

(ops! seem!)

[hellovillain]

Thank you! I promise it's super easy, and it's sooo comfy!