I'm Mad About Wool Blankets

[John Fenna]

Full on "blanket Cloaks" seem to be popular as well...a bit like the Rangers cloak from LOTR.....

 

[Aragorn]

thanks for the info looks pretty good and better still no alterations needed to the blanket, i had a picture in my head of more of a mexican/ clint eastwood type poncho, would anyone know how to make one of these, I though of simply cutting a slit half way down for my head to pop through, stitched round to stop in fraying.

 

[treadlightly]

I've just followed the instructions posted using an old moth-eaten wool blanket I've had a few years. It works a treat. I'm sat at my computer typing this wrapped up in it and hoping the missus or my teenage son don't come in!

 

[Nonsuch]

Dutch Army Woollen Blanket = amazing

 

[Mike Ameling]

thanks for the info looks pretty good and better still no alterations needed to the blanket, i had a picture in my head of more of a mexican/ clint eastwood type poncho, would anyone know how to make one of these, I though of simply cutting a slit half way down for my head to pop through, stitched round to stop in fraying.

Hi, Alan. My second post has some tips on making a classic pull-over poncho from a blanket.

Mikey - that grumpy ol' German blacksmith out in the Hinterlands

p.s. Yes, wearing a Matchcoat does have a way of making you look somewhat like a refugee, but they sure are warm/comfy.