With fall soon upon us, it might be time to add another blanket. Make your own with these clever DIY blanket ideas.

Since cooler weather keeps many of us indoors–and is a good excuse to craft–you can make your make DIY blanket or throw instead of buying new. It’s also a practical way to repurpose everything from old t-shirts and yarn to fabric scraps, as well as old curtains, button-up shirts, flannel sheets, and more. Every few Christmases my grandmom would gift each of us grandchildren with a new handmade blanket. Not only were they warmly practical, but I cherished each and every one of those homemade blankets until they fell apart. Now I like to make my own, and I’m always on the lookout for smart and easy DIY blanket ideas.

Simple DIY Blanket Ideas

1. Chunky Knit – Learn to knit a basic chunky knit blanket with this simple tutorial from Knit Aid by simply knitting squares and combining them. The beauty of this project is you can scale the project to any size you’d like. It’s also super easy to knit up on the go without needing to haul the entire blanket around.

2. Flannel Lap Quilt  – Turn super soft and plush flannel into a sophisticated and elegant lap quilt with this easy project. This one is perfect for leaving on the back of the sofa or at work to pull over your legs when the office is too cold.

3. No Sew Fleece – Any project that is no sew is no brainer for me. While I’m not opposed to basic sewing projects, not having to haul out the sewing machine is a plus. This simple project for making a fleece blanket involves cutting and knotting fringe to finish off the ends of your fabric.

4. Tshirt Quilt – Turn those old concert tees that you’re holding onto into a practical quilt to throw over the back of the sofa or the foot of your bed. While this project does involve more sewing than the no sew fleece one, the sewing required is pretty basic stuff.

5. Simple Trim Flannel Blanket – Looking for an even easier project? Turn flannel of all stripes and hues into pretty throws by just adding fringe or trims to finish the ends. There are several options offered.

6. 30-Minute ‘Star Wars’ (Or Any Print) Snuggle Blanket – Even if you aren’t a fan of “Star Wars,” I know you are a fan of making anything in only thirty minutes. And besides, you can easily choose whatever print or pattern you favor.

7. Patchwork Sweater Blanket – Similar to the t-shirt quilt, it’s possible to repurpose old sweaters into a warm blanket. It’s also an excellent way to rid your drawers of all those worn sweaters you’ve meant to donate.

Related on EcoSalon

Brr! DIY Throw Blankets You Can Make to Stay Warm
10 Winter Nest Decor Ideas: Hibernate in Style

8 Chunky Knit Accessories: You’ll Make Any Excuse to Bundle Up Now

Books and Glasses on Bed Image via Shutterstock

The post 7 DIY Blanket Ideas Just in Time for Cooler Weather appeared first on EcoSalon.

Keep the cold at bay with these warm and cozy DIY projects for throw blankets.

With Mother Nature threatening to throw another Polar Vortex our way, it’s time to prepare for colder weather. Of course, you could turn up the thermostat or you could put on a sweater and snuggle under a blanket and save some money on your energy bills (not to mention have a positive impact on the global climate change crisis).

And you don’t have to go out and but throw blankets, but instead can make your own (the activity will also warm you up!). Use scrap fabric, repurposed t-shirts, leftover yarn, felted sweaters and more to make comfy and warm throw blankets that you can stash around the house. I find that keeping throw blankets handy makes it a whole lot more likely that my family will actually use them.

15 Easy DIY Throw Blankets To Keep You Warm

1. Giant Knitted Blanket – Knit this chunky throw up in a jiffy.
2. Cozy Chevron Throw – This project is stylish and cozy.
3. DIY Easy Holiday Felted Blanket – This project utilizes felted upcycled sweaters.
4. Simple Light Fabric Throw – If you just want a light throw, consider this easy project.
5. Pretty Lap Duvet – This project is a how-to for a simple quilted lap duvet.
6. Crochet Heart Bobble Square Throw – Learn how to crochet a textured heart square that can be combined to make a throw.
7. Giant Ombre Pom Pom Throw – Add giant pom poms to a throw for color and fun.
8. No Sew Fleece Throw – Fleece is warm and durable and no sewing is even better.
9. DIY This Plus Sign Throw – Make a stylicious throw from cozy flannel and fabric paint.
10. Houndstooth Blanket – Houndstooth is on trend now and it’s warm.
11. Argyle Fleece Throw – Make your own preppy argyle throw from fleece.
12. DIY Dip-Dyed Duvet – Bring a old duvet back to life by dip-dying it.
13. Sunburst Fabric Quilt – Brighten up a dreary and cold day with a sunburst quilt.
14. Crochet Fleece Throw – This project calls for crocheting up the ends of a fleece throw.
15. DIY Fleece and Flannel Throw – Combine fleece and flannel for the ultimate in warmth!

Related on EcoSalon

Wonderful Woolens for Fall: On Trend

8 Chunky Knit Accessories: You’ll Make Any Excuse to Bundle Up Now

17 ( More!) DIY Wall Art Ideas: Make Your Own Dreamcatchers, Mobiles and More

Top Image: moon angel

The post Brr! DIY Throw Blankets You Can Make to Stay Warm appeared first on EcoSalon.