I was browsing Pinterest recently for an easy poncho tutorial when I came across the most snuggly looking blanket sweater/shrugs. I knew that I didn’t have time to crochet anything prior to our Christmas festivities, but I did have some fun green sweater knits that I had purchased at this fall’s Denver Sewing Guild fabric sale. I chose this sweater knit to make my Grinch-mas blanket sweater/shrug; I love the color and while I’m not feeling Grinchy this year, it is the perfect Grinch-green.
I decided to make my sweater/shrug 46″ wide by 32″ long. I folded the corners in to the center to match up those edges and make the arm openings. I sewed the seam halfway closed and left the rest open for my arms. I hemmed the arm openings so that the edges don’t ravel.
Because of the raw edges along the body opening of the fabric, I decided to also add an (approximate) 2″ band around the edge. I didn’t take any measurements, I just cut some 4 inch strips of the sweater knit and pinned them to the sweater/shrug. Once I got all the way around, I cut off the excess and sewed the ends together.
I also added a Sabrina Winckler Sews garment label; I’m really happy with how they turned out, although this is not the highest quality photo.
The sweater/shrug got a good steamy press with the iron and, viola! It’s complete!
I even have the perfect matching scarf!
Unfortunately, I think the sweater/shrug looked atrocious with my skin tone so I didn’t wear it, but I found it a good home with a dear friend. It will look fabulous on her!
What do you think? Does Grinch-green go with all skin tones? 😀