I found this pretty crocheted blanket at a thrift store last week and decided to turn it into this top. I used the basic steps of the Simple Shirt DIY I posted a few weeks ago.
I simply folded the blanket in half and hand stitched the sides, leaving an arm hole on each side. Then I cut out a neck hole and hand stitched the end of each piece of yarn so that it wouldn't fray. I do suggest cutting the neck hole smaller than you want the end result to be since it will stretch almost twice the size once it's cut, due to the type of material.
Hope this sparks a bit of inspiration for you to create your own crocheted top. You can find countless blankets like this at almost any thrift store. Just keep your eyes open! Happy Tuesday, friends.
Wow this is genius! I really love this idea.
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It's awesome. Can't believe you made that out of a blanket!
ReplyDeleteHow gorgeous is this!? I've done this with a lace curtain, but a crocheted blanket is inspired! Great idea, girl :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. I hope my local thrift stores has some blankets lying around!
ReplyDeletewhaaat? I wish I were crafty in any way. I feel like I would totally fail at something like this, but if I find a blanket that's as amazing as that one, I may just have to give it a shot. it looks so cozy!
ReplyDeleteoh, and I miiiight have to ask you where the necklace is from. it's amazing as well :)
ReplyDeleteHoly moly I'm in looove! So so pretty. You have such wonderful ideas.
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WOW! I love everything you make but this is the prettiest. Love it!
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That made a great top!
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This is so clever! I'm going to have to keep an eye out for some unconventional materials to make some shirts out of!
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What a good idea. I pass these up all the time but never again.
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You are so talented girl! I envy you :)
ReplyDeleteWow what a great idea!
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This is amazing! You're always full of such great ideas and I love the photos too :)
ReplyDeleteWow, that's so pretty! I will definitely give this DIY a shot, thanks Kinsey!
ReplyDeleteI love it!! You're so talented!! :D
ReplyDeleteIsabel
This is completely adorable! I have so many of my grandmothers old crochet blankets I could apply this to...
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I love this idea. xo L
ReplyDeleteOh so lovely!
ReplyDeleteLooks so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteYou are a creative wizard! Such a great piece, especially now that you guys are moving into fall!
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome idea! I don't know how you come up with such awesome DIYs.
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Ella
GORGEOUS! Must try it!
ReplyDeleteI have been trying to cut and restitch blankets to make bags but I was using my sewing machine. I think had stitching would probably hold it a lot better! Thanks for the tips! Lovely pics!
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This is amazing, it looks incredible!
ReplyDeleteGenius and Gorgeous! Love it
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Holy crap. Brilliant.
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ReplyDeleteUmmmmm genius. I am a crochet top addict, I SO need to do this!
ReplyDeletexo Moorea
omg this is genius! i need to do this asap... did you pinch and roll the fabric under the arms like you did with the curtain shirt?
ReplyDeleteThank you, Lucia!
DeleteWith this particular piece I didn't but you definitely could if you want it to be a slimmer fit!
ok, thanks for your reply! have a great day :)
DeleteGreat idea! Definitely inspiring, thanks.
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Your one clever lady! this is a brill idea love how it came out.
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Ooohhh! I love this!
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LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this idea! Thank you!
ReplyDeletelove this!:)
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Absolutely love this!!xx
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