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How To Make An Argyle Fleece Throw

by Alex Gambardella
Jun 25, 2009 7:19 AM PDT

Nicole Smith is an editor at CraftStylish, a site dedicated to fashionable-fun projects and stylish how-tos. Below she shares how to make your own argyle throw, perfect for cozying up in your dorm room or taking along to the beach!


This low-sew throw gives new meaning to the phrase "college sweater-ves." Preppy, yes, but the diamond-shaped pattern feels less stuffy in these vibrant colors. It's super-easy with light stitching, keeps you warm on winter nights, and makes the perfect picnic blanket! You'll Need: 2 1/8 yards (60"-wide) cream fleece, 2 1/8 yards (60"-wide) goldenrod fleece, 15 skeins of embroidery floss in cranberry, a large-eye embroidery needle, a water-soluble marker, paper and pencil, scissors, pins, and a yardstick. Get yourself equipped, then click on over to CraftStylish for the full step-by-step process, along with other fun crafts to keep you busy during the long days of summer!

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DIY Your Own Michelle Obama Junya Watanabe Cardigan For $46

by Lesley Scott
Apr 7, 2009 5:23 AM PDT

The spectacular Junya Watanabe asymmetric argyle cardi that Mrs. O wore over a Jason Wu dress to London's Royal Opera House has further endeared her to hardcore fashionistas everywhere. To get the look for just under $50(!), all you'll need is this adorable $33 Hurley "Bailey" cardigan in Mosaic Blue, a yard of 7/8" (20mm) turquoise-colored stretch sequin trim ($4/yard), and some acrylic paint to cover up the shiny snaps and match them to the darker blue ground of the argyle. We recommend a 2 oz. tube of Liquitex acrylic paint in Phthalo Blue and a synthetic flat bristle brush ($6 & $3 respectively). The grand total? $46. Click here to see how you can make a First Lady worthy cardigan for a fraction of the price from Fashiontribes.