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How to Make Yarn Wigs for Halloween

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how to make a yarn wig four waysOK, this does not have to do with knitting at all, but we knitters do tend to have excess yarn hanging about from time to time, and one fun and seasonally appropriate way to use some of it is to make yarn wigs for Halloween or dress up.

This post from Made Everyday shows how to make four basic yarn wigs that would work for characters from Cleopatra to Rainbow Brite, Jesse from Toy Story to Pippi Longstocking.

They’re pretty simple to make and such a cute addition to a costume for a kid or an adult.

Are you planning any handmade Halloween costumes? I’d love to hear about it!

[Photo: Made Everyday.]

Looking for more Halloween Knitting patterns? Check these out on Etsy.

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Vintage Knitted Coat Pattern PDF – Pembroke Coat

Oh, this one has proper old-Hollywood winter charm.

The Pembroke Coat is a vintage knitted coat pattern that instantly made me think of crisp winter walks, leather gloves, polished boots, and the sort of coat your grandmother would have casually worn while looking impossibly elegant. It has that beautiful longline shape, a classic collar, button front, sleeve tabs, pockets, and a smart plaid-style design that gives it such a tailored finish.

This is not a quick “knit it while watching one movie” sort of project — and honestly, that is part of the appeal. The Pembroke Coat is one for knitters who love a satisfying vintage knitting pattern with a proper garment construction feel. The updated PDF includes the original vintage reference image along with a modern mockup, which makes it much easier to picture how this coat could look in today’s wardrobe.

I especially love that this pattern still feels wearable. Made in grey, camel, forest green, burgundy, or navy, it would be a gorgeous handmade winter coat with that timeless “where did you get that?” look.

As with most vintage patterns, I’d recommend reading through the instructions first, checking your gauge carefully, and being prepared to make small adjustments for fit and modern yarn substitutions. But for confident knitters who enjoy heirloom-style projects, this is a really lovely one to add to the queue.

You can find the Vintage Knitted Coat Pattern PDF in the CraftGossipStore on Etsy.