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Lutz & Patmos & Blankets & West Elm

lutz and patmos west elm blanket.jpgWe somehow missed the latest Lutz & Patmos news.

The sweater label best known for its rotating guest designers (Kirsten Dunst, Jane Birkin), has teamed up with West Elm for a Holiday capsule collection of interiors.

But yesterday, while shopping for beds, we fell in love with this chunky knit blanket. It’s super soft, warm, the perfect shade of grey and, at $90, costs significantly less than the label’s scarves and sweaters, (which we think is strange since it’s made of significantly more fabric).

There are pillows and other patterned knits, too, though we’re obsessed with the cable knit. In fact, we’re plotting ways to wear it outside, whether as an obscenely oversized scarf or awkwardly belted sweater dress.

Thoughts?

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posted by guest

Nov 11, 2008 1:39PM

they are mostly synthetic which is why they are so cheap. look nice but don't feel so nice...

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posted by guest

Nov 11, 2008 2:01PM

obscenely oversized scarf is my middle name...I say go for it.

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posted by LauraMilli

Nov 11, 2008 2:19PM

Oo I've been on the lookout for a new blanket. Thanks!

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posted by guest

Nov 11, 2008 4:35PM

did you find this story here...? http://www.212dressingroom.com/blog_more.php?id=3897

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posted by Britt Aboutaleb

Nov 11, 2008 4:59PM

nope. i saw the blanket at west elm last night while helping someone buy a bed - do you want his testimony?

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posted by guest

Nov 11, 2008 6:44PM

goodness, fashionista, stop being so defensive.
i mean, i kind of wish everyone would stop trying to call out this blog like a bunch of fifth graders, but still..
its a fashion blog, take it easy everyone.

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posted by fashionfix

Nov 11, 2008 6:56PM

she's not being defensive. guest 4 asked a question, britt answered it.

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posted by guest

Nov 11, 2008 7:02PM

My recommendation: Learn to knit and make one yourself. Seriously. It's not hard, even if it looks like it is. And it's empowering. Once you know the basic knit and purl stitches (easy peasy), you can do anything.

This is not an educated guess, but there's a lot more assembly and different stiches with a sweater (and they all change based on size), but a blanket or scarf is the same pattern over and over, with no allowance for size changes or differently made pieces that you have to sew together. Perhaps that's a reason for the price difference?

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