A Quick And Easy Wool Anorak

[@datguy6195]

I love Gandalf. Good to see him again.

[@4x4pirates]

You shall not pass!

[@JAB671]

I came to the comment section to say that I think Lonnie should keep the hood as is because with the wizard peak and his beard it looks like a really cool version of Gandalf! Great job on the shirt, Lonnie. I keep thinking I would like to try my hand at making one but living in East Tennessee and being pretty hot natured I would probably only be able to stand wearing it for fifteen minutes or so at a time.

[@АлексейИванов-ж2щ1ь]

I would like to write this too :)

[@ertreeservice9558]

Lol 😂

[@yougroupinfinite2405]

Hi I am 10 years old and I am the biggest fan of you and I’ve been watching your videos for 2 or 3 years!!!

[@greencraft4783]

Thanks for the mention Lonnie. The hoodie looks great and I am sure it will serve you well for years to come. Atb Neil

[@badgerbush3556]

I'm on the brink of being homeless, i don't mind much, ive had pretty good life up til now, with the amount of information i have gathered from you're channel things won't be as bad. All the best.

[@duggydugg3937]

good wishes dude

[@longhairedcountryboy2363]

Badger bush Hang in there, persevere. Remind yourself that things could always be worse and that "this too shall pass". Tough times make for strong people. 😉 I hope things have improved since you posted this. prayers and good vibes sent your way.

[@rasalasad5315]

@Badger bush I hope you're okay and doing fine. Your comment made me sad although you maybe happy doing what you're doing. Whoever you are, I hope you're in good health. Life is hard for most of us and only a few go through it without actual struggles. I wish you all the best.

[@sdriza]

Hope it's all going well brother

[@macattacka2862]

You just saved many people a lot of $. Looks just as nice as any commercial version, and just as functional I’ll bet. Thanks for the inspiration Lonnie and Connie.

[@ZsomborZsombibi]

Agreed. And, this is surely 100% wool (which is not always true despite the label on the off-the-shelf products)

[@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen]

I think I have found the real Santa Claus! (And thanks for showing how to make one of these, Lonnie.)

[@not2fast4u2c]

That is a nice wool hoodie ...I like the point on the hood ...It gives it a Gnome or Elf look

[@swettyspaghtti]

YOU SHALL NOT PASS!

[@BigDaddy-jo8ig]

Lol

[@ScottWConvid19]

Gandolph. I've seen this wizard of the wood make fire from water.

[@Rumotaztszeretem.]

😂😂😂😂 go back to the shadow

[@shackman9566]

Got to love Lonnie.

[@NorthCountryOutdoorGuys]

Lol. Didn’t see your comment before I posted but I was thinking the same thing.

[@davidharvey5672]

Great to see you again. I bet that's toasty warm. Thank you

[@mikerogers9711]

OH BOY, I am getting together with my wife to make one. I have some US Army 100% wool blankets. Old school.

[@crazyhorseranchaz]

HOLY SMOKE LONNIE, GREAT JOB AGAIN. 🙏✝️

[@yobentley7274]

Super cool job Lonnie. I love it.

[@FTORRES.JR.]

Wow so cool from just a wool blanket.👍

[@juliecoulson1177]

That looks fairly easy to make. Great for Christmas gifts. Thank You for sharing! God Bless You and your Sweet Wife!

[@sosteve9113]

my thoughts to,it looks fairly easy to make

[@rvessential3011]

Catherine and I are going to make some of those Gandalf sweaters for our RV Adventures right after we finish our squirrel dinner thanks for sharing this amazing video

[@450rhino1]

Excellent project LONNIE

[@zweg1321]

You have the greatest ideas

[@andyblack5687]

You look like an awesome wizard in that anorak out in the woods.

[@jayp.2313]

You made a great annorack.

[@magicdaveable]

Cool Anorak.

[@Wulfis69]

The cool survival grandpa everyone wants to watch.

[@denisemcintosh7568]

Very nice looking. Anorack.

[@kenholland7204]

Great video Mr. Lonnie. Glad you and Mrs. Connie are doing well.

[@MuskratOutdoors]

Ha! Lonnie, at the beginning with your arms out you look like a monk! Or maybe a Jedi ! I like that coat though. Very much like a mountain man's capote. Nice job. It looks like it will be comfortable and warm.

[@motelman6036]

Yeah that's what I thought also about being a monk! Good stuff, Thanks Lonnie for videoing that

[@MuskratOutdoors]

@@motelman6036 Ha! I hope he didn't think I was poking fun at him! It looks great!

[@lonelydogclub]

This is how Gandalf the wise was born

[@christophernetherton9389]

Thank you for the video. I like that you showed both method and reasoning for your choices. I never before would have thought of reverse-engineering a garment like that.

[@transylvanianbushcraft1936]

I did it too! It's awesome! Thank you Lonnie!

[@hillbilly4christ638]

Another great video Lonnie! I always enjoy your calm even presentation. God bless.

[@dankaradave]

I am a fan Reverse engineering to be proud of

[@paulking8055]

Oh no, You got my wife looking at making one each for our three grand kids.....thanks a bunch lonnie, that's my work bench invaded for the foreseeable future lol....

[@robertsbushcraft]

Quick and easy indeed! I love re-purposing old gear into something useful and this is exactly that!

[@BBQDad463]

Excellent DIY exposition! I have a few old, wool blankets. Need to do this! Thanks!

Even if you saved my life, I would always admire the beard! Love your vids brother.

[@lindakaysanchez5640]

We would like to introduce us to you, my angel is a 68 yr old retired GOV employee and we are great grandparents, me a 67 yr old great grandma. We lived in AK for 7 years and he retired we relocated to WA State. We enjoy your videos and the calmness of your life. Thank you for sharing your wisdom and experiences, it is greatly appreciated. I think of you and your lady as a part of our extended family and think of you all the time. May the stars of the universe look over you and keep you safe. Through the stars we will always think of you in AK and thank it for having people like you in our community. 🤗👍🏼👵. We are GG Ma and GG Pa. Have a wonderful weekend and stay safe,

[@harryanderson2683]

Thanx Lonnie great idea !

[@siim1129]

Its weird to see you without that anorak, it fits you so well.

[@jjo5375]

Ya know, Lonnie, you can still turn it inside out, taper it to conform to your head, and sew it up again. Go slowly with the machine stitches, and when you get that far...work the 'new' seam into the existing one, then snip off what you don't need. Nobody but you will be the wiser! (My hubby and I always had santa clauss hats that we cut off the top and sewed closed. mmmm...toasty to pull down over forehead as far as desired to warm sinuses! Can't beat the after-season prices and snuggly-comfort as needed). : ) Thanks for your pull-over jacket. Ya did yourself proud!

[@ashy1423]

Hi Lonnie, you are a man of many talents and I enjoy and look forward to all your videos. Thanking you always for your time and all the great ideas you share with us. Stay well, stay safe and God Bless. Ash 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@darrenwallingford7560]

very nice your pretty good at working with your hands

[@indyoutsider]

Good video as always brother. Hope it keeps you warm on the coldest nights, when Connie not around. 😉

[@ModernRefugee]

Yours turned out good. I made one a year ago out of a $8 Walmart fleece blanket. Mine is knee length without the pocket and a deep hood. I wear it when I’m sleeping and sitting around the fire out camping.

[@liljohnp132]

These would make excellent gifts for loved ones. Nice Job and thank you .

[@hobbiehobbs]

Fantastic job Lonny. Thanks for another great video.

[@stevenlewis7534]

Great vid. Also so glad you don’t have a ton of commercials.

[@mothiscool]

I got recommended this and watched all the way through and now I know how to make this thank you

[@suzz1776]

I could listen to u talk all day. u should have a YT channel where u tell stories to go to sleep to cuz u have a wonderful voice. very soothing. but beside that love the video and channel!!! :)

[@kylewilshusen9898]

I might give it a try sometime. It looks simple enough

[@PhilEvansOnline]

A very clear how to video. The anorak looks amazing. Keep the steep hood, it will shed water much better.

[@jessepitt]

I’m wearing my homemade blanket coat in my thumbnail picture. I made it three winters ago and it’s been really great.

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

Very cool~ Love it! I have a Hudson's Bay blanket I've been meaning to do the same with. Will have to get to it! Thanks!

[@patdossenko1820]

thanks for all you do.

[@comfusedWorldpassanger3399]

Great video and a simple and straightforward way to create such a anorak. it fit's you well.

[@2manysigns]

Excellent tutorial and very nice outcome . Easy to inspire . Thanks man .

[@toddanderson8905]

Great instruction sir. Thank you for taking time to share your experience and skill.

[@tonybelisle423]

Love your channel so much

[@TheJDikeman]

Well done. It looks cozy and comfortable. The best part is that it is functional too.. I love the idea of re-purposing an old blanket of natural fiber. Again, well done.

[@bdk0941]

Another awesome video! I love your channel!

[@SPJCerv]

ive never much thought about learning to sew but this might just be the inspiration to start..

[@amythehun8106]

Thank You for showing how to do this. This will come in handy for the harsh winters here in Wisconsin.

[@jimcook8513]

Nicely done Lonnie

[@jonnyboat2]

Wow, an anorak. Those things are expensive, or at least wool ones are. I’ve seen those for 500 and 600 bucks. That’s a very resourceful way to make one.

[@548ofd9]

My wife made one for me out of my dad's old beat up GI blanket. I just couldn't throw it away. It is my single most favorite winter go to "Wooly" for WARM. She put a draw cord along the bottom to stop cold updraft. A nice waist belt can help with that too. She lined my hood and the back panel with parts of a fleece blanket. The front is just about double wool because of the kangaroo/sweatshirt pocket on the front. You will love yours.

[@barefootanimist]

Anoraks and capotes are underappreciated garments in the modern day, where fad and fashion change the look of outerwear all-too-quickly. Kudos, too, on being a guy who sews. Not enough men appreciate the importance of being able to make clothing from available materials.

[@thomasmoller4375]

Well done, looks great.

[@Karl1963heinz_Lin]

Herzlichen Dank fürs zeigen 👍👍👍 Grüße aus München 🇩🇪

[@armancho76]

Good deal Lonnie awesome anorak sir

[@mtstream55n]

Good job Lonnie!

[@derstoffausdemderjoghurtis]

Your voice has the power to restore Worldpeace

[@ericwiitala5407]

Lonnie... As simple as it looks, that takes considerable thought and skill. Good job!

[@alan4tattooz]

Another great video

[@JSkulkingBushwack]

I squinted my eyes to blur my vision, boom the glasses went away and I was looking at Gandoff the Gray from Hobbit fame. Kidding aside you gave me a great idea. I use a big tracked power wheelchair for off-road camping and have also wanted an anorak. But they tend to be too long in back. So I'm going to cut my pattern short there and to help keep my legs and feet from freezing solid 'cause of bad circulation I'm going to add chap like legs that lace up on the inseam. Thanks for sharing your cool ideas. Keep on truckin'.

[@garywhelansr5602]

gonna be warm nice job

[@TressaZimmerman]

Great video. I truly appreciate your time. Thanks and take care.

[@teresamadden681]

I love it 🥰 I love how you kept a loosefitting

[@BushCraftBums]

Hey Lonnie.. awesome job! That looks fantastic.. thanks for a great demo. Have a blessed one.

[@Norsology]

Nice project Lonnie. Had one as a boy scout. Even though it was made by some cheap wool mix it was a precious item. Hand sewn by my mom.

[@Hansca]

Great work!

[@BigDaddy-jo8ig]

You have the best KZbin channel. I love your stuff

[@jerrynemec930]

I love your videos !! I learn a lot, thank you.

[@kvjqxzz5905]

Gandalf would be proud

[@svent1000]

Now you only have to get a walkingstick, and you will blend in, in most of the viking roleplay partys ☺ Vikings, and us whom descend from them, are wery fond of wool. Greatings and good week from Norway.

[@archiemurchie7581]

Great project and good instructions.. Great video again...

[@jimmystrange1]

I would like to order 3 please (xxl),W/ the mink collar,& also a bathrobe please...HA! HA! HA! You & Connie ROCK!

[@XaraStarsixseven]

Turned out great! better than I can made lol now im inspired to try to make an anorak thanks for the video Hi Lonnie & Connie!

[@olalabamahillbilly9677]

Great sewing job, looks really good!

[@mz.6109]

Awesome knowledge and yes youre right they charge way too much for these styles. I will try out your style of making them and make 1 for my Hubby! Thanks to you and family may you have a great week!

[@Flashahol]

I finally kicked myself to go to the thrift shop and found 4 really decent wool blankets. Bought 'em all. Guess why I'm here :D

[@dantecicero519]

I have a wool blanket and would love to make one. cozy. Thank you for the idea.

[@derekhellam9861]

I to would like to make one, one of these days. Good job

[@savedmonkoutdoorschannel8930]

awesome brother! you look great in that wool!!!

[@millbankbagsusa2037]

Good job Lonnie to re-purpose that blanket into a nice warm anorak. ray, Oklahoma

[@wendypoginy4972]

Love the wool even when its wet you stay warm .

[@williamkeil8414]

Outstanding Lonnie, very well done. Save money for sure.

[@northernwoodsman]

I dont understand the hype for these things. Good for you for making one, thats worth it! I have wanted one forever since people were saying that they were so warm. Finally last Christmas my girlfriend bought me one. Close to 500$. Premium quality wool, and super thick. I had to buy another 150$ sweater to go under it just to stay warm! Its Bs that people say they were only a tshirt underneath. The issue is the wind. It goes right through. The owner of the company made a video saying that he was walking a trap line with only a plaid shirt underneath at -20. I tried it. Anorak, wool shirt, T-shirt at -15. Had to go back in the cottage. Sweat+Wind+(-15)=Death.

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

These anoraks can be very warm as long as there is not much wind. In my case, this anorak is fairly thin and will not stop the wind very well. I think you will find that if you have a wind breaker layer over the top of this wool anorak that you may be quite surprised at the amount of warmth that the combo provides. One will find that they can wear much less clothing when physically active even in the coldest of weather and that is most likely how the "trapper" was able to dress so lightly while traveling the trap line. I have had to untuck my shirt and unbutton it so it will hang open along with taking off my hat, gloves and coat even when the temps were well below freezing when physically active. Wool is a very warm material option as having been proven through the centuries. One just needs to be aware of it's limitations and characteristics same as with any other garment material.

[@northernwoodsman]

@@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival I know it's warm without wind. But that's what I mean... People on KZbin promote them as a great garment to wear alone. Which is not the case.

[@jamesfleming555]

Great one Lonnie! I too watched Neil's post and wanted one of his versions of the anorak. But I can't run a sewing machine. So I got a blanket and a pattern as he did...and approached the Boss. She tentatively agreed, but it looks complicated with that pattern. Your pattern is much simpler! So I've shared this video with her, and asked again to have an anorak by next cold season...we'll see what comes of that! Great job, and I hope simple to duplicate.

[@SaintTrinianz]

James Fleming "Can't run a sewing machine"! That's sew cute...

[@MichiganHiker]

Okay now I watched the video and it is very well done, thank you Lonnie. it gets me thinking about some different ways of doing things and it's very very helpful thank you.

[@stephentackett2905]

Great Job!

[@trenton910]

Looks like your parting the red sea....lol....great video Lonnie 👍

[@terryw.milburn8565]

That My Friend, Lonnie will serve you very well. Betcha It's Lots Warm ! Thanks for sharing this You & Connie Have A wonderful weekend. Scratch for our Friend, Buck ! ATB T God Bless

[@AFamilyOutdoors]

Absolutely love this,you look like Gandalf! Fantastic video my friend!

[@GrinfilledCelt]

You look like an oversized garden gnome in that thing. Mind you, that's not a bad thing. I'm thinking of making one myself.