How to Wear a Viking Cloak

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Choose a wool, linen, or twill cloak for the most authentic look.. Pick a single solid color for your cloak.. Find a cloak that hangs to your knees and is as wide as your arm span.

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1

Choose a wool, linen, or twill cloak for the most authentic look.

Step 1

Choose a wool, linen, or twill cloak for the most authentic look.

2

Pick a single solid color for your cloak.

Step 2

Pick a single solid color for your cloak.

3

Find a cloak that hangs to your knees and is as wide as your arm span.

Step 3

Find a cloak that hangs to your knees and is as wide as your arm span.

4

Get a cloak with sewn knot patterns and fur to look like a Viking prince.

Step 4

Get a cloak with sewn knot patterns and fur to look like a Viking prince.

5

Drape the cloak around your neck and over your shoulders.

Step 5

Drape the cloak around your neck and over your shoulders.

6

Pull the top left corner of the cloak to your right shoulder.

Step 6

Pull the top left corner of the cloak to your right shoulder.

7

Push a ringed pin or brooch through both cloak layers on your right shoulder.

Step 7

Push a ringed pin or brooch through both cloak layers on your right shoulder.

8

Twist the ring or brooch so the pin stays secured.

Step 8

Twist the ring or brooch so the pin stays secured.

9

Flip the cloak over your shoulder when you need to use both hands.

Step 9

Flip the cloak over your shoulder when you need to use both hands.

10

Pull the cloak over your head if you want a hood.

Step 10

Pull the cloak over your head if you want a hood.

11

Hold your cloak closed so you can warm up.

Step 11

Hold your cloak closed so you can warm up.

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