How to Make a Cowboy Blanket for a Little Boy

A cowboy blanket is a fun, spirited gift for a little boy.

A cowboy theme provides classic decor for a little boy’s bedroom. Wild west wall art, buffalo lamp shades and a toy rocking horse can fill a boy with wonder and amusement. Complete the look with a handmade cowboy blanket. Making the blanket yourself saves you money and lets you select a pattern that you know the boy you’re making the blanket for will love. Use jersey knit fabric to create a soft, adorable blanket that’s as easy to make as it is to fall in love with.

Things You'll Need

• 1-1/4-yard cowboy-pattern knit fabric
• 1-1/4-yard red bandana pattern flannel fabric
• Iron
• Fabric scissors
• 1 packet temporary fusible interfacing
• Sewing pins
• Thread
• Sewing machine

Instructions

1. Make a 43-by-43-inch cowboy blanket from 1-1/4-yards of cowboy pattern and red bandana pattern knit fabrics. Wash, dry and iron fabrics.

2. Cut the fabrics so that each measures 43-by-43-inches square.

3. Lay the red bandana pattern flannel fabric face-up on a flat surface. Set the cowboy-patterned knit fabric pattern-side down on top of the flannel fabric. Lift the knit fabric up and lay down a piece of temporary fusible interfacing, right-side down on top of the flannel fabric around all edges of the flannel. Leave a three-inch space free of interfacing at one edge of the fabric.

4. Pin the two fabrics together with sewing pins, positioned 1-inch apart. Sew the fabrics together with a top stitch on all sides with a sewing machine. Leave the three-inch space unsewn.

5. Press your fingers through the three-inch opening and pull the blanket out through the hole to turn the blanket right-side out. Finish the blanket by making a top-stitch with your sewing machine to close the three-inch space.

References

• The Purl Bee: Colorful Crafting with Jen - Easy Jersey Baby Blanket

Resources

• Tip Nut: 20+ Baby Blankets to Make
• Project Linus: Providing Security Through Blankets
• Parents: Make Your Own Baby Blanket