How to Create a Tie Blanket for the Holidays

Are you interested in creating a tie blanket for the holiday season? If you think it's hard or impossible to do, think again! Follow these super easy steps to create your own blanket for the holidays!

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 2 1/2 Yard of print fleece fabric
• 2 1/2 yards of solid color fleece fabric
• Fabric scissors
• Ruler
• Large workspace
• Creative mind

1. 
   Get the best fabrics

   You will need 2 1/2 yards of fleece fabric and a solid color fabric. You can find these at fabric stores or your local Walmart, sometimes they cost cheaper at Walmart.

2. 
   Have proper workspace

   Make sure you have a large enough space to lay your fabric on while you're completing the project. Line your 2 fabrics together making sure each corner is touching.

3. 
   Cut 1 inch slits

   After you have done this process you will need to cut the corner off in a square and begin cutting 1 inch slits in the two fabrics and tying them in double knots as you cut.

4. 
   Don't forget to double tie knots

   Each time you get to a corner you're going to have to cut a square and contiune cutting 1 inch slits, remember to tie in double knots as you go along.

5. 
   You're Done!

   Once the whole blanket is tied, your finished with your tie blanket!

[scarletdreamer]

on 1/3/2009 This is so cute, I'm totally making them :)

[Ballzy]

on 1/2/2009 Great Article! Thanks for the info

[Quickstar]

on 12/23/2008 My cousin did this for her children and I almost coveted those snugly blankets~so soft.

[bossypants]

on 12/23/2008 You make creating a tie blanket sound so easy, i must try it! This sure is a handy idea during this cold winter. Thanks!

[rorsich]

on 12/19/2008 Ohhhh - I thought this was way different than when I opened it.

Great article! Thanks!