How to Make a Double Fleece Blanket

Making double fleece blankets is one of the most versatile craft projects. They can be made for every one from kids to adults. This article shows how to make a no sew double fleece blanket which is an easy craft to make.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• a good pair of scissors
• 2 coordinating pieces of any fleece ( at least 1 1/2 yards each piece)
• ruler or tape measure

1. Cut off rough selvage edge on both pieces of the fleece. This is the side that is machine finished, not cut. Trim only as much as necessary, but no more than 2 inches on each side. At this point, make sure that your cut sides are relatively straight. They don't have to be perfect. Do this on each piece of fabric. Double check to make sure you cuts are still relatively straight.

2. Lay your fleece wrong sides together, with edges matching up. Sometimes with fleece it's hard to tell which side is the wrong side. It usually doesn't matter, but in some patterned fleece or colored fleece you can tell a slight distortion in the pattern, or the color of the fleece will look a little lighter. When laying out your fleece try to pick a hard surface were you will be able to lay it flat. A table or floor will work fine.
   **Some people choose at this point to pin the layers together around the edges; this is a personal preference. I've found it quicker not to pin, and I've never had a problem with slippage or keeping the sides aligned.

3. 

   Cut a 4x4" square (or 5x5" square for a longer fringe) out of each corner through both layers of fleece and discard. If you want your fringe longer which is not recommended for a baby or toddler, make your square bigger. It really does help to cut out your square from each corner before proceeding. Try to be a precise with your measurements as you can. This will help make the sides of the blanket look even.

4. Start on any side of the corner and measure 4 to 5 in. towards middle of the blanket. The first make a small mark where you measured. Cut through both pieces to your mark. Cut all 4" (or 5") into fleece at 1" intervals around all four sides. This part is a little tedious but you want to make sure you have even sides.

5. 

   Tie overhand knot close to blanket edge by using one strip from the front and one strip from the back to create finished fringe edge - then tie again. Repeat around all four sides. Make sure you make two tight, overhand knots for your fringe. This should hold it together through washer and dryer cycles and whatever else you use your blanket for.

Tips & Warnings

• To make the tying look more even, try tying every other one, all the way around the blanket, then flip the blanket over to the back and tie the rest. That way neither side is really the front or the back!
• Fleece fabric is a little stretchy so try to make sure you don't stretch it too much when tting your knots.
• Fleece can be a little expensive so watch for sales at fabric stores.

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on 2/24/2009 What a wonderful gift to make for someone. I love this article! Thanks 5*