How to Make A Fleece Tie Knot Blanket
A fleece tie knot blanket is a simple and fun project for beginners, since no sewing machine is required. All that's required to make a crib-size or lap-size blanket is fleece and scissors. The size of the blanket is partially dependent upon the width of the fleece -- usually 54 to 60 inches wide -- and the amount of yards you purchase.
Things You'll Need
- Your choice of polar or micro fleece
- Sharp Scissors
- Chalk or pins
- Notecard
Instructions
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Purchase fleece fabric in the size you desire. A large crib blanket will measure approximately 54 by 28 inches, whereas a lap blanket can be any size you desire, usually around 30 by 40 inches. Up to four inches will be removed from each side of the blanket, so take that into consideration as you purchase your fabric.
You will need two pieces of equal size, which will then be tied together with knots. You can use the same fabric for both front and back, or you can choose complimentary or contrasting fabrics for a reversible blanket.
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Place one piece of fabric face down and one face up. Line them up and trim the edges so that both pieces are even. Separate the pieces of fleece.
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In each corner of the two pieces, measure a 3" x 3" box. Mark the box using chalk or pins. If you are making a larger blanket, you may want to measure a 4" x 4" box. Cut out this box, notching each corner in the same manner on both blankets. Discard the boxes, or save for another project.
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Make a guide out of a notecard that is three inches long (or four, for a larger blanket) and one inch wide. Use this guide to cut even slits around the entire edge of both pieces of fleece. Cut the slits perpendicular to the edge of the quilt, three inches deep (or four inches for a larger blanket) into the fabric from the edges, and one inch wide apart.
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Lay the two pieces of fleece on top of each other, right sides out. Take a slit from one piece of fleece and tie it to the slit on the other piece of fleece that's directly beneath it. Double knot it securely, but don't tie too tightly or you may damage the slit. Continue tying slits together all the way around the blanket until both pieces of fleece are joined.
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Tips & Warnings
Children can assist with tying the knots, making this a good project or gift the family can do together.
The blanket will begin to bunch up a bit as the knots are tied; stop periodically and tug gently to straighten the blanket again.
Do not tie the knots to tight!
References
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