How to Braid With Polar Fleece
Polar fleece is popular for blankets and outerwear because it is lightweight and provides more warmth relative to its weight than most other fabrics. It has great insulating ability, even when wet. Braiding polar fleece is simple, and the braids can be used for wristbands and headbands.
Instructions
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Braiding Polar Fleece
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Lay out a section of polar fleece that is at least 12 inches long by 3 inches wide and cut the fleece lengthwise into strips. If you are a beginner, start with 1-inch-wide strips.
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Gather the ends of three strips and tie them together in one knot, leaving at least 2 inches of fabric at the end behind the knot.
Tape the knotted end to a flat surface, such as a counter top or table.
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Separate the strips. Take the left strip and place it over the middle strip. The left strip is now in the middle. Take the right strip and place it over the middle strip (which used to be the left strip).
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Repeat the process, putting the left strip over the right, the right strip over the left, until you have approximately 2 inches left of the strips. Tie the ends together.
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Make something from your braided fleece. For a necklace, tie the two knotted ends together, making a circle of the braid. For a bracelet or headband, make the circle smaller by tying the ends together on the braided part and then cutting off the excess fabric. Headbands and bracelets can be purely decorative, but if they fit snugly they are great for use when exercising because of the fabric's absorptive properties.
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