For the small lap- size blanket shown, you will need 1. This size is also good for a large baby blanket. For a larger lap blanket , you may want to purchase as much as 2. Measuring a Yard of Fabric The material is unrolled from the bolt, and you should measure 36 inches or 3 feet. That's precisely how much a yard of fabric is. The bolt is the part that holds the material together, and no matter how wide the fabric is, the yard is 36 inches measured off the selvage edge.
Once you have your fleece fabric cut to the dimensions you want it to be, all you need to do is finish your blanket. You can finish a fleece blanket with a simple folded hem, by adding fringe to the edges and tying it into knots, or by weaving fringe loops around the blanket's edges to create a braided edge. Things You'll Need 4 by 4 inch piece of paper.
Trim, optional. Fleece is always inches long, so if you get a yard it will be 36x58 A meter is 39 inches long. What Does Anti - Pill Mean? Watch the video at the top of this post to see the knot tying in action.
The photos below can also give you an idea of how I tie the knots. First, I wrap the fringe around my finger. Also check out my other tutorial on how to make a no-sew fleece blanket with a braided edge. Also learn how to make a weighted blanket with a fleece cover.
Yes, add me to your mailing list. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed. I've made tie blankets in the past, but have never used this method of tying. Your photos made it super simple to follow the steps. I really like the look of the front and back of the blanket this method gives.
Stitch all around the blanket with a slightly wider stitch than for regular sewing. We often have kits available, or you can purchase your own kits or fleece.
For a standard throw size fleece blanket , you'll need 1. Two yards will make a slightly larger blanket , perfect for people who are on the tall side. This fabric isn't cheap so you'll definitely want to take advantage of sales or coupons when you buy your yardage. No Sew Fleece Blankets. No Sew fleece blankets can be any size you wish them to be from baby blanket on up. Fleece comes inches wide , so your blanket can be 60 x???
Your finished product will be about inches smaller than the fabric you start with. Fleece blankets are usually made of Polyester. Polyester fleece is a fuzzy, soft fabric often used for throw blankets , sweaters, jackets, mittens, hats, and other applications where a warm material is needed. It was popular for outdoor gear in the early s since people found it warmer and lighter weight than wool.
Even though the name itself is self-explanatory, most people would still want to know, what a stroller blanket really is. Essentially, a stroller blanket is a special kind of cover used to keep the baby warm and comfy when using a stroller. The broad term refers to any calming object a child attaches to, but the most common kind of baby lovey is a small, soft piece of fabric a mini blanket , sometimes attached to a stuffed animal.
These types of baby loveys are great because they're easy to carry and safe to sleep with—that is, after the month mark. Wait until your baby is at least 12 months old. Safe alternatives to blankets are sleepers, sleep sacks, and wearable blankets. Arrange squares as desired and tie fringe together. These strips don't have to be exactly uniform, but they should be approximately the same size. Small irregularities will not be noticeable in the finished product. An easy way to measure is by using your thumb.
If your fingers are larger, use the width of your thumb, if your fingers are smaller, use from tip to first knuckle. Tie the corner strips together. Using a simple knot, attach the bottom layer to the top layer.
Tighten the knot. If you have trouble getting the knot tight due to arthritic or weak fingers, hold the end of one tail of the knotted pair with one hand and slide the fingers of the other hand up to push the knot tighter. Tie the strips at the end between the two corners next in the same way. Don't worry if the fleece puckers. Flatten the fleece out. Use flat hands to stretch and smooth the material so it lies flat again.
Tie the strips down each side for the length of the blanket. Flatten as needed. Fold the tied portion up. Turn the blanket around. Spread the blanket out so that the remaining end is flat. Trim end and sides as needed. Repeat from step 5 until blanket is finished. Notice how all those little imperfections seem to magically blend into the pattern. Fold blanket, place into gift bag see tips , and tie handles together with ribbon.
Give it someone who will appreciate it, or give it to yourself and make good use of it. The blanket won't come apart if you make sure to double knot the ties tightly. Not Helpful 18 Helpful It's the same knot you tie before making the loop on your shoelace. First, label one end of the string A and the other B. Tie that knot note whether A went in front of or behind B , and then tie it again, this time reversing A and B.
Not Helpful 30 Helpful If you are on Pinterest, look up fleece blanket edging. There are all sorts of ways depicted in images there. Some look like braids, others add crochet. Go with the one you like the most. Not Helpful 27 Helpful Of course! Another method is to cut the strips and make a slip knot at the top of each, then pull the knots tight. Not Helpful 5 Helpful To even it back out after you've been pulling on it.
You can try to pin the sides for the same effect. A double knot is the tightest and will work the best, but a granny knot would be good enough. If you wanted to prefer one over the other though, go for the double knot. Not Helpful 33 Helpful It's not completely necessary.
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