How to make a Fleece Tie Baby Blanket

Instructions for making a fantastically easy, yet gorgeous baby blanket using fleece and no sewing required!

Click here are some I have previously made. 

What you will need:-

• Pair of sharp scissors and a sharpener (as the fleece can blunt the scissors)
• Fleece – 2 different types/pieces –  1 metre length square of each
• Tape measure / ruler
• Clips – optional

How to make the blanket:-

1. Place the 2 pieces of fleece on top of each other, right sides facing out.  If you want to you can use clips to hold the material in place, however I didnt feel this was needed when using a flat surface such as a table.
2. Along one side measure 8.5cm in from the edge and use your tape measure to mark this line all the way along.  This is your guide line.
3. Starting in a corner measure 8.5cm from one end and cut at this point.  Cut through both pieces of fleece up to your guide line.
4. Move along the side 3cm and cut again through both pieces of fleece up to your guide line.
5. Repeat step 4 all the way along the side, stopping 8.5cm from the next corner.
6. Starting at step 2, repeat along each side.
7. The corner pieces can be cut out leaving a square section missing from each corner.
8. Tie each piece together in a double knot.  Be careful not to pull too tight as this will cause the blanket to gather or cause damage to the fleece strips.

I recommend washing the blanket on a 30 degree quick wash to help remove the excess fluff.

If you have a go let me know what you think.  Below is an image that may help with the instructions.