Instructions on How To Make A Fleece Tied Blanket - Perfect for Gift Giving!

For the past few years I have given Fleece Tied Blankets as gifts. They have been a huge hit and now people have actually asked for them. Gavin had a little monkey one I made him when he was around 6 months old that is too small now. It is however, the perfect size for a stroller blanket!

Things you will need:
Sharp scissors
2 separate fabrics (cut at 2 yards each)

Lay your first layer out. I recommend doing it on a carpet as it helps keep the fleece from shifting or moving while working with it.

Next lay your second layer on top. Do your best at matching it up. You may have to trim it a bit but if it's only hanging over a little, don't worry about it.

Next trim a square cut off each corner. Cut through both pieces.

Not a huge square. I used my hand as a reference.
I know, my hands aren't rockin' lately. But they aren't crackin' so I'm good!

Next go around the entire blanket cutting small slits. They should be about 1-1.5 inches in width. You don't need to measure or be perfect. Eyeball it. You won't notice any problems once its made. I promise.

Here's a pic after I did it all.

To start tying it together you want to sit on it. I couldn't think of how to word it so here's a pic. Sit directly on it and use your foot to keep the other side put.

When I tie it together I try to keep it so the bottom color ties up. Don't side tie either.
Double knot. Make it tight. You may see the blanket turning in as you go along. Don't sweat it. It should do that.

Here it is 2/3 done. On the long sides you'll notices it's more "stretchy" when you tie. That's normal. Don't worry!

Once your done go through and trim the edges. The long side usually show some bump edges just trim them off. Account for that too when your trimming your slits.

Done! Once you got it down a 2 yard blanket takes just under an hour to make.

As you can see these are popular here! You can wash them all you want. I wash them once a week (or more if needed) with hot water. The other 2 are over a year old and haven't been effected by washing. They are the warmest blankets ever!

If you're looking for deals on fleece I recommend checking out the fabric section at your Walmart. I got both the fleece fabrics from Walmart for under $25. The Hot Wheels one we found at Jo-Ann's and I probably paid $25 just for the top fabric.

If you have questions let me know!
Let me know too if you make one!