Create the perfect cozy blanket for a chilly day or make some sweet homemade gifts with these EASY No Sew Fleece Blanket Instructions!
Then… be sure to also try making this gorgeous Fleece Scarf with Fringes, too!
No Sew Fleece Blanket Instructions
There’s nothing cozier than being wrapped up in a soft, warm blanket, right? That’s why I know you’ll love this easy No Sew Fleece Blanket Tutorial!
Sherry writes: "They make great gifts! Made them for my family a few years ago and they still cuddle with them!! Just made one for my grand dog!!"
If you’ve been wondering How to Make a Fleece Blanket… they’re actually such a cinch to make!
Not only are they fun to add to your home as a cozy throw, but fleece blankets also make the best Baby Shower gifts, and Christmas gifts for kids and adults!
Plus, if you wait for the fleece to go on sale… they’re so inexpensive to make, too!
So what are you waiting for? Check out these simple step-by-step instructions and learn how to make a fleece tie blanket…
What Type of Fabric to Use for a Fleece Blanket?
Fleece blankets are so simple to personalize. Just customize your fabric choice for each individual with a fun pattern that suits their decor or interests!
Here are some print ideas to get you brainstorming…
- Animals
- Camouflage
- Character themes
- Christmas prints
- Floral patterns
- Nature prints
- Paw print for pets
- Plaid
- Sport Teams, etc!
What Type of Fleece is Best for Blankets?
Following are my two favorite choices of fleece fabric when making cozy no sew blankets…
- Blizzard Fleece {Polar Fleece – thick, heavy, and warm}
- Anti Pill Fleece {Polar Fleece – just as cozy as Blizzard Fleece, but slower to develop pill balls when washing}
Both are soft, so my first choice is always the Anti Pill Fleece.
It can be slightly more expensive, but if you wait for a sale, it won’t be much more at all.
Do I Need Batting for a Fleece Blanket?
Nope… no batting is required for these Fleece Tie Blankets. You’ll simply use two layers of fleece tied together.
Easy-peasy!
Supplies Needed for a DIY Fleece Blanket
Here’s what you’ll need…
- Patterned Fleece
- Solid Colored Fleece
- Sharp Fabric Shears and Ruler… or a Rotary Cutter + Cutting Mat
How Many Yards of Fabric Do I Need for a No Sew Fleece Blanket?
For Small Blanket: (for babies, small kids, or pets) – 1 1/3 yards of Patterned Fleece + 1 1/3 yards of Solid Fleece
For Large Blanket: (for teens or adults) – 2 yards of Patterned Fleece + 2 yards of Solid Fleece
How to Make a No Sew Fleece Blanket
Here’s what you’ll do…
1. Line up both pieces of fleece. (with the ‘wrong’ or ‘dull’ sides facing in towards each other). Then lay that down on a flat surface. (floor, dining room table, etc.)
2. Trim off any extra pieces, so your layers are nice and even, then carefully smooth out any bumps.
3. Now cut a 4″ x 4″ square from each of the four corners.
4. Don’t toss the squares ~ I used my leftover fleece as backing on my Photo Coasters Craft Tutorial!
5. It’s time to start snipping! And speaking of snipping, I used to have a border collie named Roy that went bazerko every time I used a pair of scissors. He would run around the house like a crazy man, then come back for more.
The fixation got so strange, that we could just say the words “snip snip”… or just be completely silent and pretend to be cutting like a scissors with just our fingers, and he would go WILD!! 😉 Meet Roy…
Anyhoo… now back to the blanket ~ we’re getting sidetracked here!
To cut the fringes, you can either use a rotary cutter with a cutting mat, or if you don’t have one… simply use a ruler and sharp fabric scissors. I used my Fiskars Fabric Shears.
Pro Tip: Never use your fabric scissors to cut paper, as they’ll quickly become blunt. Designate them as fabric scissors only, and they will work like a charm!
6. Cut each fringe about 1″ wide, and 4″ long. (I went just under 4″, because I didn’t want my fringes to be too dangly.) You can even take a piece of masking tape at this point and tape it down across the blanket as your guide, so you don’t cut up too far.
7. Once you’ve completed the cutting, it’s time to start tying those knots! You can do a simple knot, or even try a different style of knot… on this blanket I did the right over left knot, then left over right knot on each section.
I guess it’s called the ‘Square Knot’? Whatever knot you choose, just be sure to double knot each time, so they don’t come undone. 🙂
And there you have it… an easy handmade gift! Have fun picking out your fleece ~ these are so many fun and pretty options!
I even made some manly ones for my little boys, and let them pick out the fabric.
One chose a deep dark blue with fish, and the other chose some green/tan camouflage fleece. That’s why I chose this fabric here, just to keep things girly in my own personal world. 🙂
How to Wash a Fleece Blanket
We’ve had a LOT of fleece blankets in our home over the years, and here is what I’ve learned to work the best when washing fleece to keep it soft…
- Use Only a Small Amount of Detergent
- Cold Water
- Gentle Cycle {with Lower Spin}
- Tumble Dry Low Heat
No Sew Fleece Blanket Reviews
What Your Frugal Friends Are Saying About This No Sew Fleece Blanket Tutorial…
Sherry writes: “They make great gifts! Made them for my family a few years ago and they still cuddle with them!! Just made one for my grand dog!!”
Joyce writes: “We love them! Easy project!”
Mar writes: “I made one for each of my daughters and they love them!!!”
Nicole writes: “So fun and easy to make, and warm!”
Suzy writes: “I make these for baby shower gifts as well as for gifts for family and friends”
Ellen writes: “I make these blankets ALL THE TIME!!! They are awesome holiday or birthday or anytime gifts. I enjoy making them!!!”
Nadine writes: “They are easy to make, and so nice”
Danielle writes: “My kids love these blankets. They have at least 3 – 4, over the years the characters have changed. I made my daughter one for her college last year for Christmas.”
Dianna writes: “Great gifts for the guys if you get the sports team fleece!”
Deborah writes: “Love these! So easy to make and everyone loves them!!!”
Pamela writes: “Fast and easy to learn, and make great Christmas gifts!”
Marie writes: “My daughter made several as gifts for friends. It’s super easy to make and you can make any size. It’s great for folks that have to go to their kids’ sports throughout the cool seasons.”
Lisa writes: “We were given one of these as a Christmas gift a few years ago and still use it – so warm & cozy!”
Jennifer writes: “I’ve done them 2 or 3 times! So fun, easy and simple!!!! They’re awesome for littles… so soft and comfy! I’ve given two as baby shower gifts!!!”
Mills writes: “I have made so many of these as gifts! (pillows too!!)”
Jessica writes: “I just made a blanket with matching pillows for my nephew. You can do any size pillow and I just cut about about 3 inches longer on each side of the pillow. I made 18 inch pillows so I cut the fleece at about 25 inches. Tip for pillows: watch the clearance section at stores like Kohl’s and stack the coupons on top of the clearance to get high quality pillow inserts for under $5.”
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So did you try making a blanket with this No Sew Fleece Blanket Tutorial yet?
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If you make an adult size using 3 yards, would you need to tack down at periodic intervals thru the 2 layers like a quilt? If not, wouldn’t it get all weird?
I pin my whole blanket together before I start. I also line the whole blanket then I use a rotary cutter and mat. I do all 4 corners first. I’ve come by this method from trial and error and it works best for me… I can do a blanket start to finish in about 45 minutes.
We use these blankets at church and have members pray over it and give it to those in need with medical issues. I wanted to donate some to use but wasn’t sure how to make it. Thanks!
Will the blanket bunch up with just sewing around edge? Or could you do this with just one layer of fleece?
My daughter has made these as graduation gifts for her kids friends. She uses the College colors and letters for them. The guys and girls always look forward to these.
Oops, kids’ friends. 🙂
I love it when people correct their punctuation!
As to the blankets ,I make handmade gifts for everyone.This is something I haven’t made. But like Linda said, I too have seen double packs of fleece blankets at Big Lots for $2.00- $5.00 . So they are cheaper and usually color coordinated. I think I might mix the backs up , and use the 3 braid technique so the other side is kind of a surprise.
I have made several of these from the VERY CHEAP fleece single throws that are sold at BIGLOTS or ANNAS LINENS that sometimes are on sale for $2.00-$5.00 each. This is often cheaper than buying fleece at fabric stores. I find cheap fleece throws bundled in pairs on sale a few times during the year and these usually are color coordinated. 🙂
I’m compiling a list of activities for my grandkids for when they visit and this is a great activity for the older ones that they can even help the smaller ones – the lesson will be the beginning of understanding knots (one of the coolest gifts my brother said he ever got from me was a knot tying kit). Back to the kids – they always have movie night @ their house, so they can make these and take them home and snuggle with them and have the pride of making them. Thanks so much for these instructions. They are so easy. I think even I can remember them and my wife will love it.
Thank you for the idea. I like especially that the measurements are shown also in centimeters. 🙂
Big “hello” from Europe
Several years ago we (my husband & I) made 7 of these for our grandchildren. After one blanket our hands were sore. We bought Black & Decker battery powered scissors and they were well worth it!!! The kids loved their blankets and are still using them. Great gift.
Love these 🙂 Will be giving as homemade gifts this year for Christmas!
Have fun making your blankets, Holly! 😉
~ Heidi
funny….my dog does the same thing w/ scissors or pretty much anything that he thinks could be used as a weapon. All I have to do is hold it and say, “hey Brew – its a we*pon” and he goes nuts! Same thing if I use my fingers to point a pretend g*n at him &/or sh&ot him. Quite strange, but funny
That’s hilarious, Jennifer! Aren’t dogs so funny?? I love your story… it totally made me laugh! 😉
~ Heidi