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DIY No Sew Fleece Blanket For Pets and Humans!

January 10, 2017 By Amanda 29 Comments

no sew fleece blanketThis DIY no sew fleece blanket is my favorite DIY project. It’s inexpensive, simple to make and doesn’t take a ton of time. I’m going to show you how to easily make your very own no new fleece blanket! I make these for my pets (and the animal shelter) but they can be for humans also!

DIY No Sew Fleece Blanket

What you’ll need:

  • Fiskars fabric scissors
  • 2 pieces of fleece with different patterns (I used a half yard of each pattern, but you can use any amount depending on how big you want your blanket)

no sew fleece blanket

Directions:

Start by laying one of your fleece patterns on a flat surface. I like to use my kitchen counter. Cut the fabric if you need to make any adjustments to the size.

Lay the other fabric pattern on top of the first one. You want the edges to line up. You can trim any excess fabric, but it doesn’t have to be perfect. Be sure that the side of the fabric that you want facing out is on top and face down on the counter top.

no sew fleece blanket

Starting with one side of the fabric, you will cut rectangular pieces that are about 1 inch wide and 3.5 inches long. You want the pieces to be thin and long enough to tie a knot. Cut these pieces almost along the entire side of the fabric, but leave a few inches of fabric so you can cut a square out to make proper corners.

On each corner of the fabric you will want to cut out a square to ensure you don’t have funky corners of the blanket.

no sew fleece blanket

Now you can begin tying the rectangular pieces you just cut. Tie each of them in a simple knot. Don’t be afraid to pull and maneuver the fleece, as the fabric does tend to stretch. I like to straighten and pull on the fabric after I tie a few pieces. This keeps the blanket smoother and more square.

Continue the cutting and knotting process on each side of the blanket. If you get some bubbles in your fabric, don’t worry! Just pull the fabric a bit for it to straighten out. But there will probably be a couple of creases here and there when you’re finished.

no sew fleece blanket

Side Notes For Your DIY No Sew Fleece Blanket

I bought my fabric at Hobby Lobby but JoAnn Fabrics has a much bigger selection of fleece to choose from. I bought 1 yard of each pattern, which costed me about $13.00 total. I only used half a yard of each for the blanket I made, so the cost of the one shown above would have been about $7.00 or so.

What’s great about this no sew fleece blanket is that you can choose any colors, patterns or size you want! They make great gifts for pets and humans. You can use these blankets in a pet stroller, kennel or anywhere you’d like! You can even make them to donate to your local animal shelter!

no sew fleece blanket

Giveaway (NOW CLOSED)

Want to win a handmade fleece blanket made by yours truly?? I’m giving away TWO blankets! Each winner can choose if they want the brown flourish pattern with blue or black paw prints pattern with blue. Each blanket is about 24″ x 31″. These blankets are perfect for this cold winter weather!

Simply fill out the Rafflecopter widget below, and you’re entered! Good luck 🙂 *Open to US residents, 18+ years old. Click here for full disclosures.*

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Comments

  1. Jason Diehl says

    January 10, 2017 at 5:28 pm

    I prefer the paw print pattern, they are very cute

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  2. Jenny says

    January 10, 2017 at 5:32 pm

    I would love the dog print patterns 🐾🐾I have 2 FurBabies and anything to do with doggies items I melt to pieces.

    Reply
    • Hester Richardson says

      January 19, 2017 at 11:42 pm

      The paw print, but they are both so BEAUTIFUL! !!

      Reply
  3. Michelle says

    January 10, 2017 at 5:35 pm

    I think the paw prints are cute

    Reply
  4. Mandy says

    January 10, 2017 at 5:43 pm

    I love the flourish print. It is so stylish and perfect.

    Reply
  5. Amanda says

    January 10, 2017 at 5:44 pm

    My pack would love either print, but my favorite is the paw print one 🙂

    Reply
  6. Amanda says

    January 10, 2017 at 5:46 pm

    My pack would love either one, but my favorite is the paw print one 🙂

    Reply
  7. Crystal Bowman says

    January 10, 2017 at 6:06 pm

    I love the paw pattern!

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  8. Missy says

    January 10, 2017 at 6:17 pm

    Both are beautiful patterns add a little bit of Wynston glitter and makes it all the better.

    Reply
  9. Terri says

    January 10, 2017 at 6:27 pm

    What ever Wynston chooses for me!

    Reply
  10. Shelley P says

    January 10, 2017 at 9:30 pm

    My Chihuahua would love either pattern but I like the flourish pattern best 🙂

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  11. Darry says

    January 10, 2017 at 10:19 pm

    My favorite is the paw print but should my “Tyke” be fortunate enough to win, Wynston could surprise him with his choice. Thank you for sharing this useful craft idea.

    Reply
  12. Tori says

    January 11, 2017 at 4:45 pm

    Such a good idea! I did a blanket like this last year but I didn’t cut the strips long enough and they were so hard to tie. You live and you learn! I should re-try!

    Reply
  13. Emeryl says

    January 11, 2017 at 8:58 pm

    I think I like the flourish pattern more!

    Reply
  14. rachel says

    January 13, 2017 at 5:40 am

    i like the paw print pattern! these are so cute!

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  15. Brooke says

    January 13, 2017 at 1:29 pm

    My Chihuahua would love the paw print…and thank you for the instructions of how to make one.great idea!

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  16. Melody says

    January 13, 2017 at 6:24 pm

    Paw print

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  17. Stephanie says

    January 13, 2017 at 7:21 pm

    I love the brown flourish pattern!!

    Reply
  18. Pat Edwards says

    January 16, 2017 at 5:22 pm

    I love the paw print design!

    Reply
  19. Audrey Stewart says

    January 19, 2017 at 1:48 pm

    I like the paw print.

    Reply
  20. Jackie Preas says

    January 19, 2017 at 2:04 pm

    I love the paw print pattern.

    Reply
  21. Linda Szymoniak says

    January 19, 2017 at 2:05 pm

    I actually like both patterns, but think I like the pawprint one a bit better. For one thing, I think it wouldn’t show the dirt as easily and I have three rescued Treeing Walker Coonhounds who manage to find every tiny mud puddle and love to track dirt and mud into the house – and onto their blankets and beds.

    Reply
  22. Ann Cluck says

    January 19, 2017 at 2:11 pm

    I would love the paw print!

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  23. Brandi Dawn says

    January 19, 2017 at 3:43 pm

    They are both adorable but I really love the paw print one!

    Reply
  24. Laura Brendle says

    January 19, 2017 at 7:44 pm

    Aww they’re both super cute! I think my kitties would like the floral pattern and Tucker would just chew on the dog print one… 😛

    Reply
  25. Marilyn Nawara says

    January 19, 2017 at 8:07 pm

    I prefer the paw print fabric.

    Reply
  26. Sharon Gilbert says

    January 20, 2017 at 7:10 am

    I LOVE PAW PRINTS. MY DOGS LEAVE THEIR PAW PRINTS ON MY HEART.

    Reply
  27. Jordan says

    January 20, 2017 at 12:06 pm

    I like the pawprint pattern.

    Reply
  28. Mary says

    January 20, 2017 at 12:13 pm

    I really like the pawprints!

    Reply

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