This 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:
- Scissors (I use fabric scissors but regular scissors will work!)
- 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)
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.
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.
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.
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!
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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!
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I prefer the paw print pattern, they are very cute
I would love the dog print patterns 🐾🐾I have 2 FurBabies and anything to do with doggies items I melt to pieces.
The paw print, but they are both so BEAUTIFUL! !!
I think the paw prints are cute
I love the flourish print. It is so stylish and perfect.
My pack would love either print, but my favorite is the paw print one 🙂
My pack would love either one, but my favorite is the paw print one 🙂
I love the paw pattern!
Both are beautiful patterns add a little bit of Wynston glitter and makes it all the better.
What ever Wynston chooses for me!
My Chihuahua would love either pattern but I like the flourish pattern best 🙂
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.
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!
I think I like the flourish pattern more!
i like the paw print pattern! these are so cute!
My Chihuahua would love the paw print…and thank you for the instructions of how to make one.great idea!
Paw print
I love the brown flourish pattern!!
I love the paw print design!
I like the paw print.
I love the paw print pattern.
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.
I would love the paw print!
They are both adorable but I really love the paw print one!
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… 😛
I prefer the paw print fabric.
I LOVE PAW PRINTS. MY DOGS LEAVE THEIR PAW PRINTS ON MY HEART.
I like the pawprint pattern.
I really like the pawprints!