How do I make a hand-tied fleece blanket?
Cut two pieces of fleece several inches larger than the size of your desired blanket. To determine the size, add the size of the finished blanket plus twice the length of the fringe plus 2 inches for the knots. For a 36-by-36-inch throw with a 4-inch fringe, cut the fabric 46-by-46 inches.Lay one piece of fabric on a flat surface with the right side facing down. Lay the other piece of fabric on top with the right side facing up and the edges aligned. Pin if necessary. Use scissors or a rotary cutter and a slotted ruler to cut slits through both layers of fabric all the way around the edges of the blanket. Cuts should be 1 inch longer than the finished fringe and 1 inch apart. For a 4-inch fringe, cut slits 5 inches long and 1 inch apart around all four sides of the blanket.Tie the top and bottom fabric together using overhand knots all the way around the blanket. Two edges of the fleece will be stretchier than the other two, so be careful not to pull those knots too tight.
