How Do You Make A Crochet-Edged Polar Fleece Baby Blanket?
If you need a baby shower gift in a hurry, try making a polar fleece blanket with a hand-crochet edging. This no-sew project will take you significantly less time to complete than a hand-sewn baby quilt or a crochet throw, but it will still have a charming handmade look. You don’t need to be an expert crocheter to work up a cute crochet edge. As long as you know how to make a crochet chain and a single crochet stitch, you’ll have no trouble with the edging. Cut a piece of polar fleece fabric to measure 36 inches wide and 48 inches tall. Use a clear acrylic ruler and a rotary cutter to make accurate measurements and cut straight lines. Mark along the edge of your blanket where you want to anchor your crochet foundation. You need an anchor point for every crochet stitch in your first round. Make your marks with a disappearing ink quilting marker. Evenly space anchor points according to the weight of your yarn. If you’re using fingering weight yarn, leave 5/8 inch between each anchor poin
