How to Make a Tied Fleece Blanket (No Sewing Required!)

Author:
Robin Edmondson
Updated date:
Aug 26, 2021

Robin lives in the San Francisco Bay Area. She has three children and loves to share her craft project tips.

Learn how to make this super soft tied fleece blanket

Homemade Fleece Baby Blanket Without Sewing

I can barely sew on a button, but I do like crafty stuff. This fleece blanket was easy to create and has a homemade touch without sewing. I made two of them as baby gifts for good friends. Fleece fabric is soft—perfect for baby gifts—and you can adjust the size to fit a crib or bed. Another plus about this project: It's very forgiving of minor mistakes!

What You Will Need

2 pieces of fleece fabric (see notes about size below)
Sharp scissors (they get really dull after this project)
Tape
Paper clips

Blanket Size: How Big?

One of the most common questions I am asked about this project is how long to cut the fabric. My recommendation is to go to the fabric store and ask the attendant to cut the fleece to the dimensions you want.

Standard twin blanket: 66 x 90 inches
Standard crib blanket: 45 x 60 inches

Note: There are 36 inches in a yard.

Tied Fleece Blanket Tutorial

Below is a complete how-to guide. Read on and find comments from others who have made this blanket. Feel free to leave your own comment with any questions or tips!

Are you ready? Let's do it!

Step 1: Choose Your Fleece

Buy your fabric. You can buy it on Amazon (they have some great fabrics) or go to a fabric store like JoAnn's Fabric. Choose two for each blanket, one for each side. I prefer a pattern and a solid. The two fleeces should have the same texture and thickness. Make sure neither is too thick, or it will be really difficult to cut.

Step 2: Cut Fleece Pieces to Size

If you go to a fabric store, ask the attendant to cut both pieces the same size. I chose to have each piece of fleece cut to one yard in the blankets pictured above. If you want a larger or smaller blanket, cut accordingly. I found the one-yard size was perfect.

Step 3: Clip Pieces Together

At home, lay the fleece pieces down evenly on top of each other, and clip them together so they don't move.

After choosing two types of fleece and cutting them into equal pieces, clip two layers together with a paper clip.

Step 4: Fold Up and Tape

Choose an edge to start with and fold the two layers up about an inch and a half. Use four or five pieces of tape to secure the fold. Make sure that your fold is even.

Fold the fabrics up about an inch and a half and tape along one side. Cut until you reach the top (solid green).

Step 5: Cut Along the Folded Edge

Begin cutting along the folded edge. Make your cuts about an inch apart and just past the end of the fold. Continue until you finish the entire side. Be sure to cut evenly.

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