How to Make a Blanket

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Measure out two strips of fleece material as big as you want your blanket to be.

   You will probably want between
   1.5 and 3 yards of each fleece.
   
   You can choose any color or pattern you desire.
   
   You can mix and match patterns and solids by using a single color on one side of the blanket and a patterned print on the other.
   
   In this case you will need one piece of each style you plan to use.
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   Step 2: Lay your first piece of fleece with the rougher side facing up and then lay the second yard of fleece on top

   Make sure that the rough sides of the fleece are facing one another and that the fuzzy sides are facing outward. , Use the lines on your template to ensure a straight cut. , Place it in one corner of the blanket and cut the fleece around it so that a square is cut out of the corner.
   
   Repeat for the remaining three sides of the fleece. , Pin the tape measure down so that it doesn't move. , Usually 1-inch strips are used.
   
   Only cut to just below the tape measure line. , You should now have fringes along all sides of the fleece. , Complete for each fringe on the blanket.
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   Step 3: soft side facing up.

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   Step 4: Place a self healing mat under the fleece and use a rotary cutter to cut off the rough edges of the fleece.

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   Step 5: Cut a 4-inch by 4-inch square out of thick paper.

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   Step 6: Take your tape measure and lay it across the fleece from the top of one right angle to the other so that there is a 4-inch strip of fleece below the tape measure.

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   Step 7: Cut the 4-inch section into strips any thickness you want using your scissors or rotary cutter.

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   Step 8: Repeat for the remaining three sides of the fleece

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   Step 9: making sure to pin the tape measure in place.

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    Step 10: Separate the top layer of fleece from the bottom layer of fleece for each fringe and tie the two together in a double knot.

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