Here's the directions to make the blankets, of course if you are making for doggies you would make smaller.
Fleece Throw No Sew Pattern, Step One
Although the throws can be made in any size desired, since most fleeces are sold in approximately 54' widths, the ones I've done are 54" by 54.
Gather supplies
· 1 1/2 yards of patterned fleece
· 1 1/2 yards of coordinating (solid) fleece
· sharp scissors
· large straight pins
· Spread out both pieces of fabric on a large flat surface.
· With right sides facing OUT, smooth fabric out until there are no wrinkles or fabric bunching.
· Pin the two pieces together a few inches from the edges, don't worry if one piece is slightly larger than the other.
Trimming the edges
· Trim off the unsightly selvage edges of the fabric
· Also trim the fabric so that both pieces are the same size,
· After trimming, smooth fabric out again so there is no bunching or wrinkles in the two pieces
Cut a 4" square out of each corner of the fabric.
The size of the fringe depends on your personal preference. The width and length can be adjusted to the look desired. Do a few test "ties" before cutting all the fabric.
This picture shows the reverse side of the throw, with 5" cuts.
· Cut 4" to 5" slits in the fabric, approximately 3/4 to 1" wide
· If a 5" cut provides the desired look, you will have to adjust the 4" corner cut to a 5" corner cut.
· Right side of the throw shown with 5" cuts.
Now the fun part -- tying the fringe.
· Starting at one corner tie the first two pieces of fringe together. Remember you are tying the patterned fleece to the plain fleece.
· Tie with a double knot -- the knot shouldn't be super tight.
· Tie a few fringes in on each corner (which helps keep the fabric straight).
{li]Finish tying the rest of the fringe around the throw.
· The Finished Product! |