This single layer no-sew fringed fleece blanket makes a wonderful quick and easy DIY gift.
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You can easily personalize these blankets for the recipient by finding the right fleece color or pattern.
When Anna was born, the teenage girls at church made her a very simple, single-layer fleece blanket with fringe. It was the perfect stroller blanket, as well as a great play on the floor blanket, and Anna still loves to take naps with it! I thought the design was very clever, and I hadn’t seen it before. It was pretty easy to deconstruct, and today I’m sharing a tutorial so you can make one of these simple np sew fleece blankets yourself.
How to Make a Single Layer Fringed Fleece Blanket Craft
I bought some fabric for Emma to make one for my niece who is due to arrive any day now, and we took pictures of the steps so that you can make one of your own! I love that the edges look fancy but are so easy that even an eight-year-old can put this blanket together, with a little scissor help from an adult.
Single Layer No-Sew Fleece Blanket with Fringe Tutorial
Step 1: Start with a length of fleece fabric. Ours was a 1.5 yard length we bought at JoAnn Fabric and Crafts. Cut off the selvage, then cut small squares out at each corner. The sides of the square should be equal to the length you want your fringe to be. Our fringe is about five inches long.
Step 2: Cut your fringe. We cut ours roughly one and a half inches wide, and five inches deep. Fold it over as you cut it, as shown above. This helps you keep your fringe the same length (assuming you are too lazy to measure, like me). It also means you have everything ready for Step 3.
Step 3: Cut a small notch in the center of each fringe piece – on the fold that you made in step 2.
Cut notches all the way around the blanket. You are now ready for step 4.
Step 4: Pick up your blanket, and find one length of fringe. Find the notch you cut, and flip the same length of fringe through the notch – like those fancy flipped through pony tails.
In the photo above, Emma threads the end of her fringe through the hole. In the photo below she straightens it out:
BHere is a close up of the flipped through fringe:
And here you see one fringe that has been flipped, and others that are waiting. Make sure you flip all your fringes in the same direction (with the same side of the blanket up).
A No-Sew DIY Gift for All Ages
This is a quick and easy craft that makes a fun DIY baby gift! It’s also a great diy gift that kids can make to give as birthday presents for friends! Most of the no-sew fleece blankets that I have seen are double layer, which makes them very warm. The knots on the double blankets often come untied; this fringe stays put much more easily.
Have you ever made this easy fringed fleece blanket? Do you have a favorite quick and easy craft that you like to make, or that you have your kids make as DIY gifts? This DIY texture book is another favorite easy baby present. If you’re willing to put in some more time and effort, this crocheted baby pattern is adorable.
Please share links to fleece blankets you make using this tutorial on my Facebook page, or tag me on Instagram.
MaryAnne lives in Silicon Valley with her Stanford professor husband Mike and their four children. She writes about parenting through education, creativity, and play. Mama Smiles - Joyful Parenting is a space to share crafts, hands on learning activities, and family outings that enrich lives and bring families together.
Ticia Adventures in Mommydom says
Hmmmm….. My kids just tend to disappear and make stuff. But, they’re always big fans of making dollhouses and decorating peg dolls.
MaryAnne says
I love those dollhouse kit birthday gifts you put together a while ago!
Elisa | blissfulE says
Extremely clever, and perfect for those of us living in warm climates! Well done!!
MaryAnne says
Thank you, Elisa! We had a lot of fun making this!
jeannine: waddleeahchaa says
What a sweet little baby gift. Those simple things become so special.
Love this no sew blanket for the kiddos to have a try. I’ve seen these. Now I know the trick.
Ann says
This a a great gift idea for kids to make! The ponytail description was really helpful in understanding the flip through.
MaryAnne says
I’m glad you found that note helpful!
Pragmatic Mom says
It would be perfect for kids to make for their baby dolls… a mini version!!
MaryAnne says
Yes! And then it is an even easier project!
Jody says
Emma’s blanket turned out beautifully! I love that it is no sew – it looks like a lot fun to make.
MaryAnne says
It is a fun blanket to make, and this design does make great doll blankets too, if you want to try it on a smaller scale!
Natalie PlanetSmartyPants says
How interesting! I love the pattern you selected too! I am sure your new niece will love it as much as Anna loved hers!
MaryAnne says
Thank you! It will be fun if she loves it the way Anna has loved hers!
andiejaye says
i love love love that fabric!! wonder if our Jo-Ann store has it. and I’ve never seen the fringe flipped like that. so interesting!
MaryAnne says
I was so pleased to find it! It’s a great print.
Jen says
Emma Grace received a no fringe baby blanket when she was born and she still loves it. Great tutorial!
MaryAnne says
Thanks! They are lovely, simple blankets!
jacquishankly says
Love this tutorial. Such a simple but effective technique. Thank you for sharing.
Katy says
Could you do this with a double layer blanket??
MaryAnne says
Yes – you will just flip both layers through at the same time.
Mia Wenjen says
Makes a great gift that kids can make for others!
handmade by amalia says
What a clever technique. I’d love to give it a try.
Amalia
xo
Mia Wenjen says
What a nice gift for kids to make for their friends or relatives!