Project Tutorial - No-Sew fleece blanket Variation(s)

This is a continuation of the tutorial on how to make No-Sew Fleece Blankets. I won't be repeating all the steps in as much detail, so if you haven't seen the first tutorial, you may want to look at it, first.

Size of Fringe, and direction of knots

The only difference between how I did this blanket and how I did the one in the first tutorial iss that I was still practicing the knots and they weren't as even, or pulled straight up-and-down.

This was made with the same technique and measurements as the first tutorial.

 This blanket was actually the first one I made. The fringe was cut at 2" wide instead of 1" wide. The knots weren't pulled flat against the blanket. They were also tied a bit tight, so it pulls the edges and the blanket .

With this one, I tied all the fringe on the first time around, instead of tying every other one. It didn't turn out bad, but it doesn't look nearly as finished and professional as the other blankets.

Knots weren't pulled flat against the blanket, so they stand up differently

Knots pulled too tight means the edges curl a bit and don't lay as flat.

 Different Fringe

The blankets in the first tutorial end up with a fluffy fringe on the side. There's also a way to tie the fringe so it lays flatter. It does make the finished area of the blanket a little smaller, but that's not always a bad thing.

Flat fringe gives a different effect.

For this fringe, you start the blanket the same way as for the fluffy fringe. Lay out your fleece, cut the selvedge, and trim your pieces to match.

Now - cut the corners. This time, you need to cut 6" squares out of each corner.

Thankfully, this is a forgiving project, because I didn't get an even square.

 Cut the Fringe 6" deep by 1" wide.

This is still easier with a template. Again, I used a scrap of fabric.

 Tie the Fringe

This is where this blanket varies the most from the other style. Tie both pieces of fringe in an overhand knot, using them as if they were one piece. (Imagine tying a knot in a single piece of string. It's the same basic idea.)

I tried to get pictures, but it is hard to show.

Wrap both pieces around one or two fingers

Tuck the end down through the loop

Gently tighten the knot

 Tighten the knot slowly so you can adjust the fringe if necessary, and make sure it's sitting where you want it. You want the knot close to the blanket, but not so tight that it pulls the blanket out of shape.

Another minor variation is available here. You can tie all the fringe from the same side of the blanket, and the coloring will all match. Or, you can tie every other fringe, then turn the blanket over, and the knots will be different colors.

This was tied made tying every-other fringe, then turning the blanket over.

This was made tying all the fringe from the same (green) side.

These are the ones I've done so far, but changing the knots a little can change the look of the blanket. Just remember to take your time, and make sure the knot is the way you want it before you tighten it all the way. They're a pain to pull back out.