How To Give a Fleece Blanket a Crochet Upgrade!
Need a lighting fast handmade gift? Got a plain fleece blanket that needs an upgrade? It's so easy to transform a simple fleece blanket into something special with just a bit of yarn and my easy crochet scallop edge pattern. It's done in just two rounds and easy to complete in an evening (or less). Join me as we upgrade a blanket stitch by stitch!
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Hi friends! Several of you asked how to embroider your own blanket stitching if your blanket does not have it...here you go! www.fiberfluxblog.com/2012/11/how-to-embroider-blanket-stitch-edging.html
Something so simply with such a big impact ! One of those “Why didn’t I think of that ?” moments !!
Walmart sells similar blankets with a blanket stitch and range from $2.97 on up. Tuesday Morning has some sweet deals on baby blankets. That doesn’t guarantee the stitch is there or secure but it’s a start. I think seeing you do this gives folks an idea to use in their own projects. I thought of the skip rotary blade, too for those blankets or fabric cuts waiting to be prettied up. I’ve also seen people mark on their fingers a guide to do their own. Jennifer, I appreciate your time and gift for teaching, some will find fault regardless which is a shame and a waste of positive energy. Keep the videos coming! (And anyone who doesn’t like your videos can feel free to move along!)
@cheryllovell2867
4 жыл бұрын
I have used skip rotary blade on just regular fleece and it works great and makes nice gifts. I crochet for the homeless and make long fleece scarfs and put a crochet border around it and it is so pretty. I really like working with them.
@cherylinchrist4826
Жыл бұрын
Could someone explain how you use a skip rotary? Maybe a video?
@kimeichelberger4947
Жыл бұрын
@@cherylinchrist4826 use the skip rotary the same as any other. It cuts slits that are evenly spaced and you crochet into those slits.
@cherylinchrist4826
Жыл бұрын
@@kimeichelberger4947 Thank you, I ordered it today in Amazon. Having a great time crocheting!
I make these from scratch for babies, teens and adults!!! Everybody loves them. Sometimes they like them more than full crocheted blankets. 🥴🤣
Thank you so much for this tutorial. A neighbor made a similar blanket for my son when he was a baby. She used two pieces of flannel purchased from the fabric store (wrong sides together) and mercerized cotton thread. It was well loved and well used! My son will be 36 in a couple of months and I still have this blanket! 😊
Nice! I have purchased many fleece blankets with stitching around them from Walmart. As a beginning crocheter I can can go to town practicing on these without having to spend money on additional equipment or supplies. Who knows, I might be lousy at crochet and switch to cross stitch. Thanks so much for sharing!
Oh wow this really changes the entire blanket. Thank you for sharing this, it's gorgeous
I'm currently doing this, but with fleece that hasn't been made into a blanket yet. I used a skip cutter to make holes in the edge for me to crochet the boarder on.
What a great idea! The scallop edge is so pretty. Thanks!
This is really sweet. Love all your ideas! Thank you 🤩
So beautiful. New and lovely blanket for given by love ones.
Wow, what a great project. Cannot wait to get some of these blankets and get busy. Thank you for sharing.!!!
this is so beautiful! Thank you so much for your creativity! and it is so simple!
I work with a dog rescue and I make these for the puppies I foster. Dirt and smelly things can’t stay in a fleece blanket. I wash on high and dry hot too. I take stacks of them to adoption events because they keep dogs warm, thrown on the ground inside the wrap pen makes the ground softer and more comfortable for the puppies and it brightens the wrap pens no matter what surface we are working on. I too use a skip stitch blade. That saves me time and stress on my hands. I want to get to the place that I can send a soft, warm blanket home with every adopted dog regardless of age. Everyone needs a soft place to land.
That looks so beautiful I love it!
What a fantastic idea! Thank you for sharing.
That blanket is beautiful. Thank you! My next project.
So much prettier than the fringe, which wears out and stretches and gets ugly looking. Great video, thank you.
Beautiful, nicely done.
What a fantastic idea! Love this!💖
Good idea. I’m going to look for a store bought blanket w/ the bottom hole stitch around. I’ve made tons of these type of receiving blankets out of yardage flannel......but you have to poke your own holes in them. Then I use pearl cotton to do the crochet edging. But Im going to give it a try your way. Thanks for a great video.
Yes if it's Cotton & soft. Very Pretty 👍🌸🕊️
this is really interesting i think i will try this on a few of my blankets
This is ADORABLE!!!!
I love this! Thanks so much
You can get a rotary cutter blade that cut little holes for using fleece that dosent have this
Thank you I love your tutorials
So glad to see this I have waned to try this 💕💕👍
Great idea❤
I love your border and easy to follow instructions
Great idea!
I love this! ❤️
I have done that beautiful work in a blue color fleece blanket with pink yarn. It looks so cute.Thanks a lot.i will add a crochet flower or embroider the name of my baby in one corner . It will be more cute.
Great idea! Thank you!
Beautiful!
Very pretty Jennifer!
Great job! Pleasant voice!!
Very nice instruction
Excelente!👍
I wish you would make a video on how to do the blanket stitch. I'd really like to do this but I'm a visual learner-can't follow photo instructions very well I need a video...lol Please make a video:):)
I am making this for my newborn sister en i enjoy it
I have a 120yard skein of yarn. Do you think that would be enough to do this or would I need more?
Beginner question... I see that you used Red Heart Super Saver, I am about to order some and I am wondering how many skeins you used for this project OR how many blanket edges could you make out of one skein??
If i did this with a cotton yarn instead of acrylic, what size would you recommend?
where is your link for me to view how to make the blanket stitch?
This is Sooo Pretty, but I don't know how to crochet. I was wondering if I could take soft, a little fluffy yarn & Sew that around the edges ? I saw a thin hole puncher for fabric at Joanns I think. ? Ok Thank You, They do need a little upgrade sometimes. Some people don't like the fringe, on the other fleece blankets, So trying to find a way to make it prettier & with more class
How do you add the blanket stitch to fleece
Where can you find a baby blanket with that stitching on it?
Hi, Can you tell me what kind of camera you are using?
Wherecan I buy the prepared fleece blanket
What border would you recommend for an 8 year old boy
Happy birthday
What would be a nice stitch on a boys blanket that's less frilly looking? TY
@fiberflux
4 жыл бұрын
Great question! You could always try working the first round only of the pattern...still nice looking but not as fancy!
@marijoheitman2577
4 жыл бұрын
Could even do two or three SC rows around for a thicker but plainer edge
@luwandaartrelle4250
4 жыл бұрын
I never thought to add an edge to a fleece blanket. Great idea!!!
Did u sew the blanket stitch?
Olá Muita linda uau UAU
Where did you find the blanket at a reasonable price? I see quite spendy ones and often without the blanket stitch. Thank You.
@josephsnyder4612
4 жыл бұрын
I know this is kinda late but If you have a Walmart near you they usually have $1-$2 fleece blankets a little smaller than a twin size bedspread!
Hi! I scanned through your blanket playlist and couldn't find the tutorial to add a blanket stitch. Is this done with a sewing machine? Or can it be done by hand somehow?
@bonniefurney4987
3 жыл бұрын
Did you find out how to sew the blanket stitch...i too couldn’t find it either.
@judydurham9131
2 жыл бұрын
Link is in the comments
I was so excited, ran out to Walmart, they had no such blankets!! 😞😞. Where can I find these??
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What size hook did you use?
@strivingformindfulness2356
4 жыл бұрын
Luwanda Artrelle @2:25 she says it's a 5.5 millimeter hook.
@luwandaartrelle4250
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you.😇
Hi, this is lovely, but could you please give U K terminology from time to time for us crotcheterses in the the U K ? Thank you very much.
@fiberflux
4 жыл бұрын
Hi there! This may help: www.fiberfluxblog.com/2014/08/us-and-uk-crochet-terms-chart.html
so much easier to just push through the fabric with a 1mm crochet hook
:)
I am just a 10 year old girl
quit with the hand movements you are making me dizzyyyyyyy.