Fleece Tie Blankets

OK so it has been said before that the first child gets everything.  We have all heard that a MILLION times and me being "not the first child" may have even said it a time or two!  But for somethings it might be true!  For instance baby showers are often done for your first child so you get all those great new things and then the 2nd and 3rd etc kiddos just get the handmedowns.  And although I love handmedowns a lot (having 2 boys) the little ones need some things of their very own.

Why did I go into that big long speech??? (you're asking yourself)

Because at one of my showers for my first little man I got one of those perfect little fleece tie blankets.  It is perfect for snuggling on the couch, taking to the park for picnics, putting on his bed.....

Bottom line Mr. Max (the littlest) needed one to so I decided to make him one for Christmas (I know Christmas was a month ago). 

Yes I am just now getting around to finishing it up!!!!  (sometimes I am a tiny little teeny bit of a procrastinator!)

The best thing about making a fleece tie blanket is that you don't even need to know anything about sewing.  It is a perfect project for anyone!  (and if your weather is anything like ours lately you may need and extra blanket...C'mon Summer!!!)


Want to make one for your very own not first child or maybe for a gift??? 

You will need

2 yards each of coordinating fleece fabric

Scissors

that is it....pretty simple right???

I started by lying the two layers of fleece out (in a big space) with wrong sides together.

Then I trimmed off the edges so that they would meet up together better. 

Next, I cut a 4x4 square out of each corner (this will help you have clean corners when you start tying).

Now just start cutting 4 inch (approximate) strips all around the blanket.

Lastly, just tie each of those slits.....and tie......and tie......  (this is fun to have someone cutting and someone tying but you can do it by yourself also).



Yay, your done!!!

These are fast and fun!  Fleece is always on Sale (and you know I love that!) for 50% off or more so next time you see a good sale grab yourself up some and make a fun little blanket!