If you want to make a tie blanket but don’t love the look and feel of the knots, there’s a better alternative.  This new kind of no-sew fleece blanket takes the same amount of time as a regular tie blanket, but without those annoying knots and floppy fringe. 

Over half a million people have used my tutorial to create their own fleece blankets, and it’s SO easy that even my 10 year old can do it.  In just 30 minutes, you’ll have a beautiful fleece blanket to keep or give as a gift, and everyone will be begging to know how you made it!

Be sure to watch the video below to see step-by-step instructions to make the blanket. (If you are using an ad blocker, you might need to turn it off to see the video.)

If you like this post, also check out my other easy homemade blanket tutorials: how to make a tie blanket from fleece, no-sew fleece mermaid tail blanket pattern, and things to make with fleece scraps.  I also have a post that shows you how to make a no-sew baby blanket with minky fabric.

Why You Should Try This No Sew Blanket

I wanted to make the no-sew fleece blankets as easy as possible, so we had people bring one yard pieces.  We used two, one yard pieces for each blanket.  I have instructions to make yours bigger, but I don’t suggest going smaller.  This is a good size for a lap blanket or baby blanket.

What do you need for a No Sew Blanket?

• fleece in two different colors/patterns
  • Baby blanket: 1 yard each (2 yards total)
  • Child’s blanket: 1.5 yards each (3 yards total)
  • Adult blanket: 2 yards each (4 yards total)
• sharp fabric scissors
• yardstick or ruler
• masking tape (optional – to mark your cut line)

How do you make a No Sew Fleece Blanket without Knots?

Lay your two pieces of fleece out with wrong sides together. Cut off the selvage edges and trim them down so they are both the same size. If you’re making a baby blanket, cut it down more to be about 48 inches x 36 inches.  Next cut a 2 x 2 inch inch square out of each corner.

Now you want to cut two inch long slits that are one inch apart, like the photo below.  It helps to have a long yardstick or put some masking tape across the blanket for this part.  Do this on all four sides of the blanket.

Fold each of the fringe pieces in half, and cut a small slit in the middle.  If you want your blanket to lay flatter and/or have a little bit of a tidier edge, you can also make your slit closer to the end of the tab.  Not too close, or it might rip through.  I recommend experimenting with the look of the “braid” on some scraps first.

Now for the “braiding” part.  It’s not really braiding, more like crocheting, and it’s pretty simple once you get the hang of it.  Basically you want to take the fringe piece to the left and put it through the hole on the fringe piece to the right.  Pull it though, and that becomes the next hole that you use.  Make sure you grab both layers of the blanket and treat them as one.  If this is confusing at all, watch the video at the top of this post.  It will show you the entire process. (If you are using an ad blocker, you might need to turn it off to see the video.)

When you get to the end, separate the two layers of the last piece of fringe.  Put one of the layers through the starting hole.

Use the two layers of fringe to tie a double knot and then tuck it into the inside of the blanket.

That’s it!  A completely no-sew fleece blanket with a braided edge!

No Sew and Tie Blanket FAQs

Take a look at these other posts:

How to make a Fleece Blanket from Scraps

20 Things to Make with Fleece Scraps

How to Make a Blanket for a Baby

How to Make a Tie Blanket from Fleece

No-Sew Fleece Mermaid Tail Blanket

How to Make a No-Sew Blanket with Minky Fabric

How to Make a Weighted Blanket

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