Free pattern – make your own cozy fleece Slanket, Snuggie or Snuglet
December 3, 2008 by Chloe Findlay-Harder
Filed under Home & Living
Whether you call it a “Snuggie” a “Slanket“, “Snuglet” or just that big fleece blanket with sleeves, they’re popular, and at this time of year – it’s no wonder! You can curl up on the couch with a cup of tea and your needlework, stay warm and keep your arms free all at the same time.
But you’d rather make your own instead of shelling out $50? Luckily, my lovely friend Karen found a great free pattern to make your own Snuglet!
Welmoed’s Sewing Room has created a PDF how-to for sewing your own fleece blanket from 3 yards of polar fleece. I’ve seen fleece on sale for as low as $5, so it’s a lot more economical to sew your own when you can find the fabric on sale 
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I love this idea because the ones in stores say they are made roomy and they aren’t. Maybe people who can craft can make better ones.
Wow, that is so cool! I’ve seen them advertised, but I agree with Amythyst: we can probably make ‘em much better.
Thanks so much for the link.
Thank you for a fun, easy pattern. I loved making this. I was going to order a Snuggie but I was very disappointed in their quality (cheap, thin fleece) and shipping charges. I too felt sure I could make it myself and probably make it nicer. Sure enough, with this pattern it was a snap. Guess what everyone in my family is getting for Christmas!?
I tried making a snuggie today but had trouble fitting the sleeve into the blanket – the armhole oval seemed too large for the sleeve.
How does it work? I hope someone can help
because I’d like to make this as a Christmas gift and time is running short.
Hi Lana,
Have you tried stretching the arm to fit the armhole as you sew it? You can also try notching the arm around the shoulder opening – that can give you a little more ease as well.
If there’s a big difference between the armhole and the sleeve, try sewing an extra piece of fabric all the way around the armhole. That should give you enough extra fabric to attach the arm to.
Hope this helps!
Chloe
Yes, the sleeve hole is a tad too big, but I just pinned the sleeve to the opening, fitting the larger opening to the sleeve. There will be a little pleating in the fleece, but it really won’t show. Try to fit the hole evenly all the way around so you won’t have one big pleat. I have made a second snuggie and I did reduce the sleeve hole a little. I hope this helps!
I’m so excited… I just took my two snuggies to be monogrammed. They will be sooo cute!
Thanks for the suggestions! I’ll try again tomorrow.
Amy, how much did you reduce the sleeve hole on your 2nd snuggie?
Lana,
Not by much. I think my oval ended up close to 8 and 1/2 inches long by 6 inches wide. It was easier to fit the sleeve to the hole. Good luck, I’m sure your snuggie will turn out great!
All my kids have these on their Christmas list, so I was thrilled to find this pattern! Santas elves have a lot of work to do in the next 14 days!!! Thanks for posting this!
Or buy a comfy house coat, and turn it around backwards. Thats all it really is.
I will make one for a child size 10. Any sizing suggestions? For genuine Polartec go to http://www.milldirecttextiles.com or 978-686-7700 X223
I have bought there twice. Thanks for your input.
the pfd how-to download is damaged somehow would like to have pattern for snuggie. i have adobe reader-9 so should be able to download.could someone send to me .thanks
I cannot find the pattern and get it for the snugglie can someone sentd it to me
Hi Ann – try downloading the pattern again, it’s working for me
Hi Ruth – have you clicked on the highlighted text “PDF how-to” in the post above? That’s where the pattern is
Hope this helps!
Chloe
OR, maybe you could use this newfangled invention called a ROBE. It’s a blanket, but your arms are free! It’s also adjustable!
Wow ! thanks so much for this pattern ! I had ordered a snuggie but it was back-ordered, i cancelled as I wanted it as a xmas gift. then struggled with how to make one — and here you have done it for us ! thank you very much and happy holidays to all you creative persons !!!!
Hi all,
Please don’t make these for your kids or grandkids. If they ever use them, it will be as part of a cloak-ish costume. I think you guys need to either turn up the heat or put a sweatshirt on if you cant comfortably have your arms leave the blanket. And a ’snuggie’, is just a robe you’re wearing backwards, kinda like Kriss Kross. Who’s Kriss Kross? exactly. Wearing backwards clothes is dumb.
Wonderful Pattern! My nephews wanted these for Christmas this year and they are so quick and easy. I did take Amy’s suggestion and make the arm holes 8 1/2″ x 6″. They turned out wonderfully! Thank you for posting this pattern!
Me and my friend agree these are just backwards robes!
I made the sleeves 14″ instead of 12″. That worked much better.
Hi
I would like to find pattern for fleece shawl with pockets. thanks
I think the kids here are right – this is a robe worn backwards – but much nicer. How do I know that? because I wear my robe backwards on cold evenings and it looks really dumb.
Hey kids, not everyone has central heating!
I’m definitely making one of these for myself
Yes they are kind of like a robe worn backwards, but if you notice they are much longer than a robe and much roomier. So this ends up being a cross between a robe worn backwards and a blanket, since if I wear my robe backwards it’s not as roomy as a blanket and it doesn’t cover my feet unless I tuck my legs up. I also have no desire to make everyone else in my family hot when I’m too cold – since I have low blood pressure I’m usually shivering when everyone else is comfortable.
Me too, Pam. My DH is nice and warm while I sit in the same room freezing. My hands and feet are always cold this time of year due to Raynaud’s.
Does anyone have the directions to make a childs size snuggie thanks
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Does anyone have directions for a child size snuggie
Thanks
sewgood58@live.com
Thanks so much for the pattern, your a God send.
I’m making one for my husband as he has to spend much time in his recliner due to back problems.
This is going to be so much better then the ones advertised on TV which charge an arm and a leg for shipping plus may takes a very long time to get judging from all I have read on line.
And to those of you that say turn up the heat…..not everyone lives in well insulated homes with central heating, also not all of us can afford large gas bills either.
How do I download the free pattern for the blanket with sleeves. I’ve tried everything.
Hi Margene,
First of all – do you have the latest edition of Adobe Reader? If you don’t – try downloading, it’s a free program available online from Adobe:
http://get.adobe.com/reader/
Once you have the latest version, click on the link in my post that says “PDF how-to”. That should open up as a one page document. In the top left-hand corner of your browser window there is a little floppy disc icon. Click it and that should allow you to save the pattern to your computer.
If you’re still having problems, try another browser platform. I use Firefox, and haven’t had any problems.
Hope this helps!
Chloe
I’m looking for a child size pattern for the snuggie. Any one have one?
Thank you so much for the pattern, i’ve been looking for it for a long time.It will help for x-mas next year!
Thanks for the pattern info. My kids (7 and 10) wanted the ones on TV and I thought it looked like the perfect thing for Michigan winter. We couldn’t find any in stock anywhere and I wasn’t going to pay 9 bucks each in shipping.
I found the pattern and have now made 1 adult size and 3 kids sizes. Pretty good for someone who doesn’t sew. They love them and now don’t fight over who has more of the blanket when watching TV on our cold winter nights. I need to make one for me because my husband won’t give the other on up! We do laugh because we look like some weird cult sitting around the living room, but at least we are a warm cult!
Paula, could you tell me how much yardage you used for the child ones? I want to make some for grandsons. Also how much you cut off for the sleeves. Thanks
Donna,
Just remember than my idea of sewing is just buying a new one of whatever ripped!
Joanns had No-Sew Fleece throw kits on sale. It included two 48″ by 60″ pieces of fleece, one plain and one patterned. I used the patterned piece for the body and the other piece for the sleeves. We bought two kits for $15 each and were able to make 3 kid size snuggles because we got three sets of sleeves out of one whole piece.
The shorter length is great, it still covers their feet but isn’t long enough to trip on. My girls are 10 and 7 and it fits both fine.
The armholes were 9 inches from the edges and were 6 by 4. I gave them a pretty big neck fold, if you have a taller kid then you could put the armholes closer to the top.
The sleeves were larger around than the armholes so I sewed some gathers in.
One thing I found out, the kids love that their sleeves are a different color than the fabric. They can put them on a lot easier. When they used the big one they could never put it on by themselves.
Paula, thanks for your fast reply,I have a piece of fleece just about a yard, and another piece that is a different color that I can use for the sleeves. Sounds like that works well in helping kids get into it. Can’t wait to try it. thanks again, Donna
please let me know the directions for a child size
Sandra
Sandra, read the comment from Paula, She explained how she did it.
Child Size
Body – 48″w x 60″L
Oval for armhole – 6″h x 4″w
But what are the dimensions for the arms??
My 7 year old granddaughter called a few minutes ago and said, “Marmoo, will you make me a Snuggie?” How could I refuse? I’ll use the child size dimensions (48″ W x 60″ L). How far are the armholes (6″H x 4″W) from the center fold? What are the dimensions for the sleeves? I’ll by fleece on Wednesday (Jan 14) so please help be by Tuesday night.
Does anyone have the measurements of the arms for the child size snuggie?
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Chloe
I just made an adult “Snuggie” for myself–took about 30 min utes!! The dimensions for a child-size snuggie will help me if I get them by Wednesday when I get fleece.
Our homemade snuggies are going to come in handy with the funky weather we are having in Michigan lately.
My husband took one 60 by 48 piece, folded it the short way and we got three sets of arms out of it! Cut each arm piece in half and you will have 6 arm pieces at 20 x 24 each.
The placement for the armholes was created by folding the fabric in half then measuring 6 inches from the top and 6 inches from the fold.
We measured the distance between the arms of our oldest and used that for all of the snuggies. If your child is taller or you want less of a cowl neck you can make the sleeves closer to the top.
I toyed with the idea of making a foot pocket at the bottom but I knew my kids would try to walk and kill themselves. But I still think it’s a good idea for a grownup
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Thats why I loved this project, you don’t have to be skilled to pull it off. This went way better than the time I tried to quilt! And my misshapen afghan.
Well have fun and ask if you need anything else. I still need to make one for myself!
Thanks so much, but I always get in a hurry. I cut the armholes about 9″ from the top and about 8″ from the center. I measured the circumfrance of the armhole and got 18″ so that’s how wide I made them. I’ll sew this evening–too bad I can’t wear my “Snuggie” while I sew!! Thanks for your help.
Please help, I cannot find the pattern for the snuggie. I have looked and looked and just can’t see it. Please send it to me.
Please help, I cannot find the pattern for the snuggie. I have looked and looked and just can’t see it. Please send it to me.
Hi Lynn, the link for the pattern is the highlighted text in the post above saying “PDF how-to”. Scroll up to the actual post, click on the words and it will open as a separate link.
Chloe
well, it might be a gown on backwards, but how many other things that our kids want for Christmas esentially the same as something else they already have, just a different color, or name? Thank you so much for the pattern, I will be making one for my 6yo this weekend as a cozy winter pressie – and good for traveling or camping too!!! (and yes, he does have a perfectly functioning bathrobe made of cozy fleece that he wears over his jammies
Paula , just wanted to let you know that the child snuggie came out great. The measurements were perfect for the sleeves.