How to Make a “Twice as Warm” Blanket
July 30, 2009 by Guest Blogger
Filed under Home & Living
By Guest Blogger Kathy Zengolewicz
Today I have a Twice as Warm Blanket for you to try and make. It’s very easy to make and it is beautiful enough to drape across your sofa when it’s not being used. It is made from two pieces of fleece, cut and tied. There is no sewing involved, so that makes it even easier. I told you it was easy to make and when you see the instructions, you’ll want to make one now! And it doesn’t take much time, either. I made theses blankets for each of my children for Christmas one year and they loved them.
Image: Kathy Zengolewicz
For your Twice as Warm Blanket you’ll need the following materials:
- 1- 2/3 yards of outerwear fleece – print or solid
- 1-2/3 yards of outerwear fleece – solid (if using two solid colors, you might want to using two different colors)
- Scissors
- A smooth cutting surface
Start by cutting each piece of fleece, after removing the selvage, into 56 or 58 inches square. Place the fleece pieces wrong sides together and pin to hold. Place the pinned pieces on a smooth surface, i.e. a table, and remove a five inch square from each corner. Work with one side at a time. Use a ruler to measure, cut the fringe five inches deep and one inch wide. If you can cut without measuring, that’s fine, but my hand isn’t so steady. I used chalk to mark my measurements and then cut. Once you have all of the sides marked five inches from the edge, it’s time to make your cut lines. Once you have all the cutting done, it’s time to tie it together. Using a double knot, tie the front and back fringe together. Complete this step around the entire blanket and you’re done.
The picture that I have here shows my blanket. That’s right, I actually made one for myself. I love my blanket, but I do think that they look prettier when you use a solid piece of fleece and a printed piece. But one thing is for sure, they’re both Twice as Warm.
Kathy Zengolewicz is an author, ghostwriter, editor and proofreader. To learn more about Kathy and her services, visit her website at kathyzengolewicz.com.
I’ve made several of these and they are always cheap, easy, and very warm!
I have some canvas I wanted to make into a picnic blanket, but I’m not good at hand sewing and it keeps messing up my friend’s sewing machine. Any idea if this technique would work well with canvas too?
Hi David,
I don’t know if it would work the way it is here, but maybe if you tried following the direction up to making the ties and instead maybe use some medium pony beads and glue them into place. That might work.
Good luck.
Kathy