Directions for the no-sew fleece blankets

[Paul's Mom...Terri]

Here is a one page easy pattern for the No-Sew blankets:

SUPPLIES:
- Good pair of scissors
- Tape measure or ruler
- Two 2-yard lengths of coordinating fleece
- 4"x4" cardboard template with 1" intervals marked on opposite edges

DIRECTIONS: Please read before starting your blanket.Each step is important.

- Lay out fleece wrong sides together (if "wrong" sides are evident)
- Match up edges
- Pin sides together to keep them in place while you knot
- Cut off rough edges
- Cut a 4"x4" square out of each corner
- Using the template, make 4"deep cuts at 1" intervals around all 4 sides
- Starting in one corner, tie overhand knots close to blanket edge - use one strip
from top fleece and one from bottom fleece. Make sure your knot is tight.
- Knot EVERY OTHER pair of strips until you are all around the blanket one time
- Turn blanket over and knot the same way until you have tied all your knots

HINTS:

- Use your template as a guide to keep cuts even and equally deep
- Keep your knot tie tension steady while tying your knots so you don't over-stretch your fleece
- Snug knots will hold well through washing/drying
- HAVE FUN!!!!

Thanks Maryann!!!