Category Archives: Fleece Blankets

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Posted on May 1, 2014 by Linda @ alottastitches

A while ago I explained how I make holes in fleece fabric so I can add a crocheted yarn border. But I understand that not everyone wants to spend the $$ for a rotary cutter and special skip-stitch blade or … Continue reading →

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#13 & 14 Two Blue Fleeces

Posted on March 31, 2014 by Linda @ alottastitches

The pre-hemmed plaid blanket came out looking great! I used my usual pattern for its crocheted border. The machine hemming gives the back a more finished look than the rolled raw edge that my blankets usually have. Even so, I … Continue reading →

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Extra Easy

Posted on March 26, 2014 by Linda @ alottastitches

I thought that I should make some more fleece blankets for the foster kids –  Good grief, I haven’t done any since #61 & 62 before Christmas! – but sometimes I have a real hard time shifting my mental gears … Continue reading →

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#61 and 62 – From To-Do to Ta-Dah!

Posted on December 18, 2013 by Linda @ alottastitches

Last week it suddenly dawned on me that if I didn’t take the time to dig out any Christmas fleece prints that happened to be in my stash they’d be stuck up in our attic until next Christmas. Here’s what … Continue reading →

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#48 and 49 – Two Brights

Posted on October 21, 2013 by Linda @ alottastitches

Sometimes simple is best. A plain RED fleece with a rainbow border. And for the train enthusiast who loves Red and Purple – I do hope there is one! – we have this fun combo. Two cheerful blankets sure to … Continue reading →

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#45 and 46 – Autumn Fleeces

Posted on October 7, 2013 by Linda @ alottastitches

You never know quite what you’re getting when you buy a wrapped remnant. Fortunately, almost every time I’ve opened one I’ve found a flawless piece that I got at a bargain price. Yay! But once in a while you discover … Continue reading →

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#43 and 44 – Seeing Double

Posted on October 4, 2013 by Linda @ alottastitches

What a FUN fleece print! I don’t remember exactly where I got such a BIG piece of fleece, probably at Savers. It certainly wasn’t a remnant at JoAnns, because it was big enough to make TWO 33 x 56″ kids’ … Continue reading →

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#41 and 42 – The Blues

Posted on September 23, 2013 by Linda @ alottastitches

I loove this shade of blue! And the variegated yarn is so pretty too. It’s from a partial skein. Can’t remember if it was a donation or a thrifty find. No matter, it turned into a beautiful border! I struggled … Continue reading →

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Fleece Blanket Tutorial – Part 2

Posted on September 11, 2013 by Linda @ alottastitches

A Simple Two-Round Crochet Edging Generally, I’m going to follow the Project Linus ‘Skip-Stitch Blade Instructions’ for a crochet edging but, since I rounded off the corners on my piece of fleece, I’ll make a couple of small changes. Finding … Continue reading →

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# 38 & 39 – Two More for Girls

Posted on September 9, 2013 by Linda @ alottastitches

With so much Pink, I’m pretty sure the first fleece that I edged with crochet went to a foster girl. Then last week I did three fleece blankets for boys. So today I’m evening the score with Crazy Daisies and … Continue reading →

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