How to Tie a Homemade Blanket?

Tying a homemade blanket, often referring to a tie blanket made from fleece or similar fabric, involves creating decorative and functional knots along the edges to join two fabric layers together. This process eliminates the need for sewing.

Tying the Fringes: A Step-by-Step Guide

A tie blanket is typically made by cutting fringes around the edges of two layers of fabric. These fringes are then tied together one by one. The basic knotting method is straightforward and ensures the layers stay connected.

Preparing Your Blanket

Before you start tying, ensure your fabric layers are cut to the desired size and that equal-sized fringes are cut evenly around all four sides. It's common to cut fringes about 1 inch wide and 4-5 inches deep.

The Tying Process

Here's how to create the knot using the individual fringes:

1. Select Fringes: Take one fringe strip from the top fabric layer and the corresponding fringe strip directly underneath it from the bottom fabric layer.
2. Position Your Finger: As shown in the reference, put your finger underneath the combined fringes.
3. Create a Loop: Come up and over your finger (or simply guide the fringes) to make a loop with the two pieces of fabric strips.
4. Pull Through: Push the two pieces of fabric through the loop you just made.
5. Form the Knot: Pull the fringes all the way through the loop.
6. Tighten: To secure the knot, push up on the knot towards the blanket edge to make it snug.

Repeat this process for every set of fringes around the entire perimeter of the blanket.

Tips for Perfect Knots

• Consistency: Try to maintain consistent tension and knot placement for a neat finish.
• Tightness: Ensure knots are snug but not so tight they pucker the fabric excessively.
• Manageable Sections: Work on one side or a small section at a time to stay organized.
• Even Fringes: Having uniformly cut fringes makes the tying process easier and the final result tidier.

By following these steps for each pair of fringes, you effectively tie together the two layers of your homemade blanket, creating a cozy, no-sew finished product.