How to Make a Cozy, No Sew Throw Blanket
Love cozy, luxurious throw blankets? Don’t feel like you have to spend a ton of money… See how to make a cozy, no sew throw blanket for less than $10!
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My powers of prediction sometimes fail me…
In my recent fall tour of my master bedroom, the #1 thing people commented on was not my gorgeous new mirror (though they did love it), nor was it my vintage dresser I painted blue (also a usual favorite). Nope, it was the throw blanket I diy-ed for less than $10. I even had one friend threaten to steal it. 😉 Who would have thought?!
So here is the promised tutorial for the famous blanket… Before I begin, though, let me say that I absolutely did not invent this idea. People have been making baby blankets and college throws like this for years; I just worked to use the same, simple, no-sew process to make a throw that has a more luxurious look. And I’m happy to say that I think I accomplished it.
Materials needed to make a no-sew throw blanket:
- 2-3 yards of high quality fleece material (I purchased mine at Hancock Fabrics while they were having a sale and spent less than $10 on 3 yards, but they don’t have an online store currently. I’ve seen great options at Joann’s, too, and I especially like this neutral one or this blue one)
- high quality scissors (I’m kind of obsessed with these 😉 )
How to make a cozy, no-sew throw blanket:
So easy, right? And really, I’m loving it as a layer for fall…
It looks great in almost any room and brings instant coziness to your space. Don’t you agree?
Love it, but I still say taking it would be even easier. 🙂
Hehe… hands off! 😉
So when you are finished making one for Kim…I’m next. Hah! Love it 🙂
Lol. In all my spare time… 😉
You,ve inspired me to make one for my bedroom. I have been looking for the right throw for ages and have not found exactly what I want, so I think this is just the ticket and fun to do! Thanks for sharing!
That’s great, Michelle. I hope you enjoy it!
Thank you! I didn’t realize that careful attention to the type of fabric used could make such a difference in the finished throw. I thought the only option was the bulky, super-fuzzy type.
Can’t wait to try this!
So glad to hear it, Jeanne! Have fun. 🙂
I have never made a throw. Thanks for the visual,now I believe I may try it myself:)
You are so welcome, Melinda. I hope you enjoy it!
Rats! Was hope you would say where to buy the throw. Hoping I can convince one of my girls to make one if I can find such lovely plaid fabric in those colors! Rachel, it looks absolutely lovely in your room!
Haha… Sorry, Linda! I hope you can convince your girls to make you one. 🙂 So glad you like it!
Beautiful! So, this is just a single piece of fleece, it’s not doubled? Or am I totally missing something?
It is just a single piece of 54″ wide fleece.
Did the selveges come surged?
Mine came with finished ends. I’m not sure if you’d call it surged, but the fabric was finished off. I haven’t ordered the others, so I’m not positive. Hope this helps!
Wha do you do with the raw edged up the length of the blanket?
On my fabric, it was really unobtrusive, so I just left it. I’m sure other fabrics might be finished differently, though, in which case a simple hem might be appropriate. I hope this helps!
Did you cut all the way around or just the short side?
Just the short sides. I hope this helps!
I don’t care for fleece – could you do this with a good thick cotton?
I think it would all depend on the fraying potential of the fabric. The fleece has body to it that makes the strips not feel stringy and it doesn’t fray where you’ve cut it, but if you can find a cotton with enough fluff that doesn’t fray, you could certainly try!
I love the idea of fleece!! So comfy, Am going to make some for Christmas presents this yearl
It will make a perfect, cozy gift! Thanks for stopping by.
I know this a dumb question, but is there a way I could print off how to make this throw?? I have to have instructions in front of me to refer back and forth to??!!
Not a dumb question at all! But unfortunately, I only have the web version.
Help…..
Should I knot both short ends?
Thx
Yep! Knot both short ends. 🙂
Are your strips really 1/2″ wide? They look skinnier.
The fabric frays a bit at each cut, so it may look a little smaller, but I do think it was about 1/2″. It may have been a tad closer to 1/3, but I just used the pattern of the fabric to space. I hope this helps!
Love the throw! And it looks so cozy over that chair. Do you mind sharing where the chair is from? That and the throw would go perfectly in my living room.
Hi! The chair is from Restoration Hardware. 🙂
Love this! What kind of scirrors did you use? I need some new ones!
I didn’t use any special fabric scissors, but these are among my favorite (affiliate link): http://rstyle.me/n/b3zquvb5bux
Can you please tell me how long the strips are prior to knotting?
Thank you!
Approximately 9″ long and 1/2″ wide. I hope this helps!
Love this throw! Thank you for a great tutorial. You cut those strips really fast! 😂
Would like to make a couple for my nieces (maybe my adult daughters too😉). How many yards would you suggest for children? Also, is the throw only knotted at one end?
Thanx again for an easy, but good looking Christmas gift idea!
Lol. Thank you! So glad you like it. I knotted my throw at two opposite ends, so two ends are knotted and two are smooth. And for children, I think it would depend on whether you are looking for a bed-type blanket or more of a lovie-style. Perhaps a yard and a half would be a good, happy medium? I hope this helps!
Thank you! 😊
Of Course!
Hello I just ran across your tutorial on this lovely fleece throw I love the pattern of the plaid however I’m not able to find something exactly like that have you ever tried making one with a non-plaid fabric I was going to try just a different Pattern of plaid because of the lines and the measuring but I was also thinking about trying one that Was not plaid print I just wondered if you had made one that wasn’t a plaid fabric. It is a lovely pattern thank you again
I’m so glad you like it! I have only made them using plaid fabric, but you could certainly make them with any pattern you choose. One advantage to the plaid is that the lines are there to help you keep your own cutting lines straight, but if you use a different pattern, just be sure to measure your lines and keep them straight. I hope this helps!
Love this! What fleece fabric (Blizzard, Luxe, etc) did you use? There are many kinds! Lol
Hi Kimber! It’s a soft fleece. 🙂
I have gone over this blog several times and can’t find out how to actually cut and make this no sew blanket. What am I missing?
Hi Arleen, is it possible you missed the video? All the instructions are there. I hope this helps!
I love this blanket and have made some with double fabric and knotted on all 4 sides. I have done one in lighthouses, Denver Broncos, and other patterned fleece. I hope this will help Carmen’s question
How ever I have some Llama print and was dreading tying all 4 sides. But your idea is awesome and easy. Now I do not have to put off making it. Did you use three 1/2 inch pieces to tie together?
I just realized this was last years post. I just saw it on Blesser House 100 ideas for Christmas
Hi Judi, thanks for your comment and for coming by! Sounds like you’re a blanket making pro. 😉 And yes, I tied mine in groups of three 1/2″ pieces. I hope this helps!
Hello
So what I have is a double fleece , one is thinner , similar to your pattern,
What is your suggestion? This is a first for me . I like your tie offs . Not sure what you mean by knotting in 2 places . And trying to think how I could sew the two pieces together and do the fringe as you did .
Any suggestions ?
Thank you
Lisa
Ps I have a machine, but not a sewer
I’m afraid I haven’t worked with double fleece before, but if I understand what you’re talking about correctly, I don’t see why you couldn’t sew the sides together (the ones you don’t cut and tie) and then cut and tie the two pieces collectively on the ends. I’m afraid I’m not sure what you’re asking about knotting. I just grouped three strands together and tied a simple knot (as seen in the video). I did the cutting and the knots on the two short ends of the blanket; perhaps that what you mean? I hope this helps!