No-Sew Fleece Blanket with a Braided Edge

Learn how to make a no-sew fleece blanket with a braided edge. This is so much prettier than a tied fleece blanket and is just as easy! I'll walk you through the entire process to make this no-sew blanket so you can get started today.
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[@sunshinebeautyxoxo2020]

I started crying when you said you make these for hospice patients. Thank you so much for what you do. I’m sure that means so much to them and their family to know someone cares and is thinking about them and wants them to feel loved. Thank you so much. Your channel is amazing, you’re so clear and concise with your directions and you sound like such a sweet person. I just felt like saying that to you. Everyone needs to hear that their efforts are being appreciated and recognized and I can tell you’re a very sweet person. Thank you for these amazing videos. ❤❤❤❤

[@khirool]

Thanks for this great idea. I just made it for a dear friend today. I found that if you do the cuts not so high up it lays flatter. instead of folding it in half to do the cut, fold to a third, and then it didn't tend to curl in quite so much. Thanks again. I will definitely do this again. Definitely will do it for donations!!!!!

[@brittanywilliams5125]

I’ve found a good rule of thumb for blanket size is two yards for an adult, one and a half for kids, and a baby blanket is one yard. If you have a really tall adult I do 2 1/2.

[@susanpratt4404]

Hi Brittany Is this amount for double sided fleece or am I looking at 5?yards total for a really tall adult for these fleece blankets ? Ty. Susan

[@Robinedghill]

The amount is for each side of blanket

[@ArabianShalifa]

Agreed that sounds like what I found some9 years ago.

[@jessicastrong6006]

@ Brittany 1 yard for a baby ? Like 1 yard each way ?

[@jessicastrong6006]

O My Goodness ! I don't have a Big table or any of those measuring things. I see a lot of people have Some are Bigger & more detailed Ugh !

[@kathys9118]

I have never made a fleece blanket before (or any type of blanket). After watching your video of making this No-Sew Fleece Blanket with a Braided Edge I am encouraged about seeing how easy it is to make. I really like the look of the braided edge better than the tied edge fleece blankets. Thank you so much for making and sharing this how-to video. At 70 years of age I think I am ready to make my first braided edge fleece blanket.

[@CutesyCrafts]

Oh awesome! Good luck with it! The hardest part is making all of those little snips, so make sure you have some sharp scissors.

[@kathys9118]

@@CutesyCrafts Thank you! I recently bought some very sharp fabric scissors so I should be good to go. Although, I still need to pick out the fabrics for both sides of the blanket.

[@CutesyCrafts]

@@kathys9118 Ooh that's the funnest part! Enjoy!

[@nicole428]

My mom got addicted to making no sew blankets, so this was a massive help! Just finished making one for a baby shower gift and I love the way it came out! I've made a couple before from watching your video and they always come out fantastic. You make it very simple to understand and I thank you for that!

[@savanahdoak-turner8545]

Thank you so much for this video! It helped me make my first "no- sew" blanket for my nephews 1st birthday! :)

[@sharleenrustici200]

Thanks for the great video. I love how my blanket turned out. I did change the way I braided it by twisting every other strip on the right 180 degrees before inserting the strips on the left so that my braid shows both the front and back colors equally. It tied the two sides together... literally and aesthetically!

[@jessicastrong6006]

@ Sharlene, Can you make a video of that for us ? That sounds great !

[@jessicastrong6006]

@ Sharlene, yes I heard that before that they twist it so the other colors show, 🙂 You should do one for us 😊 👍

[@mollyfox7174]

Ohhhh this is a good idea!

[@murielfleming7260]

Is there a one layer of fleece blanket for a toddler cuddle blanket

[@lisacastro8348]

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[@chametake7713]

Pieced together two fleece blankets that are my son’s favorites but are now too small for him using this no-sew braiding... just in time before his move to university campus as a freshman.. Thanks so much!

[@marydanielle7183]

I have been making the tie blankets for a while so its nice to have a new alternative with the braids ^_^ Been getting back into making no sew blankets and I'm sure excited to give this a try!

[@ButacuPpucatuB]

Super cute!!!! Eeee! I’m so excited to start working on my blanket ❤️❤️❤️❤️ Thank you!

[@LovinLife-pv7op]

That flowered pattern is beautiful! And it was wonderful of you and your friends to do that for hospice patients!

[@julieshaffner8629]

thank you so much for this. I just made a scarf and two bleacher cushions (large 2 person blanket is next) for the hockey rink in my son's team colors. I did however, round off the edges of the tabs instead of leaving them square and it gave it a more polished look.

[@CutesyCrafts]

Ooh, I love this idea! I might need to try it on my next one!

[@EvelynWn]

I was just thinking about trying that as I was watching. Glad to know it works b4 I try it. ^_^

[@ashleydow1749]

Do you cut a square out of the rounded edge?

[@gerrik9714]

Brilliant way to finish off this blanket; no crocheting at all. Thank you very much.

[@christines1924]

I loved listening to your calm and clear instructions..(without screaming music and giggly sounds 🤣)

[@valeriebecerra4732]

Wonderful tutorial, thank you! Going to follow it for the blanket I’m making for a whit elephant gift exchange! 🙌🏽💖

[@terryschneider4372]

Thank you for making it so simple to do. I will try and do the braided one after watching you make it. Loved it!

[@malynnabdgirl]

I just watched both of your videos (tied and braided). So cute and easy to do. I have made several of these fleece blankets for my grandchildren and am always looking for new ideas! I love the braided ege. Thanks so much!

[@CutesyCrafts]

You are so welcome!

[@melodyjwilloughby]

REALLY CUTE WAY TO FINISH OFF BLANKET... I LIKE THE BRAIDED LOOK BETTER THAN THE TIED LOOK.. THX SO MUCH FOR SHARING THIS WAY WITH US..

[@CutesyCrafts]

So much better, right?! So glad you like it!

[@lindashaw7637]

Very simple and neat way to make a baby blanket

[@ArabianShalifa]

Also don’t need to cut it as deep for my tall husband who I am using a remnant to make his. I need to keep as much uncut or in his as I can.

[@meelzg511]

Thank you for this video! This is the first no sew fleece blanket I've made and your instructions were so nice to follow!

[@seasons0123]

I go the opposite way...left to right. But I love how you end it. I haven't seen it that way anywhere else. That is great!

[@heidijones580]

Holy cow! That is super cute and easy!

[@AmandaPugh87]

Making my first no sew blanket today :) thank you for the help!!

[@voicesinthewoods]

Thank you SO MUCH! Just made this blanket!! LOVE IT SO MUCH! Thank you!

[@josephinecopeland9762]

Thank you so much for sharing I have made the not blanket in the past your braided edge looks real pretty I will try that style next. Making the blanket was real relaxing for me.

[@joc0553]

simplest best explanation of a braided edge - thank you so much for taking the time to record this! It makes a tied fleece blanket just a cut above all the others - like you cared a little more. Happy holidays! Have to check out the rest of your channel!

[@CutesyCrafts]

So glad it was helpful! Happy holidays to you too!

[@veronicasampson9831]

Trying to learn new ways to make blankets, I love your video. Going to try it today. I am very crafty. I crochet, embroider, sew, and do plastic canvas. I love the idea of a no sew blanket because I can take it with me when I am not home to work on it. Keep making the awesome videos.

[@jessicastrong6006]

Yes Jessica, Thank You Soo Much For this 🌸

[@dorawiesner2648]

Thanks so much! Am making 2 Baby Blanket gifts! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!

[@CutesyCrafts]

Yay! I'm so glad this was helpful! Hope your blankets turn out wonderful. :)

[@ChasingMayzie]

You have a great way of explaining things, a nice pleasant voice, and very clear video. Thank you so much!

[@denaisoto360]

Such an easy tutorial to follow! The last few I watched were a nightmare! Thank you!

[@CutesyCrafts]

Oh, I'm so glad it was helpful!

[@janicebutler442]

My sister in law showed me how to make my 1st no sew blanket years ago, & she helped me make my square templates for each corner, she has since passed 😥away at the young age of 42 and I no longer know where my little squares pieces are, so I decided to watch a video on making another one , boy was I surprised when I saw the new ways of making them , I think this is my favorite way. it's for 2 young boys, their fav sports teams, I think they will like this better than having the extra pieces hanging out. Thanks for sharing.

[@Sarah-wu7ki]

Thanks, this will make a great gift for Christmas or Birthdays 💕

[@emersonforester7828]

Your video helped me so much!! I will definitely be trying this out!!! 💗

[@lvtaylortaylor9904]

Great change of pace fleece blanket idea Thanks

[@sj6919]

That is so clever, easy and fun. Thank you.

[@DenisePoole-Closet-Crafts]

I think the blanket looks great. I have done many blankets in different ways from the squares where you make a rag blanket where you snip the squares after you sew them all together, and I've done the tide blanket and I'm going to have a go at the one you've done. Thank you very much for sharing this great video because you explained it very well

[@CutesyCrafts]

Thank you! I'm so glad it was helpful! My mom made me a rag blanket, and I love it.

[@jodikaylee4090]

Just finished a pillow case with this method for date night. Thank you!

[@ChesterPeanut1]

Excellent tutorial! Thank you!

[@m.n.shumate448]

Another EXCELLENT video tutorial!! Thank you!

[@jessicastrong6006]

I like to make my strips as short as possible, because I don't want the blanket to be barely any smaller. Thank You, I Really Love that Look🕊️👍🌸

[@wendymathews1030]

Thank you so much for sharing this technique! I’ve made the tie blankets many times over the years, but the last time I made one, my fingers cramped so bad I could barely finish. I was hoping to find another way to make these wonderful blankets, so again, thank you for this wonderful tutorial!! 🥰

[@adachina3762]

Use a size K crochet hook to pull through the edges

[@agbomar]

You have some really good and fun ideas!

[@susanostrander6729]

Great instructions...easy to follow...Thanks!

[@tigeabenton2174]

I love it. Have to try this for my new baby. Will make my corners longer so I don’t get the bunching.

[@beverlybelman8114]

Loved the video, my blanket came out very cute and was easy to make.

[@kathygehlig5435]

Thank you this is a very nice alternative to the tie knotted

[@KandyKoatedKrafts]

Very well explained, thank you!

[@judydillard2340]

Just saw your great instructions for the braided fleece blanket. I’m starting in a few minutes! Very clear and enjoyable video. Thank you!

[@judyholmes1634]

An excellent explanation and demonstration. Thank you.

[@kathleenjevnisek1148]

This looks amazeballs!

[@Egypt63.]

Love this so beautiful

[@jacquelined9948]

Love it !! Wow!!

[@kaylaklaphake5893]

Thanks so much for your help my daughter's blanket looks good

[@monicathirant4406]

That's freakin' CUTE. I have always done the knot method, but I think I am going to try this instead.

[@lilipoole8696]

Wow!!! This is so awesome thanks !

[@membersskmrs2097]

Thanks for sharing, God Bless.

[@flaviachauhan]

Awesome idea!!!

[@jazminshelton3531]

I love the way you did this braid, and it looked so good on my new blanket 😍, and I was wondering do you have a video out there of how to make do some cool stuff with yarn or string that I can do with my baby sister?

[@AVC1289]

Awesome, thanks for sharing. I made a throw pillow instead of a blanket. So easy to follow !!

[@jessicastrong6006]

@AVC. I would Love to see your pillows 🙂 Really I was thinking of that but not sure how to go about it.

[@AVC1289]

@@jessicastrong6006 I measured the pillow I wanted, then added 1.5" to all 4 sides (for the braid). I cut out the 4 squares on each corner and cut 1.5" strips. I started braiding 2 sides and then I inserted the pillow, and completed the braid.

[@mjhonold8530]

I like the Braided Edge better!! I will have to try that!! Thanks for Sharing!!

[@harryvyas5154]

Thanks alot.loved it.

[@moonmama95]

Thank you!

[@marlenekelleher2139]

Thank you for simple easy pattern. You ae a great teacher. Have a blessed 4th of July, 20221. Mar

[@patamendolare645]

Love this idea!

[@barbarayoung8116]

Love it

[@tanyamath8772]

Such a good idea !!! Esp with NFL fleece fabric 🤍 super easy idea Gonna do this for Bears and Cowboys using navy and orange for the other side. thank you !!

[@jdavis1ify]

Amazing

[@rochellerule8854]

I agree with u that edging does look better, I would say cleaner!

[@CutesyCrafts]

Thanks! Yes, that's a good way to describe it.

[@KV-cs2uo]

Nice 👍🏻😍thanks 🌻

[@d.eileen1336]

Would like to know if the braided edge is softer than the tied edge? I know it doesn’t feel great when the tied edge gets under you and it is very uncomfortable with that knot. Is the braided edge more comfortable when it is underneath you? Doing the braided edge also doesn’t waist as much of your fabric with cutting only 2 inches instead of 5 inches. Great demonstration and very well explained. Thank you!

[@travelingmertonandsue]

Thank you so much, you made it very easy! Traveling Merton and Sue

[@francescarmona2073]

Thank you

[@colvinsittybittyfarms2555]

Why does this make more sense to me then the tie on? And cuter.

[@traceyrussell-kowalski1926]

Love it, now if you wash it will it stay together?

[@Katenkc]

I love the braided finish and have completed the edges. I can’t seem to separate the two pieces to tuck the knot. Any suggestions? Perhaps a braided too tightly?

[@karrot58623]

Thank You 😊 this is a Much easier video I’m going to use this method 👍🏼👍🏼

[@kdees4713]

I am a new fan. So awesome!

[@rochellerule8854]

This is so very much prettier and neater, than the tie one!

[@Tangleddogs]

@@rochellerule8854 look around I make 8 different edges

[@shanarust2955]

Definitely doing this for my baby girl

[@jennyford2685]

I’ll have to try this, my son who’s going to be 1 year in October tends to stick the fleece of the knitted ends into his mouth and gags on them so I’ve been trying to find a way to make an easy fleece blanket without the loose frilly! Thanks :)

[@silivrengamer]

I have a tied edge blanket that was gifted to me and the knots always feel hard and unwelcoming. This looks like it will feel softer, so I’m going to try it for the one I’m making for myself

[@Oonagh72]

That would make a cute pillow.

[@CutesyCrafts]

Ooh, yes! That would be really cute!

[@laurelrudnik6477]

Thanks so much for sharing this tutorial! It was easy to follow and my blanket turned out beautiful! So much better than the ones I tied previously. Going to make a second one and take them to California to my little grandsons next week!

[@AngelaR1117]

I’m gonna make this for my daughter she arrives in a couple of months 💗🤰🏻

[@brittneygerbasi1439]

Which would you recommend for a kids blanket? Braided or knot? & can it be plush fleece? Or just regular fleece?

[@kristaclark4493]

Looking for an alternative for a tie blanket and this seems promising. Does the braided edge stay put when the blanket is washed?

[@CutesyCrafts]

Yes, it does. It's more of a crochet, so as long as that final knot stays tied, you're good.

[@deefeliz4610]

I tried the braided edge, it didn't come out good, my daughter & myself. Just need more practice, I like the braided edge better than the fringe 👍🌈💖🕊️🙏🌴

[@deefeliz4610]

Do the fringe ones come undone In the wash ?

[@deefeliz4610]

Do you cut off the corners/ edges off that stick out ? Because sometimes it looks messy, even when it's done right. We had parts of the blanket done right, but still a little rough.

[@pababyblue225]

Yes it does, Krista. I made a very large one for my husband and washed it many times. It stays together and gets fluffy and softer. Just make sure when you finish the blanket you sew together the end pieces. At that point that is where I add a homemade with love tag…no one sees the sew point can gift it as well 🙂

[@marycatenacci5107]

I like this finish a little better

[@dannymartin9963]

Would this same style work with Minky material, or is fleece best? I would like to create a baby minky blanket using this style edge.

[@birdlady8147]

neat

[@jeferrell79]

I found that you can do a template for the strips by utilizing plastic canvas and cutting the two inch square and one inch strips.

[@CutesyCrafts]

Very good idea!

[@carolinaman8514]

So I've been making these for the last few years as gifts, you video is very informative, about 2 weeks ago I had an idea to do it inverted... just wanted some feedback if anyone has tried it. My mom is very proficient on a sewing machine and I grew up learning how to stich my own clothes lol things most men aren't taught now days, but the idea just came to me. Pillows get sewn inside out, we're doing no sew blankets and this style is no tie as well, I'm gonna try it to see what happens but I'm just looking for not so much guidance but if the idea seems "normal"

[@alissarazo4519]

does it have to be 1 inch by 2 inch. or can the fringes be longer?

[@leslielivingston4708]

I have a question for you...I was working with my dominant , injured right hand. I cut my slits a little larger than I would have like. Is there anything you would suggest for me to do so that the blanket will not come apart when washed? I loved the video. Just mad about my injury. Needed to struggle through the process. It is a gift for my mom! Just worried😏❤️

[@edithcells8929]

Beautiful thank you. Can you use cotton fabric instead of fleece?

[@CutesyCrafts]

No, you can only use fabric that won't fray when cut. So far I've tried fleece and minky. Knit jersey fabric also doesn't fray, but I haven't tried that yet.

[@faiyth2012]

Do you think this can be done with minky fabric also? And thanks so much for this tutorial, I will try this. You make it look so easy.

[@CutesyCrafts]

I have done it with minky before. I think some minky might fray, so just make sure it's one that doesn't fray.

[@jessicastrong6006]

Does that make the Fabric look pulled & puckered around the edges ?

[@user-uv9pm3xm3f]

@CutesyCrafts Will it work if I use a singer measuring tape for my measurements

[@CutesyCrafts]

Yes, that should be fine. Just make sure it's straight.

[@Ambreezy022912]

I have never tried a tie blanket or a braided one but this one looks easier to do for my first one I am gonna try soon

[@nonyabusie213]

Hi :) Does the braided edge version wash as well as the tied edge one? Im curious if the braid comes apart in the wash? I’ve had no issues with the tied kinds and want to try the braided one but don’t want to if it’s going to come undone. Thanks!

[@CutesyCrafts]

The only way that would happen is if the fleece ripped. Don't cut the slits too close to the edge, and you should be fine.

[@missyv8958]

❤❤❤

[@joedavila8706]

For a larger blanket you cut the fringes the same measurements?

[@CutesyCrafts]

Yes, same size.

[@jaynebookie5111]

Do they come unraveled when you wash and dry them?

[@Tangleddogs]

no

[@tyieshaburris6577]

Where did you get your scissors from? What brand are they? They cut really smooth.

[@CutesyCrafts]

My mom got the for me from Amazon. I believer they are Gingher brand.