What a great video - so easy to follow. I make fleece blankets with a single crochet edge that I donate to children through our county’s social services - 162 blankets as of today. Now I can dress up the crochet edges with double crochet and different yarn colors. You’re a wonderful teacher. Thank you so much❤️ Patty
@@PattyNonneman-g2f Thank you for your kind words, Patty! And how wonderful that you share your talents with others! I’m happy to be a tiny part of it!
Thank you; Thank you; Thank you! I love this video! I was so worried about sewing a blanket, as I am not able to set up my sewing machine right now. Now I can make the blankets I was hoping to make for Christmas gifts. I love your calm and pleasant voice and easy instruction method. Thank you.
Thanks, Shelly! I’m glad you like the video! I’ve made many of these blankets. They are like giving a ‘long lived’ hug to folks you care about. Thank you for your kind words. Tweek
I am a knitter who knows how to crochet. And this really makes me want to get the fabric punch, some fleece, yarn and get to work making some quick and cute presents! Thank you!
I use a Rotary Cutter with a Perforating Rotary Blade 45mm by Fiskars-Joann Fabric to make the holes in my blankets. Quick and very easy. I also use Anti- Pill plush Fleece, it doesn't ball up or pill in the washer and dryer.
Hi Timothy! I, too, have used the rotary cutter and I agree that it does move the punching process along quickly. I prefer my Fiskars puncher, tho, finding that I have more control over the spacing and also have less trouble pushing the crochet hook into the punched hole. But hey, whatever floats your boat! Anti-Pill plush is nice, too. Have you tried the Lux Fleece... so soft! Thanks for the thoughtful comments! I appreciate it! Tweek
Fiskars needle puncher is so worth getting. An inexpensive poke in style needle puncher bought for 2.00 actually cost me more in time because I could only poke thought with a yarn needle. It ended up attractive but created blanked sts for me to sc through FOR A SECOND< base row, in order to get my size 4 yarn for this fabric for edging. Fiskars saves time and pokes more evenly because of this marking demo presented here.
Thank you for your kind words, MK 😁 My G’ma taught me how to crochet - spent most of those lessons slapping my hand ( gently ) cuz I wasn’t holding the yarn correctly! She was not able to break me of my habit… hah hah… yet I cannot pick up a hook & yarn without thinking of her. I am happy to hear that you have added crocheting to your skill set, MK. I am limited in the stitches I know by heart but we can always keep learning, yes? Thank you for your comment! Tweek 😁
Hi Bleu813, We have done several videos for other fleece projects including double fleece and, most recently, fleece covered pillows. Yes, I agree! This crochet edge adds a homey, pretty touch! Thanks for your comment! Tweek😊
Oh my gosh, Girl! I hope your power comes back SOON! Here in Michigan we know winter cold very well and fleece helps to beat it back, fo’sure! Good luck, stay safe as all my best hopes are with you’all! Tweek
You can use your rotary cutter and ruler and cutting board to trim the edges very quickly. Take your rotary cutter and change the blade to one that will cut a small slit about every 1/2 in along your ruler’s edge. You can get the rotary blade at Joanns’s
Hi! Yes, once the fleece fabric has its edge crocheted it can be stitched together with other pieces. TwT has multiple tutorials on ways to do that. Check us out and have FUN! Thank you for your comment 😁
Thank you for sharing your lovely tutorial and perfect helpful video. Now to get some fleece fabric-yarn and enjoy the making of cozy-lovely blankets, I love this idea.
You have a very soothing voice and I love this project. I have been wanting to make a fleece blanket but I don’t really like the tied edges, too many floppy ends for my taste. This one looks great and I can’t wait to try it. I’m going to the fabric store tomorrow to get some supplies! Thanks for the video. Blessings to you!
I bought the fabric and yarn today and while talking to the sales person cutting the fabric she told me about a blade made for rotary cutters that make punching the holes faster and easier. I have ordered some on Amazon and will be starting my blanket next week. Thanks again for the great video! Blessings, Melissa
@@melissacarrigan7922 I’ve tried several of the rotary cutters, Melissa. I feel that I have more control over the placement of the holes, and that they are more cleanly punched with my hand puncher. It’s personal preference and what works best for you. Good luck on your blanket! ✨😁✨
Hi , If you use a larger size punch be sure to keep off the fabric edge as the holes will be bigger and will stretch more. You may also find it more challenging to punch thru the fleece…so rest your hand as you go would be my best suggestion. Thank you for your comment! Good luck! Tweek 😁
Yes you can! I have a couple of different videos where I did just that. Here's the link to one of them: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-aRVoiuqY6uc.html
Yours turned out very nice. You have a much thinner sturdier looking fleece than my first little test piece. It would have been a very cute blanket but...My fleece I used was some I had and I don't know the brand but it was fairly thick and very soft. But it just pulls the holes punched in it larger when crocheted. When I punched the holes which I did very precisely. It just looks awful when I crochet in the first chain. You can see big holes..they seem to pull larger when crochet. I'm not happy seeing these holes and makes the fabric weak. I think I will do as my mother n law did many, many years ago...for my babies...I'm 75 now..she simply sewed a blanket stitch around or made a little fancy hand embroidery on the blankets she made for me. I will do this with a needle first row and then crochet it. I think this will look a lot sturdier. Even though I have a very nice quality fleece I'm using. I don't want to ruin all my new fabric fleece for my great grandchild due very soon.
Hi Sylvia, Thank you for sharing your comment with us! I have an idea of what you refer to as I have had trouble pushing my crochet hook through the ‘fluffy’ or thicker fleece. When I shop for fleece I tend to purchase Blizzard and I avoid the thinner fabrics that tend to catch as I hook OR tend to ‘gobble up’ the punch holes I make. Your solution sounds as though you will have a pretty blanket for your great grandchild when you complete it, tho! My hats off to you, Sylvia! I appreciate your tenacity! Thank you for your comment! Tweek
I was wondering if you would be able to show on a slower pace now to round the corner when crocheting it. I'm a beginner and I did not understand exactly what you did. You went really fast. Thanks
Here's a link to one of my other videos were I do a corner a bit slower: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-EOu5MPzrduk.html Also, I don't know if you have used this feature before but RU-vid lets play videos back at a slower speed. Just click on the button at the bottom of the video called 'Settings' and select playback speed.
This is such a great tutorial and so easy to follow. Do you wash the fleece before you begin? Will it shrink if you wash it after you add the crochet? Thank you!
Hi Angela, I don’t wash the fleece before I begin but I have many many times washed the blankets after I have crocheted them and they turn out wonderfully! That is one of the things I really like about fleece fabric, it is easy to use and so very durable... and cuddly snuggly, too. It did not shrink after washing... no worries in that regard. Good luck with your project and thank you for your comment! Tweek :0)
@@belindavanowen1990 Hi Belinda, In my single layer fleece blankets the size of the fabric wasn’t an issue as every size can be put to snuggly use. Small pieces are perfect for use in car seats or strollers. Even smaller can be used for baby doll blankets. But in general I used a 1 yard piece as a measure for a children’s blanket… 2 yards as an adult sized blanket… and for the tall members in my family I used 3 yards, giving them extra wiggle room to cover their toes 😃 IF I’m layering the fleece I make sure to match the sizes, especially the width of the fabric. Glad you liked the video!
Love your video and would like to ask what size fleece you would recommend for a car seat blanket? Looks like you’ve been making quite a few blankets so I thought maybe you could let me know what you think. I was thinking a yard would be too big for a baby, what do you think about a 1/2 yard?
Hi Cheryl, I use 1 yd of fleece for baby blankets & 2-3 yds for adult sized blankets. Our reasoning for the baby-sized is that it offers full coverage for a child and can be folded to accommodate a carseat or stroller. When you purchase fleece the fabric can be cut to smaller sizes to suit your needs. I would suggest measuring the car seat or stroller to determine what amount of fabric will suit you best. A half yard of fleece may be the perfect size for your little one! Thank you for your kind comment! Tweek 😁
I can't wait to make this where did you get your punch needle because every time I try to look for it it just brings a different kind of punch needle up
The one I use is available on Amazon. Fiskars 1/16 Inch Hand Punch, Circle www.amazon.com/dp/B0001DT3YU/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_api_glt_fabc_62B7QST97C5PDY8P531M?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Oh my gosh, this is such a great and fun idea! I just have one question, I am a beginner with sewing and crocheting. I have a certain fabric that I would like to use to make my blanket in a queen size, but the problem that I am having is the width of the fabric I want is only 16 inches wide. How do you make a queen size blanket when my fabric is only 16 inches wide? Do I have to line up the fabric and sew it together to get the width I want? Your help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
Hi Brody! Well... I’m not adept at all at sewing... so if I had fabric I wanted to fit together I’d take the whole piece and measure it off into squares. Then I’d punch/crochet around each square and hook them together - like a granny square quilt or blanket. In one of our TwT episodes I DID take fleece and create a blanket like this, Brody. It was our first episode of this year, four months ago. If the pieces don’t add up enough to create the queen sized blanket you seek to make, then I’d add other color squares in the mix, ones that would compliment that fabric you like. Gotta be making sure that the size of every square is the same, tho. That’ll make piecing it together much easier. Thank you for your comment! Good luck! Tweek :0)
Or, Brody, yes... you could stitch the pieces together and then crochet an edge around the whole piece. Good idea! I’m not one to run to a sewing machine first, but this could work for you. Again, making sure the pieces are the same width/length. Brain storming, here! Good luck! Tweek
@@TweakswithTweek Thank you for getting back to me! I was mistaken, the fabric I am wanting to use is actually 58 inches instead of 16! 😅. I was eye balling the width when I saw it in the store! Yes, I saw your video on the granny square quilt and will try that when I have a little more experience under my belt. I’m so glad I found your page because I absolutely love this crocheting trick for the fleece blanket! I was also going to ask you, do you have an Etsy shop? Thanks for all your help/advice!
I went with 1.5yrds for my 5 and 8 year olds.... Will their blankets fit on their twin beds after I crochet a border? Also, have you used multicolored or ombre yarns? Are they too busy? I'm so excited to start making these!
Hi Allie, I am doubtful a 1 - 2 yard piece of fleece will cover a twin bed, yet it could cover most of it. I use 1 yd for baby blankets and 2 yards for kids/adult size blankets. For tall members of my family I use 3 yards of fabric. I think ANY color of yarn that you like and/or compliments your fabric or decor is absolutely fine! Have fun! 😁
I found that 1.5 yards made a decent sized blanket about 58x60in something like that. Not big enough for their twin beds but my son still uses his on his bed for his cover sheet at night. My 18 month old I used 1 yard and I cut off about 9in to make it a bit less rectangly and it worked out well. So I'm on blanket #3 now and they are so cute!
Thanks for the video, but the over the shoulder view would have been a better view.when you were doing it slower rather than showing the underside so much.
Do you think the needle punch tool works better than the rotary skip stitch blade? I don't see well so I am thinking the needle punch might be better for me. I seem to have missed the part regarding how to get an even punch line. Can you explain that part for me? thanks!
Hi Elaine! I have used both the needle punch and the rotary skip blade for my fleece blanket projects. Perhaps because I am more comfortable with the needle puncher, that is my preferred tool for working with fleece fabric. To help me try to keep a straight edge I use a sharpie pen and place a mark on my puncher about 1/2 inch from it’s needle end so as I punch along, that mark becomes a guide to keep the puncher holes even. If the holes are a bit off, it doesn’t matter much to me as the added crochet embellishment helps to hide imperfections. Besides, this is a home made project and if the edge is a bit off, well it was made with as much care as I could manage when I stitched it up. Oh! And another tip I could offer to you, Elaine, is to lift your fabric towards a light as you gently pull on the edge of your fabric. Doing this exposes the punch hole as light shines through it. This has helped me many a time over as I lose a punch hole, especially if I am punching into dark fabric. I hope this helps you, Elaine! Thank you for your comment! Tweek :0)
I don’t know! I’ve never used a leather punch! 🤔 The Fiskar needle punch makes a 1/16 inch hole. I imagine the leather puncher creates a larger punch hole than that.
Lendora, I use the Fiskars 1/16 Inch Hand Punch that's available on Amazon You can find it here: www.amazon.com/dp/B0001DT3YU/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_CTHJ69VA5B5JA646HDWN
Um, can you? Hee hee, cuz I can punch thru one layer of fleece without trouble but as fabric gets thicker punching gets harder. I punch each layer then stitch them together. You could try a rotary wheel for punching yet I’ve never experienced success in using one on single layered fabric, let alone double layered. Give it a try? I’ll stick with what works best for me. Punch each piece, stitch each. Maybe slow, but always sure!😄
@@TweakswithTweek I actually saw another of your videos where you did exactly that. Punched, stitched and then combined. I have also seen a blanket stitch used as a base. Might be my opinion as I don't have a punch or the $$$ to purchase one. I am making a 1 yard baby blanket. I might get hooked, but I'll find out.
Hi Lisette, I use the 1/6 Fiskers puncher exclusively. A paper puncher is almost impossible to use on fabric unless you have very very strong hands. 😊 The Fiskars 1/16 Inch Hand Needle Punch can be found here on Amazon: www.amazon.com/dp/B0001DT3YU/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_3gbQFbB55G6TP Thank you for your comment. TwT
I’m looking to purchase the Fiskar, 1/16th needle puncher, am not able to find it. I found this on Amazon Fiskars 1/16 Inch Hand Punch, Circle Is this it. The description says for use with card stock. Please help. Thank you.
Yes, that is the hand punch that works with fleece fabric as well and the one that I use. Well done! I used to purchase it at my local fabric store but they discontinued stocking this product. Luckily we can still purchase it online. ✨😁✨
Hi Alice, I have never tried flannel fabric before... but as long as the fabric doesn’t run after you punch a hole into it, that might work. Good luck!
I imagine if you could line up the punch holes in the two pieces of fleece, and you were able to keep them in place as you stitched through both... that may work. I have not attempted it, but it does sound interesting. That sure would be one extra warm blanket! Let me know if you find some success with this idea, Kathy! Good Luck! Tweek
@@TweakswithTweek thank you for the reply. I have ordered my grandson a no sew blanket for Christmas. I was looking for a different way of doing it without the cutting and knotting. I found your video online and since I am also a crocheter this peaked my interest. I think I will pin the two pieces together to keep the holes aligned while crocheting.
My plan is to also make one with two layers. I have a rotary cutter with a blade that makes the holes. I will be using pins and clips to hold everything together
I ended up putting a braided tie edging on it so it would look like a baseball seam around the edges sincethefleeceprintwasbaseballs. I found some fleece in my closet I didn't know I had and want to try the crochet edging on it.
Hello I have a piece of fleece is about 11x14 and I want to crochet atoubd it to make an adult blanket. So how do you crochet more then a border. Any suggestions that I can make it more then a boarder and good corners?? Thank you Joann
Hi Joann, Um, an 11x14 INCH piece of fleece you have? I would encourage you to find a crocheting tutorial to follow if you’d wish for more helpful and specific ways to crochet blankets. My skills in that regard are not strong as double crochet is my current max level of skill. There are very talented people out there who are willing to share their crochet techniques with us. Go check them out! ( maybe I will, too! ) Tweek
Hi Monica. I am sorry but I cannot make such a determination for you. A general rule in making/creating artwork to sell or barter is to total up the material costs and add the time you’ve expended in the making the project. It is up to you to determine what value you place on your own time and the worth you believe you deserve for it. Good luck!
Hi AsmurrGames, There are rotary punchers you could use but I’ve not found success using them for punching holes into my fleece. You may want to give that a try if you don’t wish to use the hand puncher. Both are Fiskars products. Good luck! 😁
Hi Jeanette, I prefer the smaller needle punch as it is easier to make the punches in the fleece. If you go to Amazon you can find the 1/16 inch Fiskars puncher there. A 1/8th punch will make a larger hole in the fabric. I have yet to find a 1/16 at my local supply stores so I purchase them online. Thank you for your question & Good luck! 🍀 Tweek
Hi Jeanette, Since the puncher needle is larger it may be harder to go thru the fleece fabric. Take it easy and rest your hand as you go. Yes, good luck! 🍀
We got ours from Amazon....Link below Fiskars 1/16 Inch Hand Punch, Circle: www.amazon.com/dp/B0001DT3YU/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_9J9DMS9F44Y08N5AK8SP?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Hi Elizabeth... Since fleece can be sort of tricky in determining the ‘right side’ of it, I look for the sharper image on the fabric and try to determine which side seems less fuzzy. That is the side I have face me as I punch. The puncher seems to punch more easily on the lesser fuzzy side. A lighter fabric makes it easier to determine, as well, but look for a sharper image on the print and less fuzz. Another ‘give away’ is to look for the writing on the fabric edge before you cut the excess away...ie: ‘JoAnn Fabric’ imprint is inked and easily read on the ‘right side’ of the fabric. Good luck, and thank you for your comment! Tweek
