Adding a decorative edging to a fleece blanket couldn’t be any easier! Tweek guides you through the two simple steps you’ll need to create a fast, yet perfect, finish to your favorite fleece fabric. Fleece Blanket Chapters 0:00 - Intro 0:32 - Project Description 1:40 - Project Supplies 2:10 - Punching the Holes 3:40 - Selecting the Yarn 4:00 - How to Crochet a Corner 5:30 - Starting the First Side 6:30 - Crochet All the Way Around the Blanket 7:40 - The Final knot 9:00 - Completed Fleece Blanket 9:23 - Outro
ok, that that I see this comment worked, I will ask my question. I saw a rotary skip blade at Joann Fabric. You use a punch. Is the punch better in your opinion?
Hi! I wish that we could share pictures on here. I was inspired by your idea here and I used this method to make a tree skirt and matching couch blanket for Christmas :-) thanks for the inspiration!
Hi Mariaacostarizzo7623, You can share pictures here using our email address if you like. Email: tweakswithtweek@gmail.com We would love to see your completed projects! 🙂 TwT
Yes! You found your way to best make it work for you. Excellent! I find the hand punch much easier to control than the rotary blade and find that my punched holes are cleaner and easier to push my crochet hook into as I stitch around the fabric. Good thing that my wrists have not complained yet! To me, the fleece projects are relaxing so there’s less hurry to finish. Options are wonderful! I’m so glad we have them! Look at you! Already adept at making your creations! So proud of you, Carol! This makes my day! ✨😁Tweek✨
Hi...I guess I should look for the Blizzard fleece that isn't too faded out looking on the underside because some might not look good on the back. Lovely blankets that you have made. Thank you.
❤Hi tweet I like your video I will try to make one just want to know what size is the whole puncher next can you show us the size of the hole? Thank you.🙏💕🌹
The size fleece depends but tends to run in the 54 inch range… what ever the inches, tho, in the pattern I choose, I double check to make sure the two pieces of fleece ARE the same width before I piece them together. That saves time and headache of trying to match the stitching going around. I generally figure 1 yd of fabric for a baby blanket, 2 yds for a regular throw blanket, and 3 yds to cover my TALLest family members in softness… cuz even their toes can be swaddled in comfort with that much fabric! Happy stitching to you! Tweek😁
I am a very new crocheter and would like to make the fleece blankets with crochet edging to send to an organization that distributes them to hospitals for preemies. Do you have a video that demonstrates how to add a simple dainty second row? The blankets they are requesting are 12”-14” by 12” x 14”Thank you. 😊.
Hi KK, A simple single crochet stitch is what I use in my first ‘go-round’ with the fabric after I punched it. I’m thinking you’d need that, at least, to cover the space between each punch… but let me go try a few options. I’ll get right back to you if it works, k? Tweek ☺️
@@kkd7953 Hi again! I just pulled out some fleece, punched a line along the edge… So, here’s my thoughts … There’s got to be a base stitch edging the fabric, there needs to be a start, there needs to be a corner. To me, the simplest blanket edge finish IS the single crochet stitch. Since this stitch is my go-to option in all of my blankee videos it is demonstrated in multiple episodes. I admit I am limited in my abilities to crochet so opt for my single or double crochet stitches to finish the blankets. In re-reading your initial message, though, I feel that what you may be actually asking is for the chain stitch that ‘floats’ over the single crochet stitch. In the chain stitch I simply follow the top of the single by pushing the hook beneath each chain there and then pull the yarn thru to loop back onto the hook. A long winded response here, methinks. But in every video we’ve posted with fleece for blankets I’ve shown how I do that stitch. Thankfully, there are far more adept crocheting folk out there that could do more to offer stitching options. Give them a looksee, yes? I hope I’ve been able to answer your question, if only in part.
Hi Faye! A Fiskars 1/16 inch needle punch can be purchased on Amazon. If you go to our description in the video you should find a link there. I used to purchase mine at my local Joann’s until they stopped stocking that item. So look for it thru Fiskar’s website or at AMZ. Good luck! Tweek😊
@@TweakswithTweek Thank you I bought it. I thought I was looking at the wrong punch because I thought I couldn’t find one with a needle. Can’t wait to get started !
Hi Holly, I’d certainly not have the strength to punch through two layers of fleece… but that doesn’t mean it wouldn’t work. Have you tried it out on a scrap piece first? Usually after half a dozen punches I have to rest my hand….hah hah. Good luck with that, Holly! Tweek :0)
I purchase them on Amazon. Link below: www.amazon.com/Fiskars-Inch-Hand-Punch-Circle/dp/B0001DT3YU/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2A29S7A4BKELN&keywords=fiskars%2Bneedle%2Bpunch%2Bfor%2Bfabric&qid=1695310244&sprefix=fiskers%2Bnee%2Caps%2C197&sr=8-3&th=1
Hello Patty! So... the answer to this question is a matter of taste and of comfort level. I have all the rotary skip cutters and boards and guides and have used the skip punch on one of my fleece blankets. The rotary blade makes quick work of the punching, fo’sure, yet I prefer the hand punch for my fleece punching. I am on the short side in stature and getting the rotary cutter all the way across the fleece piece is a challenge for me cuz as my leverage wanes my punches are not uniformly punched as I go. The result is more difficulty for me in getting the crochet hook into the punched holes in the fleece. Oh boy... More than you wanted to know, I’m betting! Hah hah. Anyhew, I prefer the hand punch and have a strong hand to help me keep the punches regulated as I punch. I LOVE the rotary cutter and pad & guider tools for cutting fabric! For punching, tho? I choose my own method with spacing and punching. I recommend you try the tools and see if they are for you, Patty. Could you borrow them? My sister was kind enough to give me hers. Good luck! Thank you for your comment! Tweek :0)
@@TweakswithTweek actually, i am grateful for your detailed reply. No one in my circle of friends is a crafter. So there is no one to borrow such a tool. . My sister makes greetings cards and crochets a little. Her passion is cross stitch. I wiil just buy both and see what qorks best for me. I may run into the same issue you do with rotary skip cutter. I cannot seem to find the punch you are using. Please supply the brand and name of it when you have a free moment. Thank you so much.
@@Tinkerbell31326 Hi Patty, I use a Fiskars 1/16th needle punch and get it online as I rarely see it hanging in the Fiskars section of my fabric or craft stores. It can be purchased for under 10 dollars ( last time I got it on Amz for $8 ), I think the rotary cutter ( be sure to protect your cutting surface with a mat ) is a dream for cutting fabric. It is the rotary punch that I struggle with... which scoots me back to my trusty hand punch. Cross stitch is a fav of my sister’s as well. She has more patience than me! Thank you for your comment, Patty. I’m happy to help our. Good luck! 😌
@@TweakswithTweek thank you so much sweet lady. I have a regular rotary cutter and giant mat. You are the best! Love your crafts and channel. Thank you for telling whwre to get the wood discs ro make the circle back game. Gheycwill be my summer projects
Adding a decorative edging to a fleece blanket couldn’t be any easier! Tweek guides you through the two simple steps you’ll need to create a fast, yet perfect, finish to your favorite fleece fabric.
Fleece Blanket Chapters
0:00 - Intro
0:32 - Project Description
1:40 - Project Supplies
2:10 - Punching the Holes
3:40 - Selecting the Yarn
4:00 - How to Crochet a Corner
5:30 - Starting the First Side
6:30 - Crochet All the Way Around the Blanket
7:40 - The Final knot
9:00 - Completed Fleece Blanket
9:23 - Outro
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ok, that that I see this comment worked, I will ask my question. I saw a rotary skip blade at Joann Fabric. You use a punch. Is the punch better in your opinion?
Hi! I wish that we could share pictures on here. I was inspired by your idea here and I used this method to make a tree skirt and matching couch blanket for Christmas :-) thanks for the inspiration!
Hi Mariaacostarizzo7623,
You can share pictures here using our email address if you like.
Email: tweakswithtweek@gmail.com
We would love to see your completed projects! 🙂
TwT
Hello... I tried punching through two pieces of fleece at the same time and it does work. It came out beautifully. Thank you for the great tutorial. 👍
Wow, Vicki! You are braver than me! Brava! Well done! Tweek😁
Super cute!!!! Loved the video! You make it look so easy and clear!
Thank U your voice is so soothing😊
Love you videos! Your blankets are so pretty and your voice is so calming and helped me relax and to understand your instructions! Very well done!
I made a couple blankets but found a rotary skip blade make the holes in less than five minutes without the stress on my wrist from punching holes
Yes! You found your way to best make it work for you. Excellent! I find the hand punch much easier to control than the rotary blade and find that my punched holes are cleaner and easier to push my crochet hook into as I stitch around the fabric. Good thing that my wrists have not complained yet! To me, the fleece projects are relaxing so there’s less hurry to finish. Options are wonderful! I’m so glad we have them! Look at you! Already adept at making your creations! So proud of you, Carol! This makes my day!
✨😁Tweek✨
Hi...I guess I should look for the Blizzard fleece that isn't too faded out looking on the underside because some might not look good on the back. Lovely blankets that you have made. Thank you.
I want to try this on a blanket for a toddler.
They will love it! 😊
Thanks for the tutorial... much appreciated and I'm already halfway through making my first blanket ☺️
That’s great Jordan! Thank you for the comment. 😊👏
Fabolous! Thanks for sharing. I like it and your voice too.huges from italy
You are welcome 😊
Thank you, I can’t wait to start!
So beautiful
Hello my name is JoAnn, I'm a new subscriber. Nice to meet you.
Hi JoAnn, welcome to the Channel! 😊
Great tutorial thank you!!!
Thank you Deborah! 😊
❤Hi tweet I like your video I will try to make one just want to know what size is the whole puncher next can you show us the size of the hole? Thank you.🙏💕🌹
Fiskars 1/16 Inch Hand Punch, Circle
Link: www.amazon.com/dp/B0001DT3YU/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_9J9DMS9F44Y08N5AK8SP?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Thank you for this!
You are welcome 😊
Love the flowers with faces that are singing. Is it from Joann's? I have watch several of your tutorials, now subscribed. Thank you for sharing!
Thank you so much and welcome to the Channel!
And YES, JoAnn Fabric is where I found the singing flower pattern fleece! Couldn’t resist it, Diana :0)
I'm making a double sided blanket and found this video. You mention how many yards, but what is the width of the fleece your working with?
The size fleece depends but tends to run in the 54 inch range… what ever the inches, tho, in the pattern I choose, I double check to make sure the two pieces of fleece ARE the same width before I piece them together. That saves time and headache of trying to match the stitching going around. I generally figure 1 yd of fabric for a baby blanket, 2 yds for a regular throw blanket, and 3 yds to cover my TALLest family members in softness… cuz even their toes can be swaddled in comfort with that much fabric! Happy stitching to you! Tweek😁
I am a very new crocheter and would like to make the fleece blankets with crochet edging to send to an organization that distributes them to hospitals for preemies. Do you have a video that demonstrates how to add a simple dainty second row? The blankets they are requesting are 12”-14” by 12” x 14”Thank you. 😊.
Hi KK,
A simple single crochet stitch is what I use in my first ‘go-round’ with the fabric after I punched it. I’m thinking you’d need that, at least, to cover the space between each punch… but let me go try a few options. I’ll get right back to you if it works, k? Tweek ☺️
@@TweakswithTweek thank you sooo much!
@@kkd7953 Hi again! I just pulled out some fleece, punched a line along the edge…
So, here’s my thoughts …
There’s got to be a base stitch edging the fabric, there needs to be a start, there needs to be a corner. To me, the simplest blanket edge finish IS the single crochet stitch. Since this stitch is my go-to option in all of my blankee videos it is demonstrated in multiple episodes. I admit I am limited in my abilities to crochet so opt for my single or double crochet stitches to finish the blankets.
In re-reading your initial message, though, I feel that what you may be actually asking is for the chain stitch that ‘floats’ over the single crochet stitch. In the chain stitch I simply follow the top of the single by pushing the hook beneath each chain there and then pull the yarn thru to loop back onto the hook. A long winded response here, methinks. But in every video we’ve posted with fleece for blankets I’ve shown how I do that stitch. Thankfully, there are far more adept crocheting folk out there that could do more to offer stitching options. Give them a looksee, yes? I hope I’ve been able to answer your question, if only in part.
Hi. I was so glad to find you. I have searched all over online and cant find the Needle punch. Any ideas who might sell them? Thank you, Faye
Hi Faye! A Fiskars 1/16 inch needle punch can be purchased on Amazon. If you go to our description in the video you should find a link there. I used to purchase mine at my local Joann’s until they stopped stocking that item. So look for it thru Fiskar’s website or at AMZ.
Good luck! Tweek😊
Fiskars 1/16 Inch Hand Punch, Circle www.amazon.com/dp/B0001DT3YU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_VP30YNCAQ3AP7YKTWB9B
@@TweakswithTweek Thank you I bought it. I thought I was looking at the wrong punch because I thought I couldn’t find one with a needle. Can’t wait to get started !
@@raffaye7046 Wonderful! NOW I can say “Happy Punching!”😁
Can you punch it folded to save time?
Hi Holly, I’d certainly not have the strength to punch through two layers of fleece… but that doesn’t mean it wouldn’t work. Have you tried it out on a scrap piece first? Usually after half a dozen punches I have to rest my hand….hah hah. Good luck with that, Holly! Tweek :0)
I saw a rotary skip blade at Joann Fabrics. Do you think the punch is better?
I like the punch better... but you should try both and see which best suits you :0)
Can’t find the Fiskar needle punch. Where did you purchase?
I purchase them on Amazon. Link below:
www.amazon.com/Fiskars-Inch-Hand-Punch-Circle/dp/B0001DT3YU/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2A29S7A4BKELN&keywords=fiskars%2Bneedle%2Bpunch%2Bfor%2Bfabric&qid=1695310244&sprefix=fiskers%2Bnee%2Caps%2C197&sr=8-3&th=1
I saw a rotary skip blade to put holes in fleece. Do you recommend the punch instead that you use.
Hello Patty! So... the answer to this question is a matter of taste and of comfort level. I have all the rotary skip cutters and boards and guides and have used the skip punch on one of my fleece blankets. The rotary blade makes quick work of the punching, fo’sure, yet I prefer the hand punch for my fleece punching. I am on the short side in stature and getting the rotary cutter all the way across the fleece piece is a challenge for me cuz as my leverage wanes my punches are not uniformly punched as I go. The result is more difficulty for me in getting the crochet hook into the punched holes in the fleece. Oh boy... More than you wanted to know, I’m betting! Hah hah. Anyhew, I prefer the hand punch and have a strong hand to help me keep the punches regulated as I punch. I LOVE the rotary cutter and pad & guider tools for cutting fabric! For punching, tho? I choose my own method with spacing and punching. I recommend you try the tools and see if they are for you, Patty. Could you borrow them? My sister was kind enough to give me hers. Good luck! Thank you for your comment! Tweek :0)
@@TweakswithTweek actually, i am grateful for your detailed reply. No one in my circle of friends is a crafter. So there is no one to borrow such a tool. . My sister makes greetings cards and crochets a little. Her passion is cross stitch.
I wiil just buy both and see what qorks best for me. I may run into the same issue you do with rotary skip cutter.
I cannot seem to find the punch you are using. Please supply the brand and name of it when you have a free moment.
Thank you so much.
@@Tinkerbell31326 Hi Patty, I use a Fiskars 1/16th needle punch and get it online as I rarely see it hanging in the Fiskars section of my fabric or craft stores. It can be purchased for under 10 dollars ( last time I got it on Amz for $8 ), I think the rotary cutter ( be sure to protect your cutting surface with a mat ) is a dream for cutting fabric. It is the rotary punch that I struggle with... which scoots me back to my trusty hand punch.
Cross stitch is a fav of my sister’s as well. She has more patience than me! Thank you for your comment, Patty. I’m happy to help our. Good luck! 😌
@@TweakswithTweek thank you so much sweet lady. I have a regular rotary cutter and giant mat.
You are the best! Love your crafts and channel. Thank you for telling whwre to get the wood discs ro make the circle back game. Gheycwill be my summer projects