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NO SEW FLEECE BLANKET PATTERN
Updated on: November 28, 2023
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Blanket Sizes
Blanket Sizes and Types:

Preemie Blankets
A very small blanket (12" x 12") or (12" x 18") can easily wrap a premature baby, but in many hospitals they prefer a (30" x 40") or (36" x 36") blanket used to cover the entire bassinet. Crochet / Knit patterns will require approx. 24-32 oz. of yarn depending on the pattern and size of hooks/needles.  Special requirements regarding fabric or yarn is needed for Preemie Blankets - Before you make a Preemie Blanket - Contact Us to ensure that the blanket meets the special requirements.
Baby Blankets
Pre-printed panel quilts make excellent baby quilts and they are very easy to finish.  They are already made of quilted fabric so all they need is a binding sewn around the edge.  One yard of fabric (36" x 36") or (36" x 42") makes an acceptable sized baby quilt. Crochet / Knit patterns will require approx. 24-48 oz. of yarn depending on the pattern and size of hooks/needles.
Teen Blankets
In order for a blanket to be comfortable for a teenager, it needs to be at least two yards in length.  Since polar fleece is 50% wide, a 2-yard piece of fleece makes a nice blanket for a teenager. Crochet / Knit patterns will require approx. 64-120 oz. of yarn depending on the pattern and size of hooks/needles.
Toddler Blankets
An average sized blanket is (40" x 60"). A cut of fabric is usually 40-42 inches wide -- so 1 2/3 yards of a 40-42 wide fabric is perfect size for a toddler blanket. Crochet / Knit patterns will require approx. 40-64 oz of yarn depending on the pattern and size of hooks/needles.
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Project Linus Links for patterns, projects or an inspirational 'push'.
Quilting Projects:
Remedial Quilters - Easy Baby Quilt in 12 hours. How-To-Quilt.
Quiltmaker - Snuggle Up Quilt. Fast and Easy.
Fabric.com - Quilting Fabric for sale
Quilting with a Passion - Over 2,100 Free Patterns
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Quilter's Cache - Quilt Blocks Galore! 
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Crochet Projects:
Family Circle - Learn To Crochet
Planet Shoup - Converting Knit Patterns to Crochet
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Smiley's Yarns - Discount Yarn - Flat Rate Shipping Charge.
Be sure to check out the Dollar Yarn - look at the number of ounces and compare to Wal-Mart Prices - Sometimes cheaper / Sometimes not cheaper.
Free Patterns.com - This web site has many great crochet and knit patterns.  Free Membership.  Once you log in, look at the bottom of the page and go to the Basement section. Check out the Crochet patterns Angel_Afghan.pdf and the Diagonal_Lace_Afghan.pdf.  There are many great patterns.
Yarn Lover's Room - Broomstick Lace Afghan
Crochet 'N More - Broomstick Lace Afghan Square Pattern
Crochet Cabana - Learn Tunisian Crochet (aka Afghan Stitch)
Stitch Guide - Video Clips, Illustrations and free patterns for Crocheting
Woman's Day - Nine-Patch Diamond Quilt. Twin or Queen Size.
Fleece Blankets
Pieces of polar fleece may be purchased and it takes very little work to create a blanket.  Serging or hemming, or cutting a fringed edge - which takes no sewing at all, may finish off the edge.  This material can be used for any size blanket.
Receiving Blankets
A piece of flannel fabric can be stitched into a receiving blanket by hemming the edge.
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TYPE
Crib
Lapghan
Twin Comforter
Twin Bedspread
Full Comforter
Full Bedspread
Queen Comforter
Queen Bedspread
King Comforter
King Bedspread


WIDTH
27-39
30-38
66
80
76
96
86
102
88
118


LENGTH
40-52
35-40
86
108
86
108
88
118
109
120

Blanket Sizes
Standard Blanket Sizes expressed in inches.
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Here are many links that we have found helpful in creating our comforting covers. Please feel free to browse around.