This is the second post I’ve done for crochet edging on fleece blankets - my first being the Crochet Edging for Ultra Cuddle Fleece Boy Toddler Blanket.

This blanket was inspired by as well as a gift to my little cousin, Madison. The fabric is so cute! I was thinking it would also make a nice gift to give at a baby shower.

Materials:

• Anti-Pill Fleece - I was not able to find the link to the fabric I bought from JoAnn’s so I will have to update once I find out the name
• Skip-Stitch Blade #1 (Skip-Stitch site)
• 45mm Fiskar’s Rotary Cutter (Joann’s)
• Self Healing Mat to Cut on (I didn’t have)
• 4.25mm Crochet Hook (a 4mm or 4.5mm will also work!)
• Worsted Weight Yarn - I used about 135 yards of Red Heart Soft in Chocolate and 135 yards I Love This Yarn in Pink Neon (I tried to match the colors in the blanket.)
  • Tapestry Needle for Weaving in Ends and/or for Foundation Blanket Stitch (if you don’t have/want to use the skip stitch blade)
  • Ruler and/or Tape Measure

Time Spent:
It took me approximately three and a half hours to complete this blanket including the cutting and crocheting.

Measurements:
This blanket measures 40.5” long by 31.5” long.
To achieve this size, I cut the fleece to these exact measurements. When you perforate it, you will take it in 1” on each side but the border will bring it back to these measurements as it adds 1” on each side.

Abbreviations:
SC - Single Crochet
ea - each
ST - stitch
sl st - slip stitch
CH - chain
HDC - Half Double Crochet
DC - Double Crochet
SC2TOG - Single Crochet Two Stitches Together (Decrease)

More info on the Skip Stitch Blade and Fleece included in post. Full photo tutorial includes as well.