Crochet edge flannel blanket

Crochet an edge on a fleece blanket with this easy free crochet tutorial.

WIP (work in progress) I usually wait until a project is complete to blog about it so I thought I would start writing about some while in progress. I was commissioned by a friend to make a crochet …

With two new grandbabies due in the spring, I have been busy crocheting edgings on flannel receiving blankets. A number of years ago I posted how I make these blankets, and today I am going to show you some of the stitches I used on these recent blankets. Also, at the end of this post you will read about a giveaway for one Sharp Crochet Hook and instruction booklet from Jessica of sharpcrochethook.com. These edgings are all quick and simple to crochet with only one or two rounds. If you want…

This is one of my favorite gifts to give as a new baby gift or at a baby shower. But this blanket is not limited to baby gifts! Fleece comes in an amazing number of patterns these days. You could make one of these blankets for anyone! If you know how to crochet it's very easy to make and works up quickly. I am by no means a crochet expert. I taught myself out of book a few years ago. I still have trouble reading patterns so I hope these instructions make sense! If you make one of these…

( Edit: Click here to see more of finished blankets and more edging variations. ) Because I've had a number of people ask me how I make th...

* 1 1/4 yard of two flannel fabrics (in this tutorial, I'm using Bears on Bikes from the Riley Blake Designer Flannel Collection * Hemstitch Needle for your sewing machine (found HERE). * Crochet Thread (I'm using Lori Holt Chunky Thread found HERE). * Crochet Hook (the size needed will depend on how big your

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It happens to all of us (at least I hope its not just me!). It’s Friday and you have a baby shower Saturday. And you forgot until that moment. For now, on our husband-is-in-school-and-I-am-a-stay-at-home-mom budget, I need to combine our gift giving budget with my crafty stuffs budget. Luckily I found the perfect quick/reasonable price/still...

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