Knot Blanket Question

Celine · #1 August 22nd, 2011, 10:03 AM

I got some fleece fabric today to try to make a knot blanket. I put them on top of each other to get them to be even size, but when I cut - I make jagged lines and they are crooked as well.

I am not very good at this. Does it matter if the 2 blankets are not exactly straight? Will you see the crooked lines in the end?

Any techniques that you can share to make it perfect?

mrsjl · #2 August 22nd, 2011, 10:05 AM

I didn't worry about them being perfect, once it is tied you can't really tell anyway. good luck!

Celine · #3 August 22nd, 2011, 10:08 AM

Oh ok. One more question: Did you wash the fabric before you tied them?

Luvgreen19 · #4 August 22nd, 2011, 10:13 AM

I never wash it until it's all done- and I agree with Lori on the jagged edges. Once all the knots are in, no one will ever notice.
GL with your project- post pics when you are done

mrsjl · #5 August 22nd, 2011, 10:15 AM

mine were made from old receiving blankets, so they had been washed.

inyourhonor · #6 August 22nd, 2011, 10:27 AM

Yeah, you're going to get crooked slits one way or another. I am never perfect with it haha.

I've made a ton of these and never wash them prior always after.

Rochelle7 · #7 August 22nd, 2011, 10:30 AM

Yea, I never cut things straight and mine still came out nice. That's one reason I love this blanket so much. Heidi loves her's too. (Her party was yesterday). She's been walking around with it

Def post pix when finished!

Celine · #8 August 22nd, 2011, 03:34 PM

Let's see. I have never posted a pic cause I just can't figure out photobucket. :S

I finished the blanket and it's washed. Sophia loves the faces of the bugs. I think I tied the knots too tight or something cause some areas the blanket is "bunched up". Not sure if you can see it in the pic. I tried to stretch it out.

sunshyne57 · #9 August 22nd, 2011, 03:37 PM

Aww that is super adorable! I'm in love with that print! Great job!

.Jessica. · #10 August 22nd, 2011, 04:36 PM

AWE that turned out really cute. I love that fabric. As far as the too tight...ummm I bet it will loosen up with washings and wear.. You did an awesome job with it.

inyourhonor · #11 August 22nd, 2011, 05:21 PM

That looks cute! It will loosen up, all of ours have. I am doing repairs on the boys blankets a few times every few weeks. Especially my son Dane's because can't live without his blanket.

krislati · #12 August 22nd, 2011, 06:25 PM

That came out super cute! My mom always makes the kids these kinds of blankets, they love them.

Rochelle7 · #13 August 22nd, 2011, 06:32 PM

Very cute

Celine · #14 August 23rd, 2011, 06:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by inyourhonor

I am doing repairs on the boys blankets a few times every few weeks. Especially my son Dane's because can't live without his blanket.

What kind of repairs do you do? Do the knots open?

DH was so impressed w/ the blanket he wants me to make him one and he suggested I should not tell anybody that I made the blanket and make presents for our friends that have babies.

Well, I did tell him how much I paid for it ($23 for the fleece and only b/c I had a coupon) and he thinks that's too much. The print was kind of expensive $12 a yard. Is that about what you pay for yours or did I overpay?

inyourhonor · #15 August 23rd, 2011, 06:28 AM

They do come loose over time, its not hard to just re-knot it. They don't all come undone but you have those few that are sticklers.

We have made several as gifts

I paid $20 for the set. It's the first time I've ever paid for a set where they're pre-cut. I steer clear of $12 a yard but because I personally can't pay that, most of the ones I've chosen though have been 40% off and under 10. I think the most I may have paid for a yard was $10 and that was because the fabric was specifically asked for.