SUPPLIES & TOOLS:
DIRECTIONS:
- 1/4 yd blizzard fleece – various colors
- Cutting mat
- Rotary cutter
- Acrylic ruler
- Needle and thread
DIRECTIONS:
- Rainbow Toy
Cut four 2"x58" fleece strips using each color for your rainbow. Start with the outer-most color of your rainbow. That color will determine the lengths of your next color. Your inner-most color will be the shortest one. Knot the 4 strips leaving about 3" above the knot. Spread the 4 strips into opposite directions with the knot in the center. Bend the “up” strip 45 degrees to the right, then down over the right strip. Bend the “down” strip 45 degrees to the right, then fold up over the left strip. This creates 2 loops. Bend the left and right strips over the loop closest to them and under the other. Pull the ends of all 4 strips to tighten the knot. Continue making box knots until you reach your desired length. Tie a regular knot in the end and trim the ends to 3". Set aside. Continue making shorter colored ropes. When you have finished all your colors, line them up and bend them into a rainbow. Hand sew them together.
- Box Knot Rope Toy
Cut 2"x58" strips of fleece, 2 of red and 2 of white. Knot the 4 strips leaving about 3" above the knot. Spread the 4 strips into opposite directions with the knot in the center. (red strip going up, red strip going the the right, white strip going down, white strip going to the left.) Bend the “up” strip 45 degrees to the right, then down over the right strip. Bend the “down” strip 45 degrees to the right, then fold up over the left strip. This creates 2 loops. Bend the left and right strips over the loop closest to them and under the other. Pull the ends of all 4 strips to tighten the knot. Continue making box knots until you reach your desired length. Tie a regular knot in the end and trim the ends to 3".
- Looped Toy
Cut 2"x58" strips of green fleece. Knot the 4 strips leaving about 3" above the knot. Spread the 4 strips into opposite directions with the knot in the center. (red strip going up, red strip going the the right, white strip going down, white strip going to the left.) Bend the “up” strip 45 degrees to the right, then down over the right strip. Bend the “down” strip 45 degrees to the right, then fold up over the left strip. This creates 2 loops. Bend the left and right strips over the loop closest to them and under the other. Pull the ends of all 4 strips to tighten the knot. Once the rope is 12-14" long, unknot the beginning of your rope. Match your strips from the beginning and the end to each other and tie each pair in a regular knot to join them. Continue making your chosen box knot using the two strips together until you reach your desired length. Tie a regular knot in the end and trim ends evenly. Cut 2" wide strips of contrasting colored fleece and wrap the handle with them. Hand sew on or knot.
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Easy on the hands
I purchased this a few days ago it was easy on the hands, quick, fun and my dogs loves it!
Date published: 2020-01-09