Stitched Fleece Throw with Tassels

SUPPLIES & TOOLS:

• 2yds Fleece
• Yarn Skein
• Basic Sewing Supplies
• Yarn Needle
• Fabric Marking Pen
• 4 1/2" Cardboard Square

DIRECTIONS:

1. Cut fabric to 52" x 72" rectangle.
2. Hem all edges by turning under 1/2" then another 1/2" and stitching to create finished edge.
3. Using the marking pen, make dots in 1" intervals on short ends as a guide to stitch with yarn
4. Use yarn needle and stitch 4 rows 1" apart, 1" long to create stitching along short ends of blanket.
5. Make tassels by winding yarn 22 times around a 4 1/2" piece of cardboard, tie a knot at the top and remove from the cardboard so that you have a loop that is tied on one end.
6. Measure down about 3/4"-1" from the know and using another piece of yarn, tie around yarn to create a tassel.
7. Cut loops to create end of tassel.
8. Measure across the short ends approximately 7" apart to add 8 evenly spaced tassels, stitch to edge of blanket with thread making sure that they are secure.