Blanket Ideas & Links
Below are some ideas to help you get started on your blanket projects. Click here for a 1-page printable blanket standards document.
Quilt Blankets
Cluck Cluck Sew - Lots of fun patterns.
Give A Hoot - Printable instructions on pages 4-8 for making a fun owl quilt.
Irish Chain - a Simple Quilt Block (YouTube video)
Joyful and Merry Quilting - Learn basic fundamentals for making perfect quilts every time.
Sandwich Quilts - 2-page printable size recommendations and instructions.
Missouri Star Quilt Company - Patterns, video tutorials, and more!
Online Resources for Quilters by Mary Hunt - video recorded during MABD 2021.
Project Linus Mystery Quilt - New pattern available every year in September, guided tutorials, & fundraiser for Project Linus local chapter.
Ring Toss & Sailboats - Two patterns combined to make a beautiful quilt for someone special. See examples.
Fleece Blankets
No Sew Single-layers Fleece Throws - 2-page printable size recommendations and instructions.
No Sew Fleece Throws - 1-page printable PDF that includes the importance of cutting off the selvage edges.
No Sew Fleece Throws Checklist - 2-page printable checklist for submitting your fleece throws to our chapter.
Knit & Crochet Blankets
Knit & Crochet Sites by Karen Huffman - video recorded during MABD 2021 and Knit & Crochet 1-page Handout
Faeries Sampler Baby Afghan pattern download from Ravelry
How to Cut, Skip Cut & Prepare Fleece for Crochet using a skip cut blade (YouTube video)
Quick and Easy Crocheted Blanket Edging - Can use fleece or flannel material
Raspberry Ripple Blanket by Birdlebee
Project Linus Knit & Sew Along - New pattern every year in March, guided tutorials, & fundraiser for Project Linus local chapter.
Ravelry - Lots of patterns to knit & crochet.
Additional Resources
Pinterest - search for quilt, fleece, & knit/crochet blanket ideas & patterns