My mom loves to crochet edgings around receiving blankets to give as gifts. She keeps telling me how easy it is and that I should try it too but I’m stubborn and kept putting it off.

Last week, I received an email from Joann’s saying Fleece was on sale so I decided to visit my local Joann’s to pick some up.

Below, you will find my free pattern and Ultra Cuddle Fleece fabric review. Enjoy!

Side Note: Based on my experience with this fabric, I do not recommend the ultra cuddle fleece for a baby. It’s better for children 3 years and older.

Materials:

• Ultra Cuddle Fleece - I used the licensed Star Wars #12033585 (Joann’s)
• Skip-Stitch Blade #1 (Skip-Stitch site)
• 45mm Fiskar’s Rotary Cutter (Joann’s)
• Self Healing Mat to Cut on (I didn’t have)
• 5mm Crochet Hook
• Worsted Weight Yarn - I used 45 yards of I Love This Yarn in Yellow & 90 yards of Red Heart Soft in Chocolate (I tried to match the colors in the blanket.)
• Tapestry Needle for Weaving in Ends and/or Sewing Needle for Foundation Blanket Stitch or sewing up any tears in fabric
• Ruler and/or Tape Measure

Notes on Supplies:
Skip Stitch Blade: There are three different sizes of skip stitch blades. I choose the Blade #1 because it states that it is “perfect for perforating fleece and similar fabrics…”
For ultra cuddle fleece - I DO NOT RECOMMEND using the skip stitch blade. I recommend just using a hook with a semi-sharp end or using a needle and thread to create the blanket stitch. See notes on Ultra Cuddle Fleece below.

Time Spent:
It took me approximately three hours to complete this blanket including the cutting, crocheting and sewing up of the torn areas.

Measurements:
Before adding the crocheted border, I cut the fleece to measure 44” long by 33” wide. I worked around the existing squares on the fleece.
After adding the crocheted border, the blanket measures 42” long by 32” wide.
See the pattern below to find out why it got a little smaller.

Abbreviations:
SC - Single Crochet
ea - each
ST - stitch
sl st - slip stitch
CH - chain