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4 Cozy Blankets You Can DIY

 
 Needlecrafts
 
 
From Sarah White, your About Needlecrafts Editor
 
 
Now that it’s November it certainly feels like time to work on warm projects – at least in the Northern part of the world. Here are some projects that will bring some handmade warmth to your home or get you started on your holiday gift list. Happy crafting!
 
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How to Make a Fleece Blanket
Sewing up a fleece blanket is about as quick and easy as blanket making gets, and it’s fun to make blankets for others in the colors they like or with fleece printed with a favorite sports team logo or movie character. READ NOW
 
Bricks and Cobblestones Quilt Pattern
This fun and colorful quilt pattern is a great choice even for newer quilters because it’s all just squares and rectangles, meaning stitchers of any skill level can make up some quilty comfort quickly. READ NOW
 
Moss Stitch Lap Afghan
This little blanket is perfect for covering up your lap when watching television, and it’s worked in one piece in a simple stitch pattern, so it can keep you warm while you’re knitting it (while watching television), too. READ NOW
 
Checkered Crocheted Blanket
This blanket was designed to be baby-sized, but of course you could keep stitching blocks until you have enough for a throw or lap blanket. This project is a fun way to use colorwork in crochet and can be worked in any combination and number of colors you like. READ NOW
 
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