Smooth-Edged Blanket - This is the easiest way to make a no-sew blanket. Simply trim all four sides of your fleece to get straight edges. When you have a nice square or rectangle, you're done. It's as simple as that. The cut edges of fabric won't fray. This is a no-frills blanket, but it's still soft and cozy. For details, follow steps 1-3 of our instructions.

Simple Fringe Blanket - This blanket requires two more steps to dress it up a bit. Follow steps 1-5 of our instructions. You decide the length and width of the fringe. For an infant blanket, you may like a 1-2" fringe length. For larger blankets, a 2-4" length is nice. The fringe width can be 1/2" or wider. Anything narrower than 1/2" is prone to tearing off.

Looped Fringe Blanket - While the fringe on the simple fringe blanket lays flat, the fringe on this blanket has a little more character. It's still very simple to make using steps 1-7 of our instructions. Kids tend to like this version better. It's more fun to cuddle up to and more fun to make.

Knotted Two-Layer Blanket - This is probably the nicest looking blanket, but it may be too warm for some climates. Begin by choosing two coordinating fleece fabrics. You may use a pattern and a solid, two solids, or even two patterns. Lay one piece on top of the other - wrong sides together - and pin them. Follow steps 1-5 of our instructions cutting both pieces of fabric at the same time. Cut the strips 4" long. Next, simply tie the strips together, and you're done. Don't you love it?

Donate it in your local community:

• Crisis Prevention Nursery
• Homeless Shelter
• Domestic Violence Facility
• Pediatric Hospital
• Long-Term Care Facility
• Animal Shelter (no fringe)

Send it to an organization that will distribute it for you:

• Mission Mexico by The Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer
  
  
• Gramma's Hugs International
  
  
• Project Night Night
  
  
• Project Linus