A step by step demonstration will show you how to create an extra special ‘softee’ for your own little one! Softee Blanket Chapters 0:00 - Intro 0:26 - Project Description 1:20 - Cutting the Squares 1:55 - Punching the Holes 2:34 - Crochet the First Square Border 3:00 - How to Crochet a Corner 5:15 - Crochet the Second Color Border 7:28 - Crochet the Third Color Border 8:30 - Laying out the Pattern 9:08 - Crochet the Squares Together 11:50 - Crochet the Rows of Squares Together 13:45 - Crochet the First Blanket Border 16:25 - Crochet the Second Blanket Border 17:15 - Completed Granny Square Blanket 17:30 - Outro
@@lowvisionactive Hi Elaine! Yes, the puncher gives me a little more control and it has served me well! Thank you for you comment & happy punching/ crocheting! Tweek
Hi Tweek buy a skip-stitch blade it’s a perforating rotary blade that fits in your rotary cutter. It puts little holes all around your fleece it’s fast and easy. No need for a punch to make holes save all the hard work on your hand. Only takes one pass down your fleece to make all your holes to crochet in. I have even done 2 layers of fleece at a time so making a two sided fleece blanket so fast and easy all your holes line up for both pieces.
You are so welcome, Esther! As fleece products climb ever up up UP in price, using smaller pieces can help ease the costs. Be sure to check the reduced/scrap/ remnant fabric area of your store. I found a $38 dollar piece of faux fur remnant for $12. There ARE savings to find, ya just gotta look! Good luck! Tweek😄
a great idea.i have tons of fleece scrap. left from my Guniea pigs Midwest Blanket Cage Liner. I use to crochet all the time.my fleece would made great way to use up for Blankets.thank you for your idea.
I just stumbled upon your video and so glad I did! I love how your willing to take regular things ( hole puncher) and come up with this! I don't have a whole lot of fancy things so for me this is awesome! And ro admit you didn't have matching yearn instead of showing off a gamete of the same color .. brought a tear to my eye of joy!! Lol. Glad this woman found you!!
Hooray! That’s why we do this, to share ideas and inspire folks to create for themselves, their family, their friends. And, you can use my mantra, if you wish to, Amber. When you give away that blanket - let them know that each time they snuggle into it they are getting a hug from you 🥰 I know it’s corny… but corny never bothered me and when your fav people send you a picture of them all snuggled in - bonus!!! Thank you for your kind words, Amber! 😁Tweek
Yes you can! Here’s a link where I did just that: Make a Double FLEECE SUPER SOFTIE Blanket, Tutorial, Step by Step ua-cam.com/video/aRVoiuqY6uc/v-deo.html
I love to hearing your calm soothing voice in your tutorials. Thanks for sharing your talent with your fans! Would the outcome be the same if instead of putting 3 d, 2c, 3d in every corner, could I just put 2d, 2c, 2d instead? Thanks T!!!
Yes! That works, JJW. Right now I’m working on fleece kittens and am crocheting only 2d & 1c & 2d for their ear tips. I was taught 3d, 2c, 3d for corners ( my grandma ) and what you propose certainly would work. Thank you for your comment! 😁
@@TweakswithTweek Thanks for your quick response! Before I invest in a puncher could the puncher work if double two flannel pieces together for the punches? Have a beautiful day - Tweaks!!!
Yes, punching through 2 thicknesses of fleece can be done… moving quickly, tho, may be an issue as the fleece doesn’t move as easily in the puncher when it’s layered upon itself. But slow goin’ irons out the problem. Easy does it! Remember to rest your hand as you go! :0)
@@TweakswithTweek What is the difference between using a rotary skip blake as opposed to using a puncher? I appreciate your assistance and expertise!!! Thanks for being here for your fans!!!
A rotary skip blade moves quickly along the fabric cutting, or punching holes, through it. I prefer to use a hand punch as I opt for more control as I follow the contours of the fabric. I’m relying on the punch hole going through more smoothly, allowing my crochet hook to fit thru the hole better afterwards. Try both and see what you think. Good luck!
What size crochet hook do you use? I just ordered the fiskars puncher that you had in your last video. My mother recently passed away and I was given all of her fleece and sewing machine. Since I did not yet know how to use the sewing machine and I am a crocheter I would like to do some of these projects.
Wonderful to make use of the fleece fabric, Maria, and even more special as it was your Mom that chose those patterns. How lovely. I bet she’d love that! Thank you for sharing! Tweek🥰
Hi Colleen, I go thru both loops on the chain at the top of the stitch then pull up thru the one loop on the crochet hook. Hopefully our close-up shots in the video will help to explain it. Oh! Penguins! Yes, so cute! Joann Fabrics is my go-to for fleece. 😊Tweek
Hi Gabe, I use only fleece fabric for my hand punch projects. It’s been my experience that fleece does not run or expand after the punch has been made… letting me easily crochet my stitches into it. You could experiment with other materials if you wish to. Do let me know how that goes! Thank you for your comment. Tweek😄
I would have liked to have seen how you did the ‘corners’ while you attached the 4 squares to the row. How many DCs did you do? This is the part BEFORE you did the border. This part was not clear.
Hi Doris, Have you ever stitched two granny squares together before? My corners don’t change once I make the determination as to how they will work in the project.. ie: I was taught to stitch 3 DC ( or SC ) then a space, then 3 again which made my corners in the GS. For this project I believe I followed that pattern. Thanks for your comment! Tweek😁
Hi Karen! The blanket I made on this episode had sixteen 6 x 6 inch squares within it. It may be just a bit big for a baby blanket, yet that could be easily adjusted by making the squares smaller ( 4 x 4 inches ) or cutting the number of squares to 12 with 3 rows of four squares instead of four. You could also drop the crochet edge to one row instead of two. Many options, Karen! Have fun! Thank you for your kind comment! Tweek :0)
It's called: A Fiskars 1/16 Inch Hand Punch, I purchased mine on Amazon: www.amazon.com/Fiskars-Inch-Hand-Punch-Circle/dp/B0001DT3YU/ref=sr_1_1_mod_primary_new?crid=3MM41PIT1ODPW&keywords=Fiskars+1%2F16+Inch+Hand+Punch&qid=1657457519&sbo=RZvfv%2F%2FHxDF%2BO5021pAnSA%3D%3D&sprefix=fiskars+1%2F16+inch+hand+punch%2Caps%2C142&sr=8-1
Hi Martha, I tie to secure but mostly because that’s how I was taught to crochet by my Grandma. I revert to what I am comfortable with. Tho she thought I did not hold my yarn properly, giving me many a hand-slap for it. To each her own, yes? Thank you for your comment, Martha. Tweek😁
Um…. I don’t know, Natalie. Do you imagine a cotton fabric would accept a needle punch hole without tearing or running? I guess all would rise or fall upon the fabric’s thickness. Would sweatshirts work? Could a needle punch hole be made, and kept, in sweatshirt material? I’m unwilling to deviate from my fleece but I’d love to hear how it works out for you! Let me know, please, Natalie. Thanks! Tweek 😁
I'm a beginner crocheter and was so interested in making this blanket,but was so disappointed in the video.Ilove her technique but needed to slow video down to teach the crochet work.
I'm sorry Phyllis. We do have other crochet videos on our channel that are slower and more detailed for beginners than this one. Please try this one: ua-cam.com/video/m0XCr9NzDyA/v-deo.html
A step by step demonstration will show you how to create an extra special ‘softee’ for your own little one!
Softee Blanket Chapters
0:00 - Intro
0:26 - Project Description
1:20 - Cutting the Squares
1:55 - Punching the Holes
2:34 - Crochet the First Square Border
3:00 - How to Crochet a Corner
5:15 - Crochet the Second Color Border
7:28 - Crochet the Third Color Border
8:30 - Laying out the Pattern
9:08 - Crochet the Squares Together
11:50 - Crochet the Rows of Squares Together
13:45 - Crochet the First Blanket Border
16:25 - Crochet the Second Blanket Border
17:15 - Completed Granny Square Blanket
17:30 - Outro
Great video! I am going to try the needle hole punch technique instead of the skip stitch. I like this idea!
@@lowvisionactive Hi Elaine! Yes, the puncher gives me a little more control and it has served me well! Thank you for you comment & happy punching/ crocheting! Tweek
I like the punch idea. I’ve never cared for the rotary cutter option to make the holes. So simple. Thank you!!!
Absolutely Beautiful, I can't wait to try this out for my great-grandson.
Thank you 😊
I thank you so very much for this idea. I have several sports fans in my family that will love a blanket like this.
Thank you 😊
Mittens would be totally awesome! TYIA
Thank you for a great tutorial!! It turned out so adorable!!
Brilliant to mix fleece with crochet,
Thank You! 😊
Hi Tweek buy a skip-stitch blade it’s a perforating rotary blade that fits in your rotary cutter. It puts little holes all around your fleece it’s fast and easy. No need for a punch to make holes save all the hard work on your hand. Only takes one pass down your fleece to make all your holes to crochet in. I have even done 2 layers of fleece at a time so making a two sided fleece blanket so fast and easy all your holes line up for both pieces.
Very nice video, and your instructions are clear - I need to go get some fleece - I am going to try this - Thank you for showing this ❤
You are so welcome, Esther!
As fleece products climb ever up up UP in price, using smaller pieces can help ease the costs. Be sure to check the reduced/scrap/ remnant fabric area of your store. I found a $38 dollar piece of faux fur remnant for $12. There ARE savings to find, ya just gotta look! Good luck! Tweek😄
This is exactly what I needed to learn to crochet with fleece and other fabrics. Thank you.
You are welcome!
I can't wait to try this out in polar bears and stars soon! Thanks for sharing this amazing project.
Thank you Charissa! 😊
How clever! I had never seen this done before. I'm going to try it. Thanks!
Thank you Epe! 😊 Have fun!
a great idea.i have tons of fleece scrap. left from my Guniea pigs Midwest Blanket Cage Liner. I use to crochet all the time.my fleece would made great way to use up for Blankets.thank you for your idea.
This is fabulous thank you!!
Thank you so much 😊🙏
I just stumbled upon your video and so glad I did! I love how your willing to take regular things ( hole puncher) and come up with this! I don't have a whole lot of fancy things so for me this is awesome! And ro admit you didn't have matching yearn instead of showing off a gamete of the same color .. brought a tear to my eye of joy!! Lol. Glad this woman found you!!
Oh I'm making this!!. I ordered the Needle punch from the Amazon link that you provided it arrived. As always thank you so much for the video's 🐱
Hooray! That’s why we do this, to share ideas and inspire folks to create for themselves, their family, their friends. And, you can use my mantra, if you wish to, Amber. When you give away that blanket - let them know that each time they snuggle into it they are getting a hug from you 🥰 I know it’s corny… but corny never bothered me and when your fav people send you a picture of them all snuggled in - bonus!!!
Thank you for your kind words, Amber! 😁Tweek
So excited to make this!
Thanks tweaks for this learn a lot from this..
I am so making one!! Thanks a bunch!!
You are welcome! 🙏 😊
You are very welcome, Martha! Have fun! Tweek😀
Love this tutorial! Can another full length layer of fleece be put on the back?
Yes you can! Here’s a link where I did just that: Make a Double FLEECE SUPER SOFTIE Blanket, Tutorial, Step by Step
ua-cam.com/video/aRVoiuqY6uc/v-deo.html
I love to hearing your calm soothing voice in your tutorials. Thanks for sharing your talent with your fans! Would the outcome be the same if instead of putting 3 d, 2c, 3d in every corner, could I just put 2d, 2c, 2d instead? Thanks T!!!
Yes! That works, JJW. Right now I’m working on fleece kittens and am crocheting only 2d & 1c & 2d for their ear tips. I was taught 3d, 2c, 3d for corners ( my grandma ) and what you propose certainly would work. Thank you for your comment! 😁
@@TweakswithTweek Thanks for your quick response! Before I invest in a puncher could the puncher work if double two flannel pieces together for the punches? Have a beautiful day - Tweaks!!!
Yes, punching through 2 thicknesses of fleece can be done… moving quickly, tho, may be an issue as the fleece doesn’t move as easily in the puncher when it’s layered upon itself. But slow goin’ irons out the problem. Easy does it! Remember to rest your hand as you go! :0)
@@TweakswithTweek What is the difference between using a rotary skip blake as opposed to using a puncher? I appreciate your assistance and expertise!!! Thanks for being here for your fans!!!
A rotary skip blade moves quickly along the fabric cutting, or punching holes, through it. I prefer to use a hand punch as I opt for more control as I follow the contours of the fabric. I’m relying on the punch hole going through more smoothly, allowing my crochet hook to fit thru the hole better afterwards. Try both and see what you think. Good luck!
What size crochet hook do you use? I just ordered the fiskars puncher that you had in your last video. My mother recently passed away and I was given all of her fleece and sewing machine. Since I did not yet know how to use the sewing machine and I am a crocheter I would like to do some of these projects.
It’s a size G crochet hook. 😊
Wonderful to make use of the fleece fabric, Maria, and even more special as it was your Mom that chose those patterns. How lovely. I bet she’d love that! Thank you for sharing! Tweek🥰
I love ❤️ penguins 🐧. Where did you get the material. Also when slip-stitching do you go through both loops or just one loop.
Hi Colleen, I go thru both loops on the chain at the top of the stitch then pull up thru the one loop on the crochet hook. Hopefully our close-up shots in the video will help to explain it. Oh! Penguins! Yes, so cute! Joann Fabrics is my go-to for fleece. 😊Tweek
Where can I get one of the punches you have for the holes. Can you use any kind of material or just fleece.
Fiskars 1/16 Inch Hand Punch, Circle a.co/d/6MZ8h67
Hi Gabe, I use only fleece fabric for my hand punch projects. It’s been my experience that fleece does not run or expand after the punch has been made… letting me easily crochet my stitches into it. You could experiment with other materials if you wish to. Do let me know how that goes! Thank you for your comment. Tweek😄
I would have liked to have seen how you did the ‘corners’ while you attached the 4 squares to the row. How many DCs did you do? This is the part BEFORE you did the border. This part was not clear.
Hi Doris, Have you ever stitched two granny squares together before? My corners don’t change once I make the determination as to how they will work in the project.. ie: I was taught to stitch 3 DC ( or SC ) then a space, then 3 again which made my corners in the GS. For this project I believe I followed that pattern. Thanks for your comment! Tweek😁
Love this!! If I make a baby blanket using fleece squares how many square would I need?
Hi Karen! The blanket I made on this episode had sixteen 6 x 6 inch squares within it. It may be just a bit big for a baby blanket, yet that could be easily adjusted by making the squares smaller ( 4 x 4 inches ) or cutting the number of squares to 12 with 3 rows of four squares instead of four. You could also drop the crochet edge to one row instead of two. Many options, Karen! Have fun! Thank you for your kind comment! Tweek :0)
@@TweakswithTweek Thank you!!
Hello, this is soo cute!! Can this be done with flannel ?
Hi Ebony! I have only used fleece as this fabric is thick, takes the punched hole and does not fray. Have not tried flannel for my projects.
Where can I find the needle puncher? Or the right name for it? I checked at Joanns they didnt have it?
It's called: A Fiskars 1/16 Inch Hand Punch,
I purchased mine on Amazon:
www.amazon.com/Fiskars-Inch-Hand-Punch-Circle/dp/B0001DT3YU/ref=sr_1_1_mod_primary_new?crid=3MM41PIT1ODPW&keywords=Fiskars+1%2F16+Inch+Hand+Punch&qid=1657457519&sbo=RZvfv%2F%2FHxDF%2BO5021pAnSA%3D%3D&sprefix=fiskars+1%2F16+inch+hand+punch%2Caps%2C142&sr=8-1
What kind of hole punch are you using.
It's a Fiskars 1/16 Inch Hand Needle Punch. Amazon Link:
www.amazon.com/dp/B0001DT3YU/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_3gbQFbB55G6TP
Hi Chris, It is a Fiskars 1/16 inch needle puncher that I use 😄 Tweek
Thank you
Very nice but why do you tie to connect?
Hi Martha, I tie to secure but mostly because that’s how I was taught to crochet by my Grandma. I revert to what I am comfortable with. Tho she thought I did not hold my yarn properly, giving me many a hand-slap for it. To each her own, yes? Thank you for your comment, Martha. Tweek😁
can you do this with cotton fabric?
Hi Vanessa, I have never tried crocheting into cotton fabric. So I don’t know if it would work. Good luck! 🍀
Would this also work for tshirts?
Um…. I don’t know, Natalie. Do you imagine a cotton fabric would accept a needle punch hole without tearing or running? I guess all would rise or fall upon the fabric’s thickness. Would sweatshirts work? Could a needle punch hole be made, and kept, in sweatshirt material? I’m unwilling to deviate from my fleece but I’d love to hear how it works out for you! Let me know, please, Natalie. Thanks! Tweek 😁
I don't understand you crocheting your ends in to hide them? I've always taken a yarn needle and work my ends in.
It’s just the way my Grandma taught me, Anita. I go with what I know 😀
I'm a beginner crocheter and was so interested in making this blanket,but was so disappointed in the video.Ilove her technique but needed to slow video down to teach the crochet work.
I'm sorry Phyllis. We do have other crochet videos on our channel that are slower and more detailed for beginners than this one.
Please try this one: ua-cam.com/video/m0XCr9NzDyA/v-deo.html