Updated at: 24-11-2022 - By: Sienna Lewis

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Adding pom-poms to a blanket is the best way to make it a focal point in your home. Nothing! However, I may have a skewed view because I am a pom-pom fiend.

Recently, there have been a lot of cozy blankets on the market. The fun of making a throw blanket outweighs the cost of purchasing one. You may personalize a familiar item by choosing colors, textures, and fun embellishments like pom-poms to make it unique.

And what’s better than a project you can wrap up in after you’re done? Although spring is only a few weeks away, these dreary, rainy Seattle days appear to be here to stay. As a bonus, this blanket looks great on a blanket ladder when the weather warms up, making it an ideal piece of decor for people like me who have little room. So let’s make a throw blanket together!

Step 1: Cut Fabric for Throw Blanket

The first step is to look for a fuzzy fabric in two different colors that you enjoy. For this project, we used cloth that is 60 inches wide because it is widely available. Because I prefer understated aesthetics, my crocheted blanket is a simple shade of gray and white. However, you can go with whatever color scheme that you choose.

Cut both fabrics to the desired size. To make a 60″ x 50″ blanket, we chopped ours down to 50″. It’s up to you to make it unique. If you don’t have a rotary cutter or a straightedge, you may still accomplish the similar look by drawing a line with a straightedge on the back of the fabric and gently cutting it out with scissors.

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A word of caution: The fuzz tends to end up all over the place during this step. Keep a vacuum on available so that you don’t make a huge mess when cleaning up the mess (like the fuzz traveling around the rest of your home).

Step 2: Add Pom-Poms to Throw Blanket

Both of the blanket’s short ends will be trimmed with pom-poms.

You may use any color combination you wish, but I chose white to keep everything looking clean and simple.

It doesn’t matter which fabric you sew the trim to; just make sure the pom-poms face inward and the tape side of the trim lines up with the edge of the cloth. As strange as it seems, if you imagine how a blanket looks when it’s turned inside out, that’s exactly where your pom poms will land if they’re facing out instead of inside. After that, attach the pom-pom trim by sewing it in place. This section can be tricky, so proceed with caution.

Step 3: Sew Sides Together

On each of the four corners, pin the blanket’s top and bottom sections together with the soft sides facing each other. Pom-poms should be tucked away in the seams so they don’t get sewed in at this step. This was a much simpler than sewing the pom-pom trim to just one side of the hat like I had originally planned. Starting with one of the pom-pom sides, sew using a 3/8″ seam allowance. If you don’t want to see the pom poms’ tape on the finished blanket, you’ll need to encase all of it.

Once you’ve completed the sides, stop approximately 18 inches from the end. Make sure all the pom-poms are in place and the tape isn’t visible by turning the blanket right-side out. Finally, flip the blanket right-side out and snip the corners diagonally so that the corners are clean. Use a pencil to push the corners out of the blanket and make them nice and crisp again!

Step 4: Sew Up the Throw Blanket Opening

Fold the raw edges of the opening into the blanket corners. Close the bare edges by sewing a thin hem around them.

Step 5: Quilt Throw Blanket

After that, we’ll “quilt” the blanket, which means we’ll sew patterns into the fabric to keep the top and bottom of the blanket joined. We used a piece of masking tape on the sewing machine as a guide to sew a border 2 1/2″ in from the edge.

You can use a straightedge with chalk or a fabric marker to outline the lines before you stitch them if you want to add more designs in the center.

And that’s all there is to it! Isn’t it simple? Using pom-pom trim instead of manufacturing pom-poms by hand (or even purchasing a bag of them) and attaching them one at a time is one of my favorite aspects of this project. That can be amusing at times, but it’s also extremely time consuming. To top it all off, the pom-pom trim assures that they will be perfectly spaced, which is something I always look for in my projects.

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How Many Yards Do I Need To Make A Throw Blanket?

Store-bought throw blankets typically measure 60 inches by 50 inches when folded. Generally speaking, a two-yard baby blanket is the ideal size for a throw.

For young babies, one skein of yarn may suffice, but for larger ones, you may need three or more.

One and a half yards of Deluxe fleece are needed for the front and back of the standard size. Twin throw blankets can be made with as little as two and a half to three yards of fabric.

Throw blankets typically measure 50 inches wide by 36 inches long.

Depending on your personal preference and where you feel most at ease, you may want to make it a little wider than usual.

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What is the difference between a blanket and a throw?

Most of the time, it isn’t clear whether to use a blanket or a throw.

In many ways, the two are very similar, such as providing warmth or enhancing the décor of a room or sala. In light of this information, you may make an informed decision on which blanket to purchase.

Size matters

The standard size of a blanket is determined by the measurements of the bedding. Mattresses come in a variety of sizes, including twin, king, and queen.

What size throw should I buy depends on who will use it, but 50 inches by 36 inches is a good starting point. A blanket, on the other hand, can be used by two people, whereas a throw blanket is designed for only one.

To keep a bed warm, blankets tend to be utilized instead of throws, as they are able to reach the ends of a bed’s beddings. Throw blankets, on the other hand, serve specific purposes.

Materials and design

Both of these pieces are made from different materials and feature distinctive designs.

Wool, flannels, and fleece blankets are all manufactured from a single huge piece of fabric. As a result, a throw blanket is likely to be manufactured out of a high-end material like faux fur.

As a general rule, people prefer to use a throw blanket rather than a regular blanket in common spaces, such as the living room.

Decor

You can’t use a typical blanket for decoration. Its sole purpose is to offer the user with comfort by way of heat. Decorated with throw blankets, of course.

When they’re not being utilized to keep someone warm, they’re used for their aesthetic value. This is typically made for the living room or the corner of the bedroom.

What are the characteristics of a good throw blanket?

Makes moving around easier with a decent throw blanket. A throw blanket is the perfect size for snuggling up to.

Because of this, you won’t be engulfed in a mountain of fabric that you’ll have to trudge across the floor as you go about your day.

It can also be used as a focal point in your home’s interior design. Because it comes in a range of hues, it has an advantage.

It’s a fantastic design tool that can also give your spaces a new lease on life. Because of its multiple functions, this is a popular purchase.

But how much it costs will depend on the user’s priorities and how much they can afford to spend.

It’s also a great way to keep yourself protected. There’s a simple reason for this: It’s washable.

Anywhere you have a pet, you’re going to get hair all over the place. Throw blankets can alleviate some of these discomforts.

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Conclusion

A throw blanket appears to be an absolute necessity. So, “how many yards of fabric for a throw blanket?” can finally have an answer.

If you follow the advice in this post, you will be well on your way to owning your own throw blanket!

Just be sure to measure the individual who will be using it. You also need to know what kind of fabric you prefer.

Having a throw blanket is a great way to make your living space feel a little cozier and more comfortable.