Yes tippi you use fleec material for this in 2 diff colours. 1m x 1m or 1.5m x 1.5m. Lay on top of each other with wrong sides together and the fleece with pattern/embroidery on the bottom. Dont stretch fleece but "brush" it and work on flat surface. Cut corners 8.5cm x 8.5cm and then 7.5cm "fingers", cutting from both sides. Fold all fingers over and make a VERY SMALL cut right on fold(should go through both layers.) Put fingers back. Take top finger and pull through little hole. Take finger that is now on top, look for the little hole in bottom finger and pull through. AND THERE YOU ARE.

Thank you, I do a lot of these blankets as gifts. I did not know how to turn it so the knots don't show.
Bonnie

Thanks so much Marthie, will have to try this. hugs Yvonne

Good idea!! I didn't really care for the knots on the tied blankets.

I like this technique. Looks like it lays so much flatter than the tied version. Thanks for explaining. We have a new GD due this month, so I better get busy. :-)

This is a different concept. How does it hold up in the wash?

Nice job - but I still can't figure what you do with the fingers and the cuts. I have to really see it - to understand - I guess. I know it must be so simple - but so is my mind.....

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by christracey 06 Aug 2011

I can't quite get the gist either. It does look great though.

I think this is neater. I have seen them tied and it was bulky. This is much neater.

i will take photos of the steps and post it tonight.

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by marthie 05 Aug 2011

I am going to do all the cut work on fleece and take it with me on the plane. I cant sleep during a flight so this will keep me busy

by shirlener88 05 Aug 2011

Can wait to see......

Marthie - I love this. The next time I see you I think I need some lessons. Have a wonderful time in Birmingham. Hugs Sarah.

If I am understanding this, do you full the finger of one side through the slit of the other side, and then vice versa?

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by drro 04 Aug 2011

BY the way, this is so clever if there is now sewing but only cutting and pulling through! Of course, you did mention embroidery on one of the sides.

Neat idea! Not sure I completly understand but I'll bet it would be a fun finish. Thanks for the explanation!

Very nice. You did a wonderful job!

excellent technique, I like!!!!

Dankie vriendin, gaan sommer klomp maak. Thank you my friend, going to make a few.
Hugs
Marietta

Lovely woark Marthie

very nice

Well I'm a little confused. Can you help? Is the top finger pulled through the slit on the top one. And then the top pulled through the slit on the bottom? Or is it top through bottom and then bottom through top. I don't understand enough to make a sensible question!!! Sorry.

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by marthie 05 Aug 2011

You pull the tip finger through the little hole in the bottom finger. Now the bottom finger becomes the top finger. Do the same with the new top finger - pull it through the little hole in the "new" bottom finger. Better explained?

Thanks for the explaining the technique.

What a good idea!

What a unique technique. Like the no sew idea. Thanks for the tutorial.