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By Fabricland January 1, 2020 in DIY No Comments

Crochet Pet Bed using Comfy Fleece

Have a little furry friend that needs a warm place to snuggle? Show your love and make a comfy bed using fleece ‘yarn’ and a jumbo crochet hook with your pets favourite fleece and crochet a cozy sleeping spot.

photo of white cat sitting in a crochet pet bed

Diameter = approx. 46cm (18”)
Height = approx. 18cm (7”)
Gauge: 3.5 sc x 4 rows + 4″ (10cm)

Materials

4 meters of 152cm(60”) width fleece:
- Colour A (Base Colour) = 2 meters
- Colour B = 1 meter
- Colour C = 1 meter
pins
ruler or meter stick
tailor’s chalk or a washable fabric marker
scissors
25mm jumbo crochet hook
1 stitch marker

To Make ‘Yarn’

Take your fleece, and with right sides together, fold fabric lengthwise with selvedges together. Cut off selvedges on both ends and pin the edges together.

With your ruler and marker, mark every 4cm (1.5”) along the length of your fabric both on the fold and raw edges. Connect the marks, and starting from the fold, cut along the line.

image showing how to cut fleece to create fleece yarn

You will be left with strips 4cm (1.5”) wide and 152cm (60”) long. Tie all strips together in a knot to create one long strand of yarn. As you go along, with right side facing up, pull tightly and stretch out each strip. This will make the raw edges naturally curl inward, making it easier to crochet. Repeat for all colours.

Instructions

Round 1: Starting with Colour A, CH4. Close circle with a SL ST in the first CH. Make 5 SC in the middle of the circle. SL ST in 1^st ST to close round.

Round 2: CH1. Make 2 SC in the first ST. Place stitch marker on the first SC. Continue to make 2 SC in each ST. SL ST in CH1 to close round. (Total of 10 STS)

Round 3: CH1. *Make 1 SC in the first ST. Place stitch marker. Make 2 SC in the next; While keeping the stitch marker on the first ST, repeat from * to end of round. SL ST in CH1 to close round. (Total of 15 STS)

Round 4: CH1. *Make 1 SC in the first 2 STS. Place stitch marker on the first SC. Make 2 SC in the third ST; While keeping the stitch marker on the first ST, repeat from * to end of round. SL ST in CH1 to close round. (Total of 20 STS)

Round 5: CH1. *Make 1 SC in the first 3 STS. Place stitch marker on the first SC. Make 2 SC in the fourth ST; While keeping the stitch marker on the first ST, repeat from * to end of round. SL ST in CH1 to close round. (Total of 25 STS)

*continue this pattern until Round 10, increasing 5 STS per round.

Round 11-12: CH1, SC all STS. SL ST in CH1 to close round.

Round 13-14: Change to Colour B. CH1, SC all STS. SL ST in CH1 to close round.

Round 15-16: Change to Colour C. CH1, SC all STS. SL ST in CH1 to close round.

Round 17: SL ST in all STS to end of round.

Finishing: Weave in all ends.

Abbreviations

CH = chain
SC = single crochet
SL ST = slip stitch
ST(S) = stitch(es)

Crochet Pet Bed Instructions Download

By Fabricland October 10, 2018 in Fashion 7 Comments

New NHL® Fleece

Introducing New NHL® Fleece! Take your pick of assorted teams in this cozy 100% polyester and score big for the team this season. Don’t be a duster…get to your local Fabricland (exclusive Canadian supplier of NHL® fleece) before it’s gone!

*NHL and the NHL Shield are registered trademarks of the National Hockey League. All NHL logos and marks and NHL team logos and marks depicted herein are the property of the NHL and the respective teams and may not be reproduced without the prior written consent of NHL Enterprises, L.P. © NHL 2018. All Rights Reserved.

By Fabricland September 5, 2018 in Fashion 2 Comments

Get Cozy With Fleece

Fall is just around the corner which means cooler weather isn’t far behind. Fleece is the ultimate fabric for cozy fashion, like our DIY Fringed Poncho. Feel Canada proud and show off your reds with a variety of leafy designs. Select your favourite and get creative with trim and toggles!

Enjoy a classic Houndstooth design in a variety of colours.

Are you an animal print lover? We’ve got your covered with a selection of prints and colours!

Don’t forget the kids … Bright colours, cute designs and so much cozy fun!

Mountain Fleece Prints/Skin Fleece Prints | 100% Polyester | 150cm Wide

By Fabricland November 15, 2017 in DIY No Comments

DIY Fringed Poncho

Feeling chilly? Make a fast and easy Fringed Poncho to throw over any outfit using no-sew fleece and a fringe ruler with a rotary cutter. Embellish with fancy trims and closures to create your own special style.

There are so many fleece solids and prints to choose from!

Featured: 3265017 | Tie Dye Mountain Fleece Prints | 100% polyester | 150cm

All stores have a wide variety of trims and closures … check out your local store for the complete selection.

Download printable instructions here.

By Fabricland January 25, 2017 in Craft No Comments

Be Happy

With a mix of flannelette, fleece, and micro chenille, the new Be Happy group of coordinating prints is sure to make you smile. Trendy teals, pretty mauves, and sunny citrus colours are perfect for so many projects!

Item # 0374306000D Flannelette 100% cotton 112cm

Item # 0214316***D Micro Fleece 100% polyester 150cm

Item # 0239021***D Chenille Chevron 100% polyester 150cm

By Fabricland November 30, 2016 in Craft No Comments

True North 2

Even the New York Times thinks Canada is “hip”

A fresh Canadiana-inspired group of flannelette, fleece, and chenille is on its way for on-trend new sewing!

Throw in some Canadiana-themed cushion covers and cut a preprinted fleece blanket panel to complete the look for clothing and home.

Flannelette Item # 0374304000D

Fleece Item # 3265016***D

Blanket Item # 3269100***D

By Fabricland September 30, 2015 in DIY 1 Comment

Waterproof Picnic Blanket

A picnic is a perfect way to spend a sunny afternoon in the great outdoors. Keep dry and warm with this Waterproof Picnic Blanket.

WHAT YOU NEED:

1.8m Ripstop Fabric

1.8m Fleece Print

7m 5/8” Bias Binding

2.5m 1” webbing / belting

4 1” D rings

Maple Leaf Plaid Fleece in Stores now. Item# 3265015555

WHAT YOU DO:

1. Cut the selvedge from the ripstop and then cut into one 180cm x 145cm (72” x 58”) piece

2. Take the ripstop fabric and lay it on top of the fleece print, wrong sides together making sure both fabrics lie flat.

3. Pin the ripstop and the fleece print together around the edges.

4. Baste around the blanket approximately 1cm (1/2”) away from the edge.

5. Starting in the middle of one side of the blanket, take the bias binding, open it up and with the right side of the binding to the right side of the blanket line it up .5cm (1/4”) away from the edge of the fabric. Working on one blanket side at a time, pin in place and stitch along the first fold line. Fold the bias binding over to the fleece side, lay flat, pin and stitch along bias binding edge. Repeat this step on the other 3 sides. Once your binding meets the other side of the binding fold back .5cm (1/4”) to hide raw edge and finish stitching.

6. To make the harness for carrying the blanket, cut 2 pieces of the webbing 90cm (36”) long. Insert 1 piece of webbing into 2 D rings, fold back 1cm (1/2”) and then 3cm (1”), making sure D rings are at end, and stitch on edge of folded webbing. Repeat this on other strap. On the other end of the webbing either seal with fray block or stitch across the webbing a couple of times to prevent the webbing from fraying. Cut 1 piece of webbing approximately 45cm (18”) long (this piece will make your carry strap. Take your two long pieces of webbing with the D rings and lay them on a table approximately 20cm (8” approx). Approximately 20cm (8”) from the end of the D rings, place the carry strap across the webbing making sure the ends meet the webbing (do not go past). Stitch carry strap in place hiding the raw edge between the two layers of webbing.