How to Make a No-Sew Scarf

Need a gift idea, but don't want to give the same old thing? Why not try a handmade twist on an old favorite: the warm scarf. Learn how to make a colorful, fun, and cozy scarf for all of the friends on your list without breaking your bank or turning on a sewing machine.

Materials:
At least 1 1/2 yards of polar fleece (plaids or stripes work best)
Scissors
A paper hole puncher or scissors with a very sharp end

Optional: Yard stick or something with a long, straight edge to help you cut straight

Directions:

Step 1: Lay your fabric out on a flat surface.

Step 2: Trim off the curled edge

Step 3: Keeping your cut as straight as possible, cut a strip of fleece, lengthwise, that is about 1 1/2 -2 yards, depending on how long you want it, and anywhere from 4-8 inches wide, depending on the look you're going for with the scarf. Using a straight edge will help you to keep the scarf straight.

Step 4. Using the rest of the fabric, cut strips about 3/4-1 inch wide and about 8 inches in length, keeping the cuts as straight as possible.

Step 5: Use the paper hole punch, or sharp end of the scissors, snip holes on the edge of the width side of the fleece, starting about 1/2 inch from the edge, and continuing about 1 inch apart until you reach the other edge. Try to keep the holes as even as possible. Do the same on the opposite end of the scarf. This will provide holes for your fringe.

Step 6: Take a fleece strip that you cut out previously and fold it in half, so that it creates a loop on one end. Take the folded end and work it through one of the holes you created in the end of the fleece so that the folded half is sticking through the hole and the two loose ends are sticking out the other side. Then, take the loop, wrap it around the edge, and pull the two loose end through and pull it tight. This will create a knot on the edge of the scarf and also the decorative fringe. Continue on the opposite edge of the scarf as well until you have fringe on both ends.

*You may have to work the fabric through the holes, but try not to stretch them too much or you will have holes on the end of your scarf instead of decorative knots.

You're done! Remember that polar fleece does not fray, so you will not need to hem the edges. This scarf will last a long time and be one of the coziest presents your friends receive. Enjoy!