Surprise your favorite hockey fan with one of two fun presents that you can create yourself. Both are inexpensive and very simple to make. Plus, these gifts will be extra special since they were handcrafted especially for them by you. 

No-Sew Fleece Blanket

You will need:

• 2 pieces fleece fabric (about 2.25 yards each) with a hockey-related design

Directions:

1. Lay the piece of fleece that will be the back of the blanket face-down. 
2. Next, lay the other piece on top of the first piece of fleece face-up.
3. Trim both pieces at the same time, so they are the same size. Be aware that the finished blanket will be about 10 inches smaller when complete.
4. Cut out one 6-inch square from each corner of both pieces of fleece.
5. Create fringe by cutting 6 inches into the fleece at 1-inch intervals around all sides of the blanket.
6. Knot the fringe pieces from the bottom and the top pieces together tightly around the entire blanket until all are tied. 

No-Sew T-Shirt Pillow

You will need: 

• Xl Hockey T-Shirt (Clean)
• 12 x 12 pillow form or fiberfill

Directions:

1. Start by cutting off the arms of the T-shirt.
2. Get rid of the top of the shirt where the neckline is by cutting straight across. 
3. Cut the T-shirt into two 12 1/2-inch x 12 1/2-inch squares. Try to place the hockey graphics at the center of the pillow, but if it’s not possible, don’t worry.
4. Lay the right sides of the shirt together (so that the shirt is now essentially inside-out).
5. Sew three sides of the pillow together, leaving the top open. 
6. Turn right-side out. Poke out the corners. 
7. Insert pillow form (you could also just stuff the pillow with fiberfill if you don’t have a pillow form). 
8. Hand-stitch the opening closed.

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