Easy ways to back work without a sewing machine?

How-to Questions
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Hello

I’m new to the forum and a beginner at knitting. I very entuastically knitted a log cabin blanket, in sections which I’ve now joined together. However the back looks really scruffy and I want to add a fabric backing to the work.

Any tips or signposts on how to do this without a sewing machine and without wanting to knit anymore? The piece is large (150x190cm approx) and I want to back with fleece or cotton.

Help! I’ve promised my daughter the piece for Christmas and I’ve no idea how to finish it!

Any advice greatfully received.

Thanks
Kim

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Welcome to KH!
I usually back with cotton and hand stitch around the edges. It usually requires tacking the backing to the blanket in several places for a baby blanket so many more attachments for a larger blanket.
Be sure to wash the backing before you attach it in case it shrinks.
Here’s a helpful guide: