I need y'alls opinions!

So I'm making a tie blanket for my sister, and I was wanting to try something different, rather than the generic tie blanket. I found two different patterns, and I'm not sure which to use.
http://ohmyserendipity.com/2013/03/20/fleece-blanket-with-crocheted-edges/
or
http://nestandnibble.blogspot.com/2011/12/easy-no-sew-fleece-tie-blanket-tutorial.html?m=1

Question

I need y'alls opinions!

So I'm making a tie blanket for my sister, and I was wanting to try something different, rather than the generic tie blanket.  I found two different patterns, and I'm not sure which to use.  
http://ohmyserendipity.com/2013/03/20/fleece-blanket-with-crocheted-edges/
or
http://nestandnibble.blogspot.com/2011/12/easy-no-sew-fleece-tie-blanket-tutorial.html?m=1

bibby · Answer

the one with the dots hurts my eyes

haleyelizabeth2017 · Answer

LOL obviously I am not going to use that fabric.  Just the way they tied the blanket.