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    Home » Throw Blankets

    Updated: Feb 19, 2023 by Jess Coppom ·

    Fast Chunky Crochet Blanket - Free Pattern [5 sizes]

    Make an on-trend chunky crochet blanket – without the bulky yarn! In this very fast blanket pattern, you’ll combine three strands of worsted-weight yarn to create deliciously squishy stitches. (Easily substitute a super bulky yarn if you wish!) 

    Get the free afghan pattern in five sizes below, or purchase the ad-free, printable PDF.

    A chunky crochet throw blanket draped on a wooden chair.

    This super bulky blanket pattern is part of a collaboration with Lion Brand Yarns. This post contains affiliate links.

    Squishy, Chunky Crochet Blanket

    Chunky throw blankets are everywhere these days, and for good reason. They're comforting, offer loads of texture, and are fast to crochet! 

    Because this chunky crochet blanket pattern is so quick to memorize and stitch up, you can complete the entire project over a cozy weekend.

    Keep reading for more yarn and inspiration details or jump down to the free pattern.

    Jump to:
    • Squishy, Chunky Crochet Blanket
    • Stitches to Crochet a Chunky Blanket
    • Best Yarn for a Thick Crochet Blanket
    • Combining Worsted-Weight for a Larger Strand
    • Crochet Hook for a Chunky Afghan
    • 5 Pattern Sizes
    • Tips for Crocheting Multiple Strands
    • Print this Pattern
    • All-in-One Crochet Kit
    • Bungalow Blanket - Free Pattern Instructions
    • Bulky Yarn Blanket FAQs
    • More Free Crochet Blanket Patterns
    • Invitation to our Facebook group
    • How to Make a Chunky Crochet Blanket - Summary

    Why you’ll love this fast throw blanket!


    • Simple Stitches: Nothing but single crochet + double crochet stitches
    • Yarn Substitutions Galor: Use worsted-weight or bulky-weight yarn
    • Five Sizes: Choose the perfect dimensions for you

    Stitches to Crochet a Chunky Blanket

    When I'm designing crochet blankets with chunky yarn, I tend to stick to basic stitches such as:

    • Single crochet (sc)
    • Half double crochet through the back loop (hdc blo)
    • Double crochet (dc)

    While there are many lovely crochet stitches for blankets, I find that simpler stitch patterns work best with bulky and super bulky weight yarns. For the free chunky throw pattern below, we're using an easy combination of single-crochet stitches and double-crochet stitches.

    If this stitch looks familiar, it's because we also used it in the Cinque Chunky Scarf pattern!

    Easy Pattern Variations + Ideas

    Because we're using basic crochet stitches, the pattern repeat is simple to modify. 

    A woman looking down, standing on a field, wearing a fedora hat, a leather jacket, and holding a chunky crochet blanket.

    If you prefer a different-sized blanket, begin with a foundation chain in any multiple of odd stitches.

    A woman smilling while holding a fast, crochet chunky blanket.

    For a less chunky blanket, use one strand of medium-weight yarn and follow the instructions for a larger size. This can work well for a lighter crochet baby blanket.

    Best Yarn for a Thick Crochet Blanket

    When you imagine crocheting the chunky blanket of your dreams, you likely picture using bulky weight yarn. Some of my favorite thick yarns for blankets include:

    YarnsWeight
    Wool-Ease Thick & Quickcategory 6/super bulky
    Hometown category 6/super bulky
    Hue + Me category 5/bulky
    An in-progress thick crochet blanket with a yarn skein, crochet hook, and scissors.

    Combining Worsted-Weight for a Larger Strand

    It's not always practical or economical to use a bulky yarn to crochet an afghan.

    Substituting three strands of a medium-weight yarn like Lion Brand Pound of Love is an effective way to achieve the squish and texture of a chunkier yarn. This is exactly what we do in the Bungalow Blanket!

    How To Substitute Thick Yarn

    Can you crochet your Bungalow Blanket with one strand of bulky yarn instead? Of course! The beauty of this approach is that it's very easy to combine thinner stash yarn or use one of the thicker blanket yarns listed above. 

    Related: Shop Your Stash - The Best Free Patterns for Using the Yarn You Have

    Crochet Hook for a Chunky Afghan

    This free blanket pattern uses a size P/Q (15.00 mm) crochet hook to achieve soft, supple fabric.

    While meeting the pattern gauge isn't essential in this pattern, you should adjust your hook size if you notice your blanket stitches are too mesh-like (size down), or stiff and tight (size up).

    5 Pattern Sizes

    With instructions for how to crochet a chunky blanket in five different sizes, you'll be able to choose the right dimensions for your project.

    • Baby Blanket - 36 x 36" in (92 x 92 cm)
    • Lapghan - 35 x 50" in (89 x 127 cm)
    • Throw Blanket - 40 x 50" in (102 x 124 cm)
    • Twin Blanket - 70 x 90" in (178 x 229 cm)
    • Queen Blanket - 90 x 90" in (229 x 229 cm)
    light gray-colored chunky crochet throw blanket draped on a wooden chair.
    A round of reverse single crochet finishes off this quick blanket border.

    Tips for Crocheting Multiple Strands

    Combining three strands of Pound of Love to create a thicker, large yarn is quite straightforward. There are a few tips to keep in mind:

    • Because there are 1020 yards in Pound of Love, you may need to divide your last skein into three equal balls. This way, you won't need to purchase three additional skeins and only use a portion of each.
    • It’s helpful to keep the strands equally taunt when crocheting to avoid random loops where one strand was too loose.
    • To prevent the balls of yarn from rolling around while you work, place them in a laundry basket and thread each strand through a basket hole before beginning your project.

    Related: Learn more ways to keep your yarn organized.

    Print this Pattern

    Prefer to crochet on the couch? Need a portable, printable pattern? You'll love the premium PDF! The instantly downloadable, ad-free file is formatted for easy printing and includes the complete Bungalow Blanket pattern in five sizes.

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    All-in-One Crochet Kit

    If you don't live near amazing yarn stores or if you just like to get fun packages in the mail, the all-in-one crochet kit is a perfect way to make your Bungalow blanket. This bundle from Lion Brand includes all the Pound of Love yarn you'll need, plus a bonus printable PDF of the pattern (delivered digitally).

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    Bungalow Blanket - Free Pattern Instructions

    • Purchase the ad-free, printable PDF on Etsy here.
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    • Pin this pattern for later.

    Explanation:
    Crochet an on-trend chunky blanket – without the bulky yarn! In this very quick blanket, you’ll combine three strands of worsted-weight yarn to create the deliciously squishy stitch pattern. This is a fast pattern that can be completed over a cozy weekend.

    Skill Level

    Confident beginner

    Supplies + Materials

    Order an all-in-one kit from Lion Brand.

    • Lion Brand Pound of Love (Weight 4/medium -  1020 yds, 16 oz/454 g)

    • Elephant Grey (550/151N) - see amounts below

    • Size P/Q (15 mm) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge

    • Tapestry needle

    • OPTIONAL: Steamer or iron with steam function (alternative: use a spray bottle)

    Measurements

    As pictured:
    40 x 50” before border

    Gauge

    6 sts x 6 rows = 4” as worked in main blanket stitch pattern

    Abbreviations + Glossary
    (US Terms)

    ch – chain
    dc – double crochet
    rep – repeat
    rsc - reverse single crochet (Crab Stitch)
    sc – single crochet
    sk – skip
    st(s) – stitch(es)
    tch - turning ch

    Special Stitches

    This is where you would put the stitches that are explained more in depth under the abbreviations section of the pattern PDF.

    Blanket Size Chart

    SizeMeasurementsYarn requiredFoundation Ch ## of Rows
    Baby Blanket36” x 36”1104 g
    (3 balls)
    5754
    Lapghan35” x 50”1478 g
    (3 balls)
    5575
    Throw Blanket40” x 50”1700 g
    (4 balls)
    6375
    Twin70” x 90”5270 g
    (12 balls)
    107135
    Queen90” x 90”6775 g
    (15 balls)
    137135

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    Please do not publish or share this pattern as your own. You may make items to sell with this pattern. In exchange, please link back to this post. Do NOT use our photos as your own sales photos.


    Overall Pattern Notes

    • Blanket is worked with 3 strands of yarn held together throughout. You may find it easier to roll one skein into three smaller-sized balls. Alternatively, you can use three full skeins held together for most of the pattern. In that case, placing the yarn in a laundry basket and threading strands through separate holes before beginning can prevent it from rolling around while you crochet.

    • This stitch is reversible so there is no right or wrong side.

    • Ch 1 counts as one single crochet throughout.

    • Adjusting the Blanket Width: To make a wider or narrower blanket, adjust the foundation chain by working any odd number of chains.

    • Adjusting the Blanket Height: To make a taller or shorter blanket, adjust the total number of rows.

    !! Gauge Check !!

    Meeting the pattern gauge is not critical when making this blanket. However meeting the gauge will help ensure the blanket is the size you expect and uses the amount of yarn listed in the pattern.

    To check your gauge, with three strands of yarn held together:
    Foundation Row:
    Ch 21.

    Row 1: Dc in the third ch from the hook (counts as 1 sc, dc in next ch, *sk next ch, sc and dc in next ch; rep from * until 2 ch remain, sk next ch, sc in last ch; turn. (19 sts)

    Row 2: Ch 1 (counts as 1 sc), dc in first st, *sk next dc, sc and dc in next sc; rep from * until 2 sts remain, sk next dc, sc in tch; turn.

    Rep Row 2 eleven more times for a total of 13 rows. Measure center four inches of swatch vertically and horizontally. Compare to pattern gauge listed above. 

    • If there are too many stitches in 4” horizontally, increase your hook size and re-swatch. 
    • If there aren’t enough stitches in 4” horizontally, decrease your hook size and re-swatch.
    • If swatch is measuring too small vertically, make a deliberate effort to pull loops up a bit higher before completing each single crochet. 
    • If swatch is measuring too large vertically, make an effort to work the loops of each single crochet a little tighter.
    • This video is incredibly helpful if you’re having trouble achieving the correct vertical gauge.

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    Main Blanket Pattern

    The following instructions explain how to make the throw blanket (40 x 50"). If making a different size, follow the chart above to know how many foundation chains to begin with and how many rows to work.

    With three strands of yarn held together:

    Foundation Row:
    Ch 63.

    Row 1: Sk first 2 ch (counts as 1 sc), dc in next ch, *sk next ch, (sc and dc) in next ch; rep from * until 2 ch remain, sk next ch, sc in last ch; turn. (61 sts)

    Row 2: Ch 1 (counts as 1 sc throughout), dc in first st, *sk next dc, (sc and dc) in next sc; rep from * until 2 sts remain, sk next dc, sc in tch; turn.

    Repeat Row 2 seventy-three more times for a total of 75 rows or to desired length. Do not turn. Keep yarn attached.

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    Border

    Blanket border is worked in reverse sc, also known as crab stitch. This stitch is worked in opposite direction you typically crochet. (Right-handed: Work left to right. Left-handed: Work right to left.) 

    With attached yarn and working across row just completed:

    Border: 

    Side 1: Rsc in each st to corner, rsc in corner st (60 sts)...

    Side 2: Rsc in each row down side of blanket to corner st, rsc in corner st (74 sts)...

    Side 3: Rsc in each ch of foundation row to corner, rsc in corner st (60 sts)…

    Side 4: Rsc in each row up side of blanket to corner st, rsc in corner st. (74 sts) 

    Fasten off. 

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    Finishing

    Weave in remaining yarn tails using a tapestry needle.

    Optional: Lightly steam block blanket using a steamer, iron with a steam setting or spray bottle. Take care not to touch the hot surface to the yarn. Allow to dry and set overnight. 

    Snuggle up in the world's coziest, chunkiest blanket and start planning your next project!

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    How much yarn do I need to crochet a chunky blanket?

    The amount of yarn you need will depend on the pattern and blanket size. When using a yarn like Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick, you need approximately seven balls for a small blanket and about ten balls for a medium-sized throw blanket.

    What is a good size for a chunky blanket?

    Because chunky blankets tend to be heavier, smaller dimensions can still feel cozy. Aim for approximately 38-42" wide and 48-54" tall for a modestly-sized adult blanket.

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    How to Make a Chunky Crochet Blanket - Summary

    Crochet an on-trend chunky blanket – without the chunky yarn! In this very quick blanket, you’ll combine three strands of worsted weight yarn to create the deliciously squishy stitch pattern. This is an advanced-beginner level pattern that can be completed over a cozy weekend.
    Gauge: 6 sts x 6 rows = 4” as worked in main blanket stitch pattern
    Measurements/Sizes: Baby Blanket - 36" x 36", Lapghan - 35" x 50", Throw Blanket - 40" x 50", Twin Blanket - 70" x 90", Queen Blanket - 90" x 90"
    Approx Time (varies by skill level): 3 d
    Yarn Cost: $30-$80
    Author: Jess Coppom

    Materials

    Yarn

    • Color: Lion Brand Pound of Love Weight 4/medium - 1020 yds, 16 oz/454 g
    • Elephant Grey 550/151N – 4 skeins [(approx.1700) g)]

    Additional Supplies

    • Size P/Q 15 mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
    • Tapestry needle
    • OPTIONAL: Steamer or iron with steam function alternative: use a spray bottle

    Abbreviations + Glossary (US Terms)

    • ch – chain
    • dc – double crochet
    • rep – repeat
    • Rsc-reverse single crochet (crab stitch)
    • sc – single crochet
    • sk – skip
    • st(s) – stitch(es)
    • tch - turning ch
    Want some company while you crochet?

    Get support (and camaraderie!) in the Make & Do Crochet Crew Facebook Group. Search “Make and Do Crochet Crew” on Facebook.com.

    Permissions + Copyright

    Please do not publish or share this pattern as your own. You may make items to sell with this pattern. In exchange, please link back to this page. Do NOT use my photos as your own sales photos.

    Instructions

    Main Blanket Pattern

    • 1. With three strands of yarn held together, crochet the number of chain stitches for the size blanket you'd like to make.
    • 2. Follow instructions for Row 1 and 2.
    • 3. Repeat Row 2 until you have the total number of rows listed for the blanket size you're making. Fasten off.

    Border

    • 4. Border is worked in reverse single crochet, also known as crab stitch.

    Finishing

    • 5. Weave remaining yarn tails using a tapestry needle.
    • 6. Start planning your next Bungalow Blanket in different colors!

    Overall Pattern Notes

    • Blanket is worked with 3 strands of yarn held together throughout. You may find it easier to roll one skein into three smaller-sized balls. Alternatively, you can use three full skeins held together for most of the pattern. In that case, placing the yarn in a laundry basket and threading strands through separate holes before beginning can prevent it from rolling around while you crochet.
    • This stitch is reversible so there is no right or wrong side.
    • Ch 1 counts as one single crochet throughout.
    • Adjusting the Blanket Width: To make a wider or narrower blanket, adjust the foundation chain by working any odd number of chains.
    • Adjusting the Blanket Height: To make a taller or shorter blanket, adjust the total number of rows.
    • See the complete written instructions in the free pattern above.

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