Get cozy this autumn and make your own chunky knit blanket with this beginner-friendly and free chunky blanket knitting pattern! The chunky knit blanket is made from wonderful thick and soft chenille yarn*. This chunky knit throw knits up quickly and easily. The chunky knit blanket can even be made with your arms only without knitting needles!
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Chunky Knit Blanket Materials
- Tools: Circular knitting needles 25 mm (US 50) or just arms!
- Yarn: Yarnspirations Bernat Blanket Big*, 6 balls (6x300g (10.5 oz)), in color Vintage. Also available here*. Check other wonderful color alternatives as well!
- Substitute chunky yarns:
–Lion Brand – AR Workshop Chunky Knit Yarn*
–Cover Story Squish Stitch Yarn*
–Cover Story Cozy Luxe Yarn*
–LB Collection Yooge Yarn – Lion Brand*
–LB Collection Go for Faux Yooge Yarn – Lion Brand* - Size: approx. 135 cm width and 200 cm length (53″ x 79″). The chunky blanket stretches to some extent.
- Yardage: 174 m / 192 yards.
- Skill level: Beginner friendly.
- Terminology: US.
Get my list of the best chenille yarns! Note: these chenille yarns are thinner than Bernat Blanket Big yarn so you’ll need to cast on more stitches. Why not also try loop yarns (finger yarns) for finger knitting without needles!
Chunky Knit Blanket Pattern
Cast on 25 stitches on the needles. Knitting starts from the purl side.
Row 1: Lift the 1st stitch purlwise. Purl 24 stitches.
Row 2: Lift the 1st stitch knitwise. Knit 24 stitches.
Repeat these rows until the length of the chunky blanket is 2 m. Bind off the stitches.
Enjoy your chunky knit blanket with a cup of hot chocolate and your favourite movie!
