26 Best Chenille Yarns for Cozy Projects

Find the best chenille yarns on this ultimate chenille yarn list! Whether you are knitting or crocheting a soft blanket, plushies or trendy home accessories you will find some great chenille chunky yarns from this list!

Check out the best chenille yarns for amigurumis as well. The list includes chenille and chenille-like yarns from different yarn weights. Since chenille and velvet yarns are sometimes considered the same, some amazing velvet yarns have made it to the list as well.

Tips About Chenille Yarns

• The advantages of chenille yarns
• What to make with chenille yarns?
• Free crochet hair scrunchie pattern

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• Best faux fur yarns

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Best Chenille Chunky Yarns

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Other great chenille yarns from Lovecrafts, Lion Brand, Yarnspirations, Lankava and Hobbii:

Paintbox Yarns Chenille*
Schachenmayr Luxury Velvet*
James C. Brett Flutterby Chunky*
James C. Brett Flutterby Huggable Yarn*
Cygnet Scrumpalicious Super Chunky Yarn*
King Cole Super Yummy*
King Cole Yummy Chunky Yarn*
Sirdar Happy Chenille*
Bernat Blanket Extra Thick
Bernat Blanket Confetti
Hobbii Honey Bunny
Hobbii Honey Bunny Big
Hobbii Baby Snuggle Solid
Hobbii Go Handmade Happy Chunky Double
Hobbii Go Handmade Happy Chunky Fine

The Advantages of Chenille Yarns

• Cozy and soft
• Quick to knit and crochet
• Gentle on skin
• Suitable for babies and kids (always check the product information about this)
• Warm
• Easy to knit
• Minimal shedding

What to Make with Chenille Yarns?

• Blankets, baby blankets and throws
• Plushies, amigurumis and other children’s toys
• Hair scrunchies
• Scarves and cowls
• Tops, sweaters and cardigans
• Beanies
• Pet beds

Free Crochet Hair Scrunchie Pattern

Find a free crochet hair scrunchie pattern for crocheting a chunky hair scrunchie. Use chenille or velvet yarn to get a soft one!