Couldn’t we all use a little comfort right now?! This chunky crochet blanket pattern is the epitome of comfort. Worked up with bulky weight yarn and a large hook, this blanket works up quickly. And with only one stitch you can let your mind wander or get lost in a good movie. Not only is it a great comfort project to do, it makes a super comfy blanket to cuddle up with too!
This chunky crochet blanket is worked in only one stitch … with a bit of twist. It is worked in half double crochets throughout, but while the half double crochet stitch is worked as usual, it isn’t how it is worked that is the twist but where it is worked. Instead of working the half double crochet stitch through the top two loops of a stitch as is usually done, in this blanket pattern you work the stitch between the posts of the stitches below (that is, under all the loops of the stitch … the top loops and the third yarn over loop). Working the half double crochet stitches between the posts of the stitches below creates a slightly different texture and eliminates the yarn over bar that is usually seen running across a row of half double crochets. I love the effect!
Chunky Crochet Blanket Pattern
Here is what you will need:
- 15 balls (1,215 yd / 1,110 m) bulky weight yarn (shown here in Lion Brand Hometown, color 111 San Diego Navy)
- US 17 / 12 mm crochet hook
- scissors for finishing
This free pattern is written in U.S. crochet terms and abbreviations. Stitch counts are provided at the end of each round to help you keep on track.
Resources and tutorials you may find helpful in following this pattern: Crochet Abbreviations, U.S. to U.K. Crochet Conversion Chart.
Notes:
- Gauge: approximately 5 hdc and 5 rows = 4 in.
- Finished blanket measures approximately 49 in. x 70 in. as written.
- To modify size, chain any amount and start working the half double crochets in the third chain from hook.
- The half double crochet stitch used in this chunky crochet blanket pattern is worked as a usual half double crochet but instead of working through the top two loops of a stitch as is usually done, you will work between the posts of the stitches in the row below (under all the loops of the stitch … the top loops and the third yarn over loop).
- As a refresher, to work a half double crochet, abbreviated as hdc, you need to yarn over and insert your hook, yarn over again and pull loop through, yarn over again and pull through all three loops on hook.
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Ch 61, or until desired width is blanket reached.
Row 1: Work 1 hdc in 3rd chain from hook and each ch across, turn – 60 sts.
Row 2: Ch 2, work 1 hdc between the posts of each stitch across, turn – 60 sts. .
Rows 3 through 83: Repeat Row 2 through Row 83 or until desired blanket length is reached.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
That’s it! Simple, right?! And not only is the chunky crochet blanket pattern a great comfort project to do, it makes a super comfy blanket to cuddle up with too.
Chunky Crochet Blanket Pattern
Materials
- 15 balls (1,215 yd / 1,110 m) bulky weight yarn (shown here in Lion Brand Hometown, color 111 San Diego Navy)
- US 17 / 12 mm crochet hook
- yarn needle and scissors for finishing
Instructions
- Ch 61, or until desired width is blanket reached.
- Row 1: Work 1 hdc in 3rd chain from hook and each ch across, turn – 60 sts.
- Row 2: Ch 2, work 1 hdc between the posts of each stitch across, turn – 60 sts. .
- Rows 3 through 83: Repeat Row 2 through Row 83 or until desired blanket length is reached.
- Fasten off and weave in ends.
Notes
- Gauge: approximately 5 hdc and 5 rows = 4 in.
- Finished blanket measures approximately 49 in. x 70 in. as written.
- To modify size, chain any amount and start working the half double crochets in the third chain from hook.
- The half double crochet stitch used in this chunky crochet blanket pattern is worked as a usual half double crochet but instead of working through the top two loops of a stitch as is usually done, you will work between the posts of the stitches in the row below (under all the loops of the stitch … the top loops and the third yarn over loop).
- As a refresher, to work a half double crochet, abbreviated as hdc, you need to yarn over and insert your hook, yarn over again and pull loop through, yarn over again and pull through all three loops on hook.
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an easy to follow stunning blanket I love it.
so do you just hdc under the stich each time instead of through the top chain .
Yes, you would crochet between the stitches under the top loops of the stitch and the third loop created from the yarnover.
Such a simple comment and I have been crocheting for 54 years! I hated the first row of chains and then going in to the chain which always twisted. Now even an old dog learnt a new trick go under the stitch and all your problems will disappear,