Materials Needed & Measurements:
- Yarn: Weight #6 (Super Bulky), 100% polyester, 547 yards
- Suggested Color: Oro (1 skein)
- Crochet Hook: Size recommended for your yarn label or preference.
- Scissors
- Yarn needle (for weaving in ends)
Finished Measurements:
- Blanket Size: 36″ wide x 46″ long
- Gauge: 7 stitches x 7 rows = 5″
Abbreviations:
- ch: chain
- sc: single crochet
- dc: double crochet
- sk: skip
- st(s): stitch(es)
- ch-sp: chain space
Stitching Instructions for Making the Easy Chunky Blanket Crochet Pattern:
Foundation Row:
- Start by creating a slip knot and placing it on your hook.
- Ch 50 (or any even-numbered multiple for your desired width).
- Tip: Keep the chain slightly loose so the foundation row doesn’t become too tight, affecting the overall drape of the blanket.
- Turn your work to begin Row 1.
Row 1 (Set-Up Row):
- Starting in the second ch from the hook, insert your hook, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, and pull through both loops on the hook to create a sc.
- Work 1 sc into each remaining ch across the row. (You will have 49 sc if you chained 50.)
- Ch 1, turn your work.
- Note: This row sets the foundation for your blanket.
Row 2 (Pattern Row – Mesh Stitch):
- Work 1 sc in the first st (this is the very first st from the previous row).
- Ch 1, sk the next st, and sc in the following st.
- Repeat the sequence: ch 1, sk 1 st, sc in the next st across the row.
- This creates a series of small gaps (ch-sp) that form a mesh-like pattern.
- Ch 1, turn your work.
Row 3 (Filling the Mesh):
- Work 1 sc in the first st.
- Work 1 dc in the ch-sp from the previous row (insert your hook directly into the gap below the ch, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, and complete the dc).
- Sc in the next sc (the st after the ch-sp).
- Repeat the sequence: dc in the next ch-sp, sc in the next sc across the row.
- This creates a textured stitch pattern as the dc stitches fill the gaps from Row 2.
- Ch 1, turn your work.
Row 4 (Repeat the Mesh):
- Work 1 sc in the first st.
- Ch 1, sk the next st, and sc in the following st.
- Repeat the sequence: ch 1, sk 1 st, sc in the next st across the row.
- You’re recreating the mesh-like pattern from Row 2.
- Ch 1, turn your work.
Row 5 (Repeat Filling the Mesh):
- Work 1 sc in the first st.
- Work 1 dc in the ch-sp from the previous row.
- Sc in the next sc (the st after the ch-sp).
- Repeat the sequence: dc in the next ch-sp, sc in the next sc across the row.
- Ch 1, turn your work.
Repeat Pattern Rows:
- Continue alternating Row 4 (Mesh Stitch) and Row 5 (Filling the Mesh) until the blanket measures approximately 46 inches long or reaches your desired length.
Final Row (Optional for a Clean Edge):
- After completing your last row, work 1 sc in every st and ch-sp across the row to create a solid edge.
- Fasten off by cutting the yarn, leaving a 6–8 inch tail.
- Pull the tail through the last loop on your hook and tighten to secure.
Finishing:
- Use the yarn needle to weave in all loose ends by threading them through the stitches on the back side of your blanket.
- Trim any excess yarn.
- When needed, gently block the blanket to ensure it lies flat and has a consistent shape.
Enjoy your cozy chunky blanket! Its simple and repetitive design makes it a relaxing and beginner-friendly project.
