Crochet blankets! The real deal in the world of knitting turns even the most boring and simple blankets into a work of art. Gauge 5 and Gauge 6 bulky yarns are what most expert knitters refer to as chunky and bulky, and the blankets made from these come out to be very soft and fluffy to keep you and your loved ones warm, comfortable, and snug.
Crochet blankets are well known for their beautiful patterns and appeal to an extremely wide range of customers, ranging from babies to old grannies; everyone loves them. In this article, we will have a detailed look at the top 25 big yarn crochet blanket patterns and how to make them. The designs discussed here vary from basic and easy to complex and fine work patterns.
Now, without any further ado, let’s dive into the world of soft yarns and start knitting!
Materials Needed to Crochet Big Yarn Blanket
Before we dive deep into the ideas, let us first have a detailed look at the essential material that we will need to get our task done without any hassle or delay.
- Scissors
- Tapestry Needle
- Crochet hook (various sizes)
- Gauge 6 and Gauge 5 yarn (color and quantity as per requirement)
These elements are crucial. However, you might need a few other supplies that vary from person to person in order to get the best of the customized results that you might add to your DIY project.
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1. Herringbone Chunky Throw Pattern
With only one crochet stitch, this is one of the most basic and easy knitting patterns. It gives your blanket the beautiful look and feel of an Afghan pattern. If you use cream, grey, black, and light brown bulky yarn, refer to the pictures shown. Repeating just one pattern will make you a bulky, fluffy, warm blanket for those cold winter nights. We recommend using a Gauge 6 yarn, but there is no end to creativity when it comes to choosing the right yarn.
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2. Trinity Crocheting Blanket Pattern
It’s worth trying, and it’s the perfect transition that you need to level up your knitting game from beginner to something more serious. Coming to the pattern, this trinity crochet pattern is made using only three crochet stitches, which are:
- The double crochet stitch
- Front double crochet stitch
- Back double crochet stitch
With the help of these techniques, you’ll easily be able to make a box-like texture that is raised to give your blanket shawl or even a sweater the Trinity crocheting pattern. Since it is not too difficult to make, we recommend you try this pattern for your big yarn crochet blanket. A floral pattern can also be created using the single crochet-together stitch.
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3. Leaf Ripple Crochet Pattern
This pattern is soft and fluffy, provides a lot of volume, and is easy to make. We recommend this project for your next big yarn crochet blanket since it uses only two techniques: a half double and a half double crochet together. By repeating one row, you can achieve this beautiful wave-like pattern that gives off a very Afghan-like look and feel to your blanket.
An ‘H – 5mm crochet hook’ would be our advice to use for this pattern, and we also suggest you try a few single and double crochet patterns to get comfortable with the yarn of your choice, as it would make things much smoother for a repeated pattern.
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4. Textured Velvet Blanket Pattern
With just three crochet stitches, this is a great idea to make your big yarn crochet blanket out of velvet yarn. These turn out to be very soft, velvety, and very warm to keep you cozy during the chilly winters. The crochet stitches needed for this blanket are:
- Half Double Crochet Stitch
- Front Post Double Stitch
- Back Post Double Crochet Stitch
Also, when dealing with velvet yarn, we find it best to make them into balls to avoid tangling and try out a few tension levels to reach your desired tension; that way, you’ll have one less thing to worry about.
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5. Diagonal Diamonds Basket Weave Blanket Pattern
Two words, distinctive and individual, perfectly suit this pattern that makes your big yarn crochet blanket feel very warm and cozy at the same time, giving it that classic look and feel that majorly appeals to the audience on the more elderly and mature side. Nevertheless, be it a bed or a recliner, this pattern easily blends with anything to give it a modern look.
Please note that this pattern is made bottom-up, and two rows are repeated to give it a diamond-like look. Be mindful of your yarn, as this can be adjusted according to needs by adding or removing a few rows. A size ‘K – 6.5mm Crochet Hook’ is our recommendation for this pattern.
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6. Chunky Velvet Crochet Blanket Pattern
The best pattern choice when making a soft, comfortable, and warm blanket for babies or even a small throw for those cold winter nights. This pattern is quick to make, and the results will make you smile every time. A very simple and easy ‘Half Double Crochet’ stitch will get you this big yarn crochet blanket in no time! We found it ideal for gifting and baby blankets, but there’s never an end to imagination. Something to keep in mind is to keep a check on the tension to keep it tight.
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7. Moroccan Tile Crochet Afghan Pattern
With the right colors, this technique yields a blanket that is rustic, classic, and has a very wide appeal. We recommend using this to make a blanket, but creativity can sway in the direction of an Afghan scarf that is both warm and looks beautiful on a sunny winter morning. We also suggest adding tassels at the ends for that extra design element.
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8. Super Crochet Blanket Pattern
The puffy clouds and the large bobbles in between the patterns all add up to make this big yarn crochet blanket super-loveable to every eye. Best suited for baby blankets, this pattern transforms your Gauge 6 or Gauge 5 yarn into a beautiful cloud of fluffiness and warmth and gives a very cozy feel in the winter. Just three crochet stitches, a single, a double, and three double crochet stitches together make up this pattern. It is fast and easy to make, and we’re sure it’ll give your little one a warm and soft hug.
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9. Ocean Stripes Crochet Pattern
A big yarn crochet blanket with just two crochet stitches? Yes! You read that right; it’s simple, it’s easy, it looks beautifully intricate, and at the same time, it will provide that warm and snug feel while mimicking the ocean waves. A single crochet in the back loop and a double crochet in the back loop will make this chunky blanket pattern and is ideal for your next project. Ocean-colored yarns are, according to us, the best bet to make this blanket look like one made for your little Aquaman!
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10. Cloudy and Chunky Baby Crochet Blanket Pattern
Your next big yarn crochet blanket doesn’t need to be very hard to make, which is why we recommend you try this cloudy and chunky baby crochet blanket pattern. It’s soft, warm, and very easy to make with just three stitches: a single, a half double, and a triple, that’s all! Fast and efficient to make. It turns out fuzzy, and the cloud pattern is very pleasing.
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11. Super Chunky Stripe Crocheted Blanket Pattern
Not all thick patterns are hard to make, for example, this big yarn crochet blanket pattern we are discussing. This only has three stitches: a single, a double, and an even barry, that’s all. It’s fast and easy to make and our absolute recommendation for your next project! Also, refer to the picture; if you were to use some greys and cream-colored yarns, this would turn out very appealing.
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12. Vintage White Chevron Blanket Pattern
Before you go on about how laborious this will be, we’d like to support our argument with the picture attached; look at those lines and patterns made with white yarn! With just three stitches, the double crochet together, the single crochet, and single crochet together, these clubbed with bobbles placed in a pattern will give you a beautifully put-together chevron pattern that exudes an Afghan throw vibe. It’s chunky, warm, and a sight to look at. Imagine your little munchkin wrapped in one of these.
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13. Modern Chunky Baby Blanket Pattern
For this pattern, we recommend using an ‘N – 9mm’ Crochet Hook. A great project to try your hands on, with very easily repeatable patterns and spider stitches, this chunky big yarn blanket pattern uses just two stitches, a chain, and a single crochet. It turns out beautiful and thick enough to beat even the harshest winters.
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14. Free-Ribbed Half Double Crochet Blanket Pattern
When it comes to thick, quick, and easy, we always recommend this big yarn crochet blanket pattern. It is as easy to make as it is beautiful to look at. Something about this pattern is that it absorbs the entire blanket and makes it look unified and pleasing simultaneously, like a river flow. It turns out large and very cozy for your chilly winter nights.
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15. Icelandic Blanket Crochet Pattern
This is one big yarn crochet blanket pattern we can never have enough of! It’s smart, elegant, warm, and cozy. It looks more like a piece you’d want to put on display rather than keep locked up in a room; it’s that good! And at the same time, it is very easy to make, just simple alternating patterns of single and double crochet stitches. So easy to make, even for beginners. Using a chunky yarn, for example, Gauge 6, will result in a fluffy and thick result. We’re positive you’ll have a smile across your face once you’re finished knitting this beautiful blanket.
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16. Modern Crocheted Blanket Pattern
A truly beautiful, chunky, and cozy blanket pattern made using very basic crochet techniques and a thick yarn is preferred (Gauge 6). Trust me, we’re not exaggerating when saying this looks and feels like pieces of clouds plucked from the sky and stitched together to make this. If you look at the pictures, you’ll understand why we’re stressing so much about the use of light colors for this pattern.
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17. Loppy Dot Crochet Blanket Pattern
The Loopy Dots are sewn onto the blanket base after the blanket is complete, and these dots are the best design elements apart from the stitch pattern. This big yarn crochet blanket pattern is one to look out for! We recommend using a Gauge 6 yarn and Crochet Hooks of K/10.5 – 6.5mm and N/15 – 10mm specifications to achieve the look you can see in the pictures.
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18. Granite Crochet Blanket Pattern
Soft, easy to make, just one stitch, and can be made up to king size! This big yarn crochet blanket pattern makes a chunky, fluffy, warm, and cozy blanket for those snuggle sessions during the winter afternoons! Using a Gauge 6 yarn for this, in lighter shades, will result in something of a blanket masterpiece! Let’s come to the best: a single crochet pattern for the entire blanket! Yes! It’s that easy and is super fast to make!
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19. Moss Stitch Blanket Pattern
A size K Crochet Hook and a large tapestry needle are what we recommend for this pattern; clubbed with Gauge 6 yarn, this blanket turns out very soft, warm, and chunky. These are best suited for baby blankets and look amazing on a scarf! The pom-poms on the four corners give them an ideal look to match your baby’s cuteness, and we recommend using tassels instead for the scarf. Just a combination of a simple single crochet and a chain stitch will do the trick!
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20. Lush-Life Blanket Pattern
Simple front post stitches are used in this blanket pattern, and the results are so comfortable, warm, and stylish simultaneously! We recommend using a Gauge 6 yarn. Colors are totally up to your preference, but with this, we would advise using darker shades with little contrast. This big yarn crochet blanket pattern is what we believe can be an ideal start for a beginner into the intermediate level of knitting as it offers little to moderate complexity and trains your hands for more intricate work.
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21. Crochet Chevron Fluffy Blanket Pattern
Netflix and yarn? A perfect analogy for this black and white Chevron pattern fluffy blanket. This one will take some time, about 2-3 weeks, depending upon your level of expertise in the yarn world and crochet techniques, but the results, as shown in the picture, are undoubtedly worth the wait!
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22. Ribbed Chunky Blanket Pattern
A simple single crochet and some pom-poms, yes, that’s it! Very easy to make in very little time and turns out to be very warm, cozy, and beautiful, this pattern is a must-try for everyone looking for a quick and easy pattern for their next project. Also, we advise you to get creative with your choice of colors and surprise yourself! As this design is so easy, trust us, you won’t go wrong.
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23. Crocheted Bubbles Blanket Pattern
Made with the classic Shell Crochet Stitch, it uses just two crochet stitches, a single crochet and a double crochet. It is super easy for beginners! We find using pink and cream-colored yarn will make this the perfect gift for a newborn baby girl, but maybe introduce some blues and navy to make it your everyday blanket for a warm and cozy snuggle.
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24. Easy Striped Chunky Crocheted Pattern Baby Blanket
A very simple double crochet cluster pattern and some contrasting colored yarns, a little bit of love and patience, and you’ll finish this in no time! Only two stitches, double and single crochet, stitch together. It turns out chunky, fluffy, warm, and very cozy, perfect for any cold winter night. We highly recommend this easy and simple design for all beginners to try their hands on, as this provides a good transition into more intricate and complicated patterns.
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25. Crossed Double Crochet Chunky Blanket Pattern
Use super chunky yarn, preferably Gauge 6, for this chunky, fluffy, and cozy blanket pattern. We found using warmer colors to be more beneficial in giving it a more raw and mature appeal, which can be considered even to make a scarf and pair it with a tweed blazer. Overall, this big yarn crochet blanket pattern has mass appeal and is easy to achieve.
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Conclusion
To sum up, the various patterns we discussed in this article are all bulky yarn friendly (Gauge 5 and Gauge 6), and the best part? The piece comes out to be very chunky, fluffy, and warm, with adequate insulation in the chilly winters and, at the same time, rid your blanket of the same monotonous and boring look. From babies to grannies, everyone loves snuggling in these chunky blankets.
Also, these big yarns are much easier to work with, allowing you to finish sooner than expected; we feel it’s the added grip and texture, but your guess is as good as ours. We would like to encourage our readers to get creative with mixing all sorts of patterns with the shades of their choice. Let’s ditch the rules for once! We look forward to hearing from our readers and fellow crochet enthusiasts about their results and thoughts on improvements.
Wishing all Happy Knitting!
