Simple, easy, chunky knit blanket pattern. A super-quick knit blanket pattern.

I made this blanket for my newborn son and completed it just a few days after his birth.

So, like the Celia baby blanket that is made and named after my daughter, this one will have his name.

When we decide on his name, of course. We have some names in mind but nothing is decided yet.

So, they will both remain nameless, for the time being…

UPDATE: And we have a name! Meet the “Orfeas” knitted baby blanket pattern. One of the easiest baby blankets to knit.

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How to knit a chunky blanket

This time I wanted a really chunky blanket and I had the perfect stitch for it.

Simple, easy, and textured! My favorite combo.

The easiest way to make a chunky knit blanket is to buy some jumbo yarn or super bulky yarn, and proceed with the pattern.

I actually started to make the sample with super bulky yarn and 9.0 mm needles. But the result wasn’t exactly what I had in mind.

And then I made the switch to double up the yarn and use 15.0 (!) mm needles. Which actually made all the difference.

This chunky baby blanket is made by holding two strands of super bulky yarn together, throughout the project.

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It’s such a delightful project to work with. The speed definitely changes, even if you are a fast knitter.

It makes you slow down a bit and cherish the peaceful moments of knitting.

But don’t worry, it grows quite fast with such huge needles and yarn. Once again I used yarn I already had in my stash.

Also, the Orfeas blanket is featured in a roundup post with 34 other easy knits for you to discover your next make.

You will need:

Super bulky yarn (I used Drops Andes in the color Light Grey Mix 9020)
15.0 mm knitting needles
scissors
darning needle

Yardage

570 m, 623 yds

Gauge

7 st x 10 rows is 4” in pattern

Finished measurement

30″ x 30″ (76 x 76 cm)

Abbreviations

k: knit
p: purl
CO: cast on
R: row

Notes

You can use circular or straight needles but I definitely recommend circular knitting needles for projects this big.

It will take all the weight of the blanket from your hands and place it in your lap.

If you aren’t used to working with circular needles, give them a try.

You can easily knit projects flat with those, they don’t have to be limited to projects in the round.

More knitting patterns you may like:

From left to right: We have the a lacy knit blanket – Two rivers baby blanket, Wild berries knitted baby blanket, Wild berries knit cowl pattern.

Free chunky knit blanket pattern

CO 50 sts

R1: k1, p1
R2: k1, p1
R3: p1, k1
R4: p1, k1
R5-76: repeat R1-4 18 times

Bind off loosely

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That’s it! See how easy it is to memorize the pattern?

This is a perfect project to sit back, relax, and watch your favorite show.

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The sizes that are included in the pdf are: baby, receiving, crib, toddler, lapghan, small throw, large throw, twin.

You will also find info about the yardage for each size.

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