Easy chunky knit blanket pattern (Free!)
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.
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So, like the Celia baby blanket that is made and named after my daughter, this one will have his name.
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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.
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.
How to get this knitting pattern:
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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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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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This is SO nice! I am definitely making this one. Where did you get your tags? I have some for my things, I like yours much better. They are elegantly simple. I am also going to try some of your other patterns!
I love my tags, too! They are from @jslasercraft on Instagram, They are based in England and their work is excellent.
Thank you so much for sharing this. I can’t wait to start 🙂
I just started this blanket and loving it. How did you keep your strands of yarn from intertwining together? It’s so frustrating….any hints? Thanks!
Thank you so much, Susan. Mine didn’t get tangled together, but maybe you could use two different project bags/bins/containers? One for each skein?
Hello!
I want to make this! If you doubled the yarn, does that double the yardage that you quoted?
Thanks:)
Hi Kelly! Now the yardage is calculated with double the yarn in mind. You can use the number you see here.
R5 76 what does this mean
It means that from R5 until R76 you will repeat the rows 1-4 just as you already did.
I am a beginner and have only made two little baby blankets, so please forgive me. So….you knit the entire blanket with two strands of yarn in your hands from two balls of yarn or so? And every row is just K1 P1 alternating for all 50 stitches? Repeating 76 times? Then cast off?
Thank you!!
Hi Jennifer!
You are almost correct. Just be careful of R3 and R4. They are the opposite of the first two rows. Enjoy!
Hello what does R5-76 Repeat R!-418 mean? 418 total rows?
This means you will repeat the first 4 rows (R1-R4) 18 times. You will have a total of 76 rows when you finish your blanket.
Have you tried one of these with variegated yarn? I have some chenille stuff I was planning to use for a baby blanket, but now I’m kind of wondering if that’ll look odd.
No, I haven’t. I believe that I heavily textured pattern like this one looks better with a solid color yarn, but you are welcome to try. You could make a small gauge swatch and see how you like it. It could end up just fine. This is just my opinion.
Hi there,
I brought aran/worsted weight yarn and plan to knit double, do you have a suggestion on how to beat do this?
Thanks!
The aran weight will result in a smaller blanket.