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 also 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, the twist isn’t in how it is worked, but in 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 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 crochet pattern is written in U.S. crochet terms and abbreviations. Stitch counts are provided at the end of each row to help you keep on track.
Helpful Crochet Resources: Refer to my Crochet Abbreviations and U.S. to U.K. Crochet Conversion Chart as you work through the pattern.
Notes:
- Gauge: approximately 5 hdc and 5 rows = 4 in.
- Finished blanket measures approximately 49 in. x 70 in. as written.
- To modify the size, chain any number and start working half double crochets into the third chain from the 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, insert your hook, yarn over again, and pull the loop through; then yarn over again and pull through all three loops on the hook.
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Ch 61, or until desired width of the blanket is reached.
Row 1: Work 1 hdc in the 3rd chain from the 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, but it also makes a super comfy blanket to cuddle up with.
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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,