You Will Need:

• 6 skeins of Yarnspirations BERNAT Blanket BIG chunky chenille yarn (I chose 2 skeins each of 3 different colours for a striped blanket) OR
  • 8 skeins of this budget-friendly Amazon chunky chenille yarn: https://urlgeni.us/amzn/BalapetChunkyYarnCa (CANADA) or https://urlgeni.us/amzn/BalapetChunkyYarnUS (USA)
• scissors

The first step in creating your chunky knit blanket is to choose your yarn. The yarn you choose will depend on the weight and texture you want for your blanket. A chunky blanket requires super bulky yarn, and you’ll want to choose a soft yarn that’s comfortable against your skin. Merino wool roving is a popular choice for its natural warmth and durability, but there are plenty of acrylic and vegan options to choose from as well.

What size knitting needles do i need for a chunky blanket?

Chunky blankets are knitted on thick needles usually between size US 11 and 50. To determine which size will work best for the yarn you’ve selected, take a look at the needle size recommend on the yarn label.

Because of the size and number of stitches on the needle, it’s also best to choose a circular needle for a chunky blanket. You won’t be knitting in the round, you’ll be knitting back and forth - but the circular needle will enable you to hold many more stitches than straight needles.

In this post, I’ve rounded up 10 chunky knit blanket pattern that are all free to download.

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#4. Continuation Blanket Knitting Pattern

Just three colors yield seven distinct blended hues in this simple but effective gradient blanket. Working up fast with chunky needles, it makes a great baby gift; and in a cozy washable wool blend, it will last long enough to be passed down to the next baby.

Holding three strands together, switch out one at a time to generate the smooth continuous colour shift from corner to corner. The blanket is worked in Garter Stitch on the bias. Three strands of yarn are held together throughout. This pattern has no char

Uses worsted (#4) + worsted (#4) = super bulky weight (#6) yarn

Designed by Holli Yeoh

• Get Continuation Blanket Knitting Pattern
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How to Knit a Chunky Blanket for Beginners: No Needles Required!

As the temperatures drop and the days get shorter, there’s nothing better than snuggling up under a warm and cozy blanket. But what’s even better than that? A chunky knit blanket that you made yourself! And the best part is, you don’t need any knitting needles to make one. That’s right, even if you’re a beginner, you can make a beautiful, chunky knit blanket in no time. In this blog post, I’ll go through everything you need to know to learn how to knit a chunky blanket for beginners.

I’ve seen these finger knitted blankets all over TikTok, Instagram and YouTube over the past couple of years. Since I’ve been a knitter for at least 10 years, I was skeptical that these would actually be easy to knit and would turn out well. I have to say – now that I’ve made one I’m pleasantly surprised!

Not only was this DIY chunky hand knit blanket easy to make, but I didn’t have to buy a that much yarn to make it in a HUGE, luxurious size! It’s a full 4 feet by 6 feet, which is the perfect oversized throw blanket. I was able to use my hands to get relatively even knit stitches, and the whole thing only took me a few hours to craft. This blanket would make a stunning gift, or make it in your favourite colours to match your own seasonal decor.

If you’ve tried arm knitting like I have, this method is like its baby cousin. You’ll be using your hands and fingers instead of your hands and your arms to knit.