Gather your chunky yarn and get ready for a simple and fun knitting project! With this chunky blanket pattern, you'll find yourself quickly moving through loops, making a soft and inviting blanket.
Knit Chunky Blanket
It's a straightforward process that anyone can pick up, resulting in a cozy, thick blanket that's perfect for snuggling under on a cool day. Your finished product will bring a touch of handmade charm and warmth to any room.
Materials Needed
- Chunky yarn (Christina used 8 balls of Bernat Big Blanket yarn in the demonstration)
- Large needle or crochet hook (if needed, 25 mm size is suggested)
Step-by-Step Blanket Pattern
Starting Your Blanket
- Make a Slip Knot: Begin by creating a slip knot which counts as your first cast-on stitch.
- Cast On: Gauge the loops about a finger's length roughly three inches wide for each loop. Cast on 30 loops to create your first row of stitches. Ensure the chain of loops is loose to avoid a tight blanket.
Creating the Stitches
- First Row: Start stitching into the top loops. Your first few stitches will use these loops.
- Stitch Pattern: Use a simple pattern of two stitches: a back stitch and a front stitch.
- Back Stitch (Knit Stitch): Pull the working yarn from the back through the loop.
- Front Stitch (Purl Stitch): Pull the working yarn from the front through the loop.
Continue the Pattern: Follow this two back, two front pattern across the row.
Growing Your Blanket
- Subsequent Rows: Continue the established pattern of alternating two knit and two purl stitches for each subsequent row until you reach your desired size. Always start and end the row with your back stitches to keep the edges neat and consistent.
Finishing Your Blanket
Casting Off:
- Pull two stitches together, pass the working yarn through to form one loop.
- Repeat this, gradually reducing the loops until one loop remains.
- Cut the yarn, leaving a tail. Pull this tail through the last loop and tighten to secure.
Weave in Ends: If there are any tails or loose ends, weave them into the blanket to hide.
Additional Tips
- Keep your loops consistent (about three inches wide) to ensure an even, uniform look.
- If attaching a new yarn ball, knot the ends firmly and weave in any excess without cutting too closely to the knot.
Aftercare
- Christina recommends using delicate wash cycles for chunky chenille blankets to maintain their texture and longevity.
Final Thoughts
This double rib stitch pattern using chunky yarn is beginner-friendly and builds quickly into a plush, warm blanket perfect for home use. The described technique is hand-knitting, making the process accessible to both right-handed and left-handed crafters.
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