Looking for a soft easy chunky throw crochet pattern, a free tutorial? A gift that is soft but not too hard to make? This modern chunky crochet blanket pattern free PDF will be a great project to try.
There are only 2 crochet stitches for this super bulky yarn blanket, the double crochet stitch and the three double crochet together or cluster stitch. The three double crochet together stitch is easy to learn and after that you can do all kinds of cluster stitches.
A simple repeat crochet pattern makes this easy bulky yarn blanket. This chunky crochet blanket pattern works up fast too. It is a thick blanket perfect for cold weather.
Super Bulky Yarn Choice – Caron Chunky Cakes
I was looking for my next project and wanted to make a soft afghan with using Caron Chunky Cakes Yarn. There are quite a few choices of colors.
I love the color of this Blue Moon & Mystic Chop Caron Chunky Cakes Yarn. It is a bulky gauge 6 yarn so the blanket will work up fast.
The super bulky self striping yarn is great because you get lots colors without having to change colors. The texture of the yarn is soft and easy to use.
This is a great free chunky yarn blanket pattern. Bulky yarn blanket patterns are great. They work up fast and are cozy, great for fall and winter. This blanket would make a great blanket for a toddler or a lap blanket.
There are lots of different colors of Caron Cakes Chunky yarn, perfect for a lots of different decors. You can easily scale up for a large throw too or make it smaller for a modern baby blanket.
The yarn is a super bulky and soft with little bits of the colors mixed. Enjoy this free chunky afghan pattern!
Try some of my other chunky crochet patterns: Modern Herringbone Throw, Modern Chunky Baby Blanket and 35 Chunky Blanket Patterns
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How to Make a Chunky Crochet Blanket Pattern Free PDF – Tidal Pool
Supplies
- Scissors
- tapestry needle
- K – 6.5 mm crochet hook
- 3– Caron Chunky Cakes in Blue Moon any other super bulky gauge 6 yarn approx. 30 oz. or 900 yd.
- 3– Caron Chunky Cakes in Mystic Chip any other super bulky gauge 6 yarn approx. 30 oz. or 900 yd.
Tidal Pool Double Crochet Blanket Pattern
Abbreviations – US Terms
- yo – yarn over
- dc –double crochet
- 3dctog – 3 double crochet together
special stitch – 3 double crochet together – similar to working 3 double crochet together in one stitch or space: Yo, insert hook into stitch or space, Yo, draw up a loop (3 loops on hook), Yo, draw through 2 loops (2 loops remain on hook), repeat 2 more times. You will have 3 loops on the hook, then 4. Yo, draw through all loops on hook.
You can make a larger or smaller super chunky yarn blanket by using a even number for the chain.
Free printable pattern at the bottom of the pattern. Just click on link and print pdf out.
Approx. 34 in x 48 in (86 cm x 122 cm)
Chain 110
Row 1: 2 dc in the 4th chain. Skip 1 chain, 3dctog in the next chain, chain 1. *Skip 2 chains, 3dctog in the next chain, chain 1*. Repeat ** until you have 2 chains left, skip 1 chain and 2 dc in the last chain. Chain 3 and turn.
Row 2: 3dctog in the chain space from the row before, chain 1. Repeat until the end, 2 dc in the turning chain from the row before. Chain 3 and turn.
Row 3: Repeat row 2 until you have 57 rows. Tie and cut off. Weave in ends.
Color change: 3 rows alternating of Blue Moon and Mystic Chip. 57 rows total.
I hope your enjoyed this free chunky crochet blanket pattern using Caron Chunky Cakes Yarn. Try these other patterns using Caron Chunky Cakes: Herringbone Chunky Throw, Modern Chunky Baby Blanket, and Even Berry Chunky Scarf
Tidal Pool Chunky Crochet Blanket Pattern
Materials
- Scissors
- tapestry needle
- K – 6.5 mm crochet hook
- 3– Caron Chunky Cakes in Blue Moon any other super bulky gauge 6 yarn approx. 30 oz. or 900 yd.
- 3– Caron Chunky Cakes in Mystic Chip any other super bulky gauge 6 yarn approx. 30 oz. or 900 yd.
Instructions
Chain 110
Row 1: 2 dc in the 4th chain. Skip 1 chain, 3dctog in the next chain, chain 1. *Skip 2 chains, 3dctog in the next chain, chain 1*. Repeat ** until you have 2 chains left, skip 1 chain and 2 dc in the last chain. Chain 3 and turn.
Row 2: 3dctog in the chain space from the row before, chain 1. Repeat until the end, 2 dc in the turning chain from the row before. Chain 3 and turn.
Row 3: Repeat row 2 until you have 57 rows. Tie and cut off. Weave in ends.
Color change: 3 rows alternating of Blue Moon and Mystic Chip. 57 rows total.
Notes
Abbreviations – US Terms
yo – yarn over
dc –double crochet
3dctog - 3 double crochet together
special stitch - 3 double crochet together - similar to working 3 double crochet together in one stitch or space: Yo, insert hook into stitch or space, Yo, draw up a loop (3 loops on hook), Yo, draw through 2 loops (2 loops remain on hook), repeat 2 more times. You will have 3 loops on the hook, then 4. Yo, draw through all loops on hook.
You can make a larger or smaller super chunky yarn blanket by using even number for the chain.
Approx. 34 in x 48 in (86 cm x 122 cm)
Chunky Crochet Blanket Pattern Free PDF – Tidal Pool
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I have been crocheting since I was 8 years old. I have 40 plus years of experience. My blogging journey started in 2013 and I have been writing about crafts and crocheting since then. I started blogging full time in 2019.
Kathleen Crawford
Thursday 4th of March 2021
I’m hoping that you have a tutorial for this blanket and hoping you have it for lefties ? I love the stitch and the pattern but learn much better with a tutorial. Also what is the name of the stitch?
Heather Hamlin
Thursday 4th of March 2021
it is a cluster stitch or a 3 double crochet together. i'm a lefty too. I will work on a tutorial for the stitch and blanket.