There is something special about the idea of curling up in chair under a blanket that you have knitted yourself. But what if you have never knitted before? Is a large project like a blanket really within your reach? With our How to make a chunky knit blanket tutorial from Sophie Jordan, it sure is, my friend!
We're using a big and chunky yarn in our design along with big chunky knitting needles which, as well as making it much easier for a beginner to get to grips with, means it knits up really quickly. So perhaps we should have called this article How to make a quick to knit chunky blanket instead! You'll be amazed at how quickly this chunky blanket knits up, from start to finish, giving it a mesh like appearance that, combined with the heavy and chunky yarn, still has a lovely warm and cosy finish and weight to it. The chunky knit blanket is an ideal lap blanket – or hang it off a clothes ladder, tapestry style!
The how to make a chunky knit blanket project uses seven balls of Paintbox Wool Mix Super Chunky yarn, (Buy from Lovecrafts) which is a 50% wool, 50% acrylic blend. So once you've learned how to make a chunky knit blanket and completed the design, it has the warmth of wool combined with the strength of acrylic, making it much harder wearing and easier to wash and care for too. If you want to try a different yarn for this project, or if you are looking to understand how USA yarn weights covert to British ones, visit our yarn weight conversion chart. If you can't find the colours you want in this super chunky yarn range, check out our jumbo yarns post.
For more help on getting started with knitting if this is your first project, take a look at our knitting for beginners guide. Look in depth at essential techniques in our how to cast on knitting and how to cast off knitting article. You should also check out our knitting kits round up, to see if there are any easy makes there that catch your eye, that can be purchased as a complete package to help get your knitting knowhow up and running!
This how to make a chunky knit blanket project has been designed for new knitters to get to grips with a simple patterns. If you are a more experienced knitter, take a look at our chunky knit blanket pattern, which uses a simple lace pattern and chunky yarn for a stunning home project. We love the contemporary yellow trim, too.
How to make a chunky knit blanket video
We've filmed a video guide showing how to make a chunky knit blanket, so you can see this pattern in action!
To make a chunky knit blanket, you will need:
- Paintbox Wool Mix Super Chunky (50% wool, 50% acrylic, 100g/55m): 7 balls in Vanilla Cream Buy from Lovecrafts
- 10mm circular needle, 100mm long Buy from Amazon
- Large-holed tapestry needle
- Matching sewing thread
- Sewing needle
How to make a chunky knit blanket: Pattern
TENSION
6 st and 7 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over pattern using 10mm needles. Find out more in our article on knitting tension squares
ABBREVIATIONS
See our guide to knitting abbreviations
MEASUREMENTS
The finished blanket knitted using this How to make a chunky knitted blanket tutorial will measure 100x80cm
Cast on 66 stitches leaving enough tail for weaving in.
Row 1 (RS) K1, *yo, p2tog; rep from * to last st, K1.
Repeat Row 1 until 80cms of pattern has been completed.
Cast off
Weave in ends
