Free Crochet Pattern: Jenni's Favorite Chunky Throw Blanket

Shown in Bernat Blanket Yarn Dark Grey, Taupe & Vintage White.

Now that Christmas is over and I've had a couple days to re-coup, I have the time to share this great blanket pattern with you! I gifted 4 of these this year to family & friends, they work up fairly quick and the pattern is very simple.

Thanks for stopping by!

-Jenni

(Shown in Silver Steel)

Skill Level: Easy

Size: Without border: 38" x 54"
         With border: 45" x 60"

Supplies:
Bernat Blanket Yarn, 840-880 yards
Size N/P (10 mm) Crochet Hook
Tapestry Needle
Scissors

Abbreviations (US Terms):
BLO - Back Loop Only
Bpdc - Back Post Double Crochet
Ch - Chain
Dc - Double Crochet
Fpdc - Front Post Double Crochet
Sc - Single Crochet
Sk - Skip
Ss - Slip Stitch
Sp - Space

Gauge: Each "V" (created by [dc, ch 1, dc]) should measure approx. 1.25".
Getting gauge is not extremely important for this pattern but it could affect the finished size of the blanket and the amount of yardage you need for the pattern.

Important Notes:
-Joins are made with ss.
-A group of stitches listed between these brackets [ ] are to all be worked in the same space.

This pattern now has a video tutorial, check it out above or you can find it here on youtube:

https://youtu.be/S24sIHkyUHo 

Blanket

Row 1: Ch 93, [dc, ch 1, dc] in 4th ch from hook. *Sk 2, [dc, ch 1, dc] in next.* Repeat *to* across until you have 2 ch remaining. Sk 1, dc in last.

Row 2: Ch 2, turn. [dc, ch 1, dc] in each ch 1 sp across. Dc in top of ch 2 at the end of the row.

Repeat row 2 for a total of 62 rows, do not fasten off.

Border Options

Each border starts with a row of sc's around the entire edge of the blanket, do so as follows then move down to your choice of border:

Row 1: After completing row 62, ch 1 and rotate the blanket to the right so you can work along the long edge of the blanket.

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Work 2 sc over each dc/ch 2 sp along this side.
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When you reach the corner ch 2 then proceed to work along the next edge working an sc in each sp.
When you reach the next corner ch 2 then proceed to work 2 sc over each dc/ch 2 sp.
Ch 2 at the next corner and work an sc in each space until you reach the final corner, ch 2 & join.

Continue below for desired border.

Basic Single Crochet Border

(Shown in Vintage White)

Row 2-4: Ch 1, sc in each sp around, working the following into each ch 2 corner sp: [sc, ch 2, sc]. Ss to join at the end of the row.

Fasten off and sew in ends.

BLO Single Crochet Border

(Shown in Taupe)

Row 2-4: In BLO: Ch 1, sc in each sp around, working the following into each ch 2 corner sp: [sc, ch 2, sc]. Use a ss to join at the end of the row.

Fasten off and sew in ends.

Ribbed Border

 

(Shown in Dark Grey)

Row 2-3: Ch 1, *fpdc around next, bpdc around next.* Repeat *to* around, working the following into each ch 2 corner sp: [dc, ch 2, dc]. Ss to join at the end of the row.
Row 4: Ch 1, sc in each sp around, working the following into each ch 2 corner sp: [sc, ch 2, sc]. Ss to join at the end of the row.

Fasten off and sew in ends.

Free Crochet Pattern: Stash Buster Chunky Throw Blanket

My yarn stash has grown out of control and I've been trying to make good use of all the extra yarn from past projects so today I am sharing with you one of the easiest ways I have found to use up lots of yarn! This pattern calls for holding two strands of worsted weight yarn together (you can also use bulky 6 yarn) to create a thicker yarn. I have used a mix of all sorts of brands, if you are interested in the exact brands and colors I used for both of my example blankets scroll down below the pattern for a detailed list.

Thanks so much for stopping by and reading!
-Jenni

Finished size: Approx. 60" x 45"
                        Note: If you would like your blanket to be wider than 45" simply 
                                 start with a longer beginning chain. You may also want to add 
                                 additional rows to the end of the blanket if you do this.

Difficulty Level: Beginner

Supplies:
Worsted Weight Yarn
      -Each row will use approx. 38 yards total, 19 yards per strand.
      -Your border will use a lot of yarn, approx. 700 yards total.
Size L (8.0mm) Crochet Hook
Tapestry needle
Scissors

Abbreviations (US Terms):
Ch - Chain
Dc - Double Crochet
Sc - Single Crochet
Sl St - Slip Stitch

Important Notes:
-Your first stitch of each row will always be worked in the same space as the ch 1.
-Sew in your ends as you go, you'll thank yourself later if you do this.

Gauge:
7 rows & 13 stitches = 5"


Blanket

Holding 2 strands of worsted weight yarn together:

Row 1: Ch 94, dc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across.
Row 2-4: Ch 1, turn. Dc in each across.
Fasten off and join new color with a sl st.

Row 5-6: Ch 1, turn. Dc in each across.
Fasten off and join new color with a sl st.

Row 7-9: Ch 1, turn. Dc in each across.
Fasten off and join new color with a sl st.

Row 10: Row 5-6: Ch 1, turn. Dc in each across.
Fasten off and join new color with a sl st.

Row 11-14: Ch 1, turn. Dc in each across.
Fasten off and join new color with a sl st.

Row 15-16: Ch 1, turn. Dc in each across.
Fasten off and join new color with a sl st.

Row 17-19: Ch 1, turn. Dc in each across.
Fasten off and join new color with a sl st.

Row 20: Row 5-6: Ch 1, turn. Dc in each across.
Fasten off and join new color with a sl st.

Continue to repeat rows 11-20 until you reach 80 rows total.

Fasten off and if you didn't sew in your ends as you went, do so now.


Border

Holding 2 strands of worsted weight yarn together:

Join with a sl st in any space.

Row 1: Ch 1, sc around the edge of the blanket, ch 2 at each corner. Join.

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You should have approx. 160 sc down the long sides of the blanket. If you are a few off, that's ok but you don't want much more than 160.

If your edge is not perfectly straight after your first few rows don't worry, it should straighten out by the time you complete all 7 rows. Below is my fall colors throw after row 1 & then again after row 7.

Row 2-7: Ch 1, sc in each around, when you reach each corner space work all of the following into the corner: [sc, ch 2, sc]. Join.

Fasten off after row 7 and sew in ends.

Fall Colors Throw Yarn List

For this blanket I tried a few rows with a bulky 6 yarn and it worked up great next tp the two strands of worsted weight yarn.

Rows 1-4: Red Heart Super Saver, Claret
Rows 5-6: Big Twist Premium, Navy
Rows 7-9: Bernat Softee Chunky, Grey Ragg
Row 10: Red Heart Super Saver, Grey Heather
Row 11-14: I Love This Yarn!, Sungold
Row 15-16: Caron One Pound, Deep Violet
Row 17-19: Lion Brand Vanna's Choice, Dusty Blue
Row 20: Lion Brand Vanna's Choice, Terra Cotta
Row 21-24: I Love This Yarn!, Dark Olive
Row 25-26: Red Heart Super Saver, Claret
Row 27-29: Big Twist Value, Soft Gray
Row 30: Big Twist Premium, Navy
Row 31-34:  I Love This Yarn!, Coffee
Row 35-36: I Love This Yarn!, Key Lime
Row 37-39: Caron One Pound, Deep Violet
Row 40: Bernat Softee Chunky, Grey Ragg
Row 41-44: I Love This Yarn!, Sungold
Row 45-46: Red Heart With Love, Black
Row 47-49: Red Heart Super Saver, Claret
Row 50: Lion Brand Vanna's Choice, Dusty Blue
Row 51-54: I Love This Yarn!, Graphite
Row 55-56: Lion Brand Vanna's Choice, Terra Cotta
Row 57-59: I Love This Yarn!, Coffee
Row 60: Lion Brand Vanna's Choice, Dusty Purple
Row 61-64: Big Twist Premium, Navy
Row 65-66: I Love This Yarn!, Dark Olive
Row 67-69: Bernat Softee Chunky, Grey Ragg
Row 70: Red Heart With Love, Hot Pink
Row 71-74: I Love This Yarn!, Sungold
Row 75-76: Red Heart Super Saver, Claret
Row 77-79: Big Twist Value, Soft Gray
Row 80: Caron One Pound, Deep Violet

Border: Red Heart With Love, Black

Spring Colors Throw Yarn List

Rows 1-4: I Love This Yarn!, Amethyst
Rows 5-6: I Love This Yarn!, Keylime
Rows 7-9: I Love This Yarn!, Stonewash
Row 10: Red Heart With Love, Violet
Row 11-14: Red Heart With Love, Papaya
Row 15-16: I Love This Yarn!, Orchid
Row 17-19: Red Heart With Love, Jadeite
Row 20: Lion Brand Vanna's Choice, Terra Cotta
Row 21-24: Red Heart Super Saver, Delft Blue
Row 25-26: Big Twist Value, Light Rose
Row 27-29: I Love This Yarn!, Amethyst
Row 30: Red Heart With Love, Daffodil
Row 31-34: Red Heart With Love, Hot Pink
Row 35-36: I Love This Yarn!, Turquoise
Row 37-39: Red Heart Super Saver, Dark Orchid
Row 40: Red Heart Super Saver, Light Blue
Row 41-44: Red Heart Super Saver, Tea Leaf
Row 45-46: Caron Simply Soft, Soft Pink
Row 47-49: I Love This Yarn!, Orchid
Row 50: Red Heart With Love, Daffodil
Row 51-54: Red Heart With Love, Papaya
Row 55-56: Red Heart With Love, Jadeite
Row 57-59: I Love This Yarn!, Stonewash
Row 60: Lion Brand Vanna's Choice, Terra Cotta
Row 61-64: I Love This Yarn!, Amethyst
Row 65-66: Big Twist Value, Light Rose
Row 67-69: Lion Brand Vanna's Choice, Colonial Blue
Row 70: Red Heart With Love, Daffodil
Row 71-74: I Love This Yarn!, Turquoise
Row 75-76: Red Heart With Love, Hot Pink
Row 77-79: I Love This Yarn!, Orchid
Row 80: Red Heart Super Saver, Spring Green

Border: Red Heart With Love, White

Free Crochet Pattern: Men's Chunky Stripe Scarf

(Shown in Bernat Softee Chunky Clay & Black)

Hi! Today I am sharing the matching scarf to the Men's Chunky Stripe Beanie from yesterday, both of these patterns work up quickly and make excellent gifts! This pattern calls for Bernat Softee Chunky yarn but I have also tested it using 2 strands of Red Heart With Love (worsted weight) held together, just be sure to check your gauge. The gauge is especially important for the hat pattern. 

Thanks for stopping by and checking out my pattern,

 if you have any questions feel free to ask! 

-Jenni

Difficulty Level: Easy

Size: Men’s

Supplies:
Bernat Chunky Yarn, Super Bulky (6)
         -Main color approx. 330-350 yards
         -Contrast color approx. 30 yards
Size N (9.0 mm) Crochet Hook
Tapestry Needle
Scissors

Stitch Abbreviations (US Terms):
Ch – Chain
Hdc – Half Double Crochet
Sl St – Slip Stitch

Important Note:
-Ch 1 does not count as hdc and is not included in the stitch count at the end of each row.

Pattern for gauge:

Row 1: Ch 5, hdc in 2nd ch from hook and in each across.
Row 2: Ch 1, turn. Hdc in same and in each across.

Piece should measure approximately 2” x 1 ¼” for gauge. If not, please adjust your tension or hook size to get gauge.


Row 1: Ch 15, hdc in 2nd ch from hook and in each across. (14 hdc)
Row 2-4: Ch 1, turn, hdc in same and in each across. (14 hdc)

Fasten off after row 4. Change to contrast color, join with sl st in same space as fasten off.

Row 5: Ch 1, turn, hdc in same and in each across. (14 hdc)
Row 6: Ch 1, turn, hdc in same and in each across. (14 hdc)

Fasten off. Change back to main color, join with sl st in same space as fasten off.

Row 7: Ch 1, turn, hdc in same and in each across. (14 hdc)
Row 8-124: Repeat row 6. (14 hdc)

After row 124 your scarf should measure approx. 72”.

Fasten off and change to contrast color, join with sl st in same space as fasten off.

Row 125: Ch 1, turn, hdc in same and in each across. (14 hdc)
Row 126: Ch 1, turn, hdc in same and in each across. (14 hdc)

Fasten off. Change back to main color, join with sl st in same space as fasten off.

Row 127-129: Ch 1, turn, hdc in same and in each across. (14 hdc)

Fasten off and sew in ends.

Above is the completed men's chunky stripe set, you can find the free beanie pattern here:

Men's Chunky Stripe Beanie

Free Crochet Pattern: Men's Chunky Stripe Beanie

This morning I have a simple men's beanie pattern to share and tomorrow I'll have the matching scarf pattern up (you can now find the scarf pattern HERE). Please be sure to check your gauge before starting your hat, getting the correct gauge is important for this pattern.

Thanks for stopping by, happy crocheting! 

Jenni

Difficulty Level: Easy

Size: Men’s, 22-23” head circumference

Supplies:
Bernat Chunky Yarn, Super Bulky (6)
      -Main color approx. 100-105 yards
      -Contrast color approx. 20-25 yards
Size N (9.0 mm) Crochet Hook
Tapestry Needle
Scissors

Stitch Abbreviations (US Terms):
Ch - Chain
Dc - Double Crochet
Hdc - Half Double Crochet
Sc - Single Crochet
Ss - Slip Stitch

St(s) - Stitch(es)

Important Notes:
-Ch 1 does not count as a stitch and is not included in the stitch count at the end of each row.
-All joins are made with ss to the first hdc/dc of the row.

Pattern for gauge:

Row 1: Ch 12, dc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across.
Row 2: Ch 1, turn. Hdc in each st across.

The piece should measure approximately 4” x 1 ½” for gauge. If not, please adjust your tension or hook size to get gauge.


Row 1: Magic circle, ch 1, 10 dc in circle. Join. (10)

Pull circle tight and sew in end.

Row 2: Ch 1, 2 hdc in each st around. Join. (20)
Row 3: Ch 1, dc in 1st st, 2 dc in next st. *Dc in next st, 2 dc in next st.* Repeat *to* around. Join. (30)
Row 4: Ch 1, 2 hdc in 1st st, hdc in next 2 sts. *2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 2 sts.* Repeat *to* around. Join. (40)
Row 5: Ch 1, 2 dc in 1st st, dc in next 4 sts. *2 dc in next st, dc in next 4 sts.* Repeat *to* around. Join. (48)

Your circle should measure approx. 7” across the center.

Row 6: Ch 1, hdc in each st around. Join. (48)
Row 7: Ch 1, dc in each st around. Join. (48)
Row 8: Ch 1, hdc in each st around. Join. (48)
Row 9: Ch 1, dc in each st around. Join. (48)
Row 10: Ch 1, hdc in each st around. Join. (48)
Row 11: Ch 1, dc in each st around. Join & fasten off. (48)

Switch to contrast color and join with a ss in any st.

Row 12: Ch 1, hdc in each st around. Join. (48)
Row 13: Ch 1, hdc in each st around. Join. (48)

Fasten off, switch to main color and join with a ss in any st.

Row 14: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join. (48)

Row 15: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join, fasten off and sew in ends. (48)