Chunky Striped Crochet Blanket Free Pattern
A warm, chunky throw blanket in three autumn colors, worked in half double crochet stripes with a neat crab-stitch border. Easy enough to finish in a weekend.
- Skill level
- Easy
- Time
- 10–12 hours
- Yarn
- Super bulky (#6)
- Hook
- 9 mm (M/N-13)
- Finished size
- About 50 × 60 in (127 × 152 cm)
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When the evenings get colder, a big chunky blanket is the project everyone wants on their hook. This throw uses super bulky yarn and just one stitch, so it grows fast — most people finish it in a weekend. The color sequence is rust, mustard and cream, but it works beautifully in any three colors you love.
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- Super bulky (#6) yarn in three colors:
- Color A (rust): about 400 yards
- Color B (mustard): about 400 yards
- Color C (cream): about 400 yards
- 9 mm (M/N-13) crochet hook
- Large-eye tapestry needle, scissors
Abbreviations (US terms)
| Abbreviation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ch | chain |
| hdc | half double crochet |
| sc | single crochet |
| rev sc | reverse single crochet (crab stitch) |
| st(s) | stitch(es) |
Gauge
8 hdc and 6 rows = 4 in (10 cm). Gauge isn’t critical, but a different gauge will change the size and amount of yarn.
Pattern notes
- The ch 2 at the start of each row does not count as a stitch.
- Color changes: On the last stitch of the old color, work until 3 loops are left on the hook, then yarn over with the new color and pull through to finish the stitch.
- Each stripe is 6 rows. The sequence is A, B, C, repeated.
The pattern
Body
With Color A:
- Ch 102.
- Row 1: Hdc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across. Turn. [100]
- Row 2: Ch 2, hdc in each st across. Turn. [100]
- Rows 3–6: Repeat Row 2. Change to Color B at the end of Row 6.
- Rows 7–12: With Color B, repeat Row 2. Change to Color C at the end of Row 12.
- Rows 13–18: With Color C, repeat Row 2. Change to Color A at the end of Row 18.
- Continue the stripe sequence (6 rows each of A, B, C) until you have 15 stripes / 90 rows, ending with a Color C stripe.
- Do not fasten off.
Border
With Color C (or your favorite contrast):
- Rnd 1: Ch 1, sc evenly around all four sides, working 3 sc in each corner. Join with sl st to first sc.
- Rnd 2: Ch 1, do not turn. Working from left to right, rev sc in each st around. Join and fasten off.
Finishing
Weave in any remaining ends along stripes of the same color so they disappear. If the edges ripple slightly, lay the blanket flat, mist it with water and let it dry overnight.
Color ideas
- Autumn: rust, mustard, cream (as pictured)
- Scandi: charcoal, oatmeal, white
- Nursery: sage, blush, ivory
- Coastal: navy, sand, sky blue
Tips
- Count your first row. It’s easy to lose a stitch at the end of a long row. A quick count after Row 2 saves you trouble later.
- Mark the first stitch of each row with a stitch marker until you’re confident the edges are straight.
- Buy all the yarn at once from the same dye lot so the colors match.
A blanket like this makes a show-stopping handmade gift — or the perfect excuse to stay on the sofa all weekend.
Frequently asked questions
How can I make the blanket smaller?
Chain any even number of stitches plus 2. For a baby blanket, chain 62 (about 30 in wide) and work 54 rows (9 stripes) for roughly 30 × 36 in.
How do I avoid lots of ends to weave in?
Crochet over the old and new tails for a few stitches at each color change, then trim. You’ll barely need a needle.
Will the blanket stretch?
Half double crochet is fairly stable. Washing super bulky blankets flat and drying them flat keeps them from growing.
