Cozy Chunky Crochet Blanket Pattern — Quick Bulky Yarn Throw (42 x 60 in)

Create a warm, squishy throw with this simple bulky yarn crochet pattern. Using a gauge 5 (bulky) yarn and large hook, this blanket works up quickly and produces a textured, stylish throw perfect for snuggling on cool evenings. The pattern uses a repeating spike double crochet motif that adds depth and interest while remaining beginner-friendly.

Finished size: approximately 42 in x 60 in.

Finished blanket made with Caron Colorama O’Go yarn in Tabby; approx. 42 x 60 in.

Supplies

8 – 6.4 oz (180 g) Caron Colorama O’Go Yarn in Tabby or any gauge 5 bulky yarn (228 yd each)

6.5 mm crochet hook

Scissors

Tapestry needle

Yarn used for the project: Caron Colorama O’Go bulky yarn cakes in Tabby.

Pattern Tips

To make the project smaller or larger use a chain of a multiple of 3 + 2.

The double crochet for the stitch goes in the single crochet space for the row below.

If you are using Caron Colorama Yarn you will want to sort your yarn so you don’t end up with large sections of the same color. I had more cream and dark brown than any other color.

size: 42 in x 60 in

Abbreviations – US Terms

yo – yarn over

sc – single crochet

hdc – half double crochet

dc – double crochet stitch

Ch 110

Row 1: In 2nd chain from the hook, sc in each st across. Chain 1 and turn

Row 2: sc, hdc, dc in the 1st st of the row, skip 2 chains and in the next work sc, hdc, dc. Skip 2 chains and repeat “sc, hdc, dc” into the next space. Repeat across to the end until there is one chain left. Work 1 sc. Chain 1, turn.

Row 3: sc, hdc into the top of the sc you just made. dc in the stitch 2 rows below. Skip over the dc and hdc, *“sc, hdc” into the sc. dc in the 2nd stitch 2 rows below*. Repeat the pattern across ending the last stitch with one single crochet. Chain 1, turn.

The spike double crochet goes where you did the single crochet from the row below.

Repeat row 3 until you have 112 rows or the length you want. Cut yarn and knot, weave in ends.

Close-up showing the chunky stitch texture and spike double crochet detail.