How to Hand Knit a Chunky Blanket » (2024)

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How many skeins do I need to hand knit a chunky blanket? ›

A standard size DIY chunky knit blanket requires approximately 6-8 skeins of super bulky weight yarn. However, the amount of yarn you'll need will also depend on the specific pattern you're using. Check out these free knitting patterns for inspiration.

This project is quick, easy and affordable! In this Instructable, I will share with you the steps it takes to make a beautiful blanket or throw, in about an hour. I made mine out of chenille yarn and it only took 3 skeins.

On top of the features of the finished blanket, crochet blankets made with Bernat Blanket yarn are usually super quick to work up. I've made blankets using this super chunky crochet blanket pattern multiple times and it takes me an average of 4 – 6 hours to crochet one.

What size needles should I use for chunky wool? A pattern using chunky wool will generally need large needles. Around 7 - 8 mm is average, while 5.5 - 6 mm will give you a tighter fabric. Super chunky wool, which is ideal for making a very thick blanket, will need even bigger needles.

But if you plan to use the blanket often I would recommend a non-wool yarn. Below are some great options! Bernat Big Blanket Yarn from Michaels – you will need about 6-8 skeins to make a blanket the size of mine.

This can be a significant factor if you need to complete the project quickly. Skill Level: Crochet is often considered easier to pick up, with simpler stitch correction and an easier learning curve for beginners. Knitting can require more dexterity and patience, particularly when correcting mistakes.

When there are lots of purl stitches on one side of the work and lots of knit stitches on the other, though, the larger purl stitches tend to push on the knit stitches, causing that side to curl. The other theory is that the curling is a result of uneven tension.

The thicker the yarn, the larger the hook size you will need to use with it. For example most DK yarns recommend a 4mm hook, whereas chunky yarns use a 6-7mm hook.

We also have a few tips for those attempting this pattern for the first time: First and foremost, depending on the size blanket you want to make, you will need to purchase varying pounds of yarn. For a small 30 x 50-inch blanket, use 6 pounds of yarn; for a large 40 x 60-inch blanket, you'll need 8 pounds.

What is the best knitting needle for chunky yarn? ›

The knitting needles that are typically used with bulky and chunky yarns are US9 - US11 , while super bulky yarns are commonly paired with US11 - US17 . Extra thick jumbo yarn requires even larger knitting needles, usually between US19 and US50 .

For example, they may be able to identify that 4 pounds of wool can yield a 30” x 50” blanket, and the ball contains 28 yards per pound. Crunch those numbers, and know that you'll have about 340 feet of chunky yarn in a single ball to yield a 30” x 50” blanket.

How many skeins of yarn do you need for a baby blanket? This depends on the size of the project, the size of the wool, and how much is in the skein but between 1 and 2 skeins usually suffices. Our MeriWoolArt Super Chunky Merino wool is 200-meters long so you could make at least 2 with one reel.

It depends on the size but if you are making a king-size blanket at around 180 cm in length you are probably going to want somewhere between 40 and 60 loops. This again is down to the size you want the holes whether you want a loose-knit or tight-knit chunky blanket.