How To Crochet A Throw Blanket With Chunky Yarn (EASY BEGINNER TUTORIAL!)

Learn how to crochet a throw blanket with chunky yarn in this EASY step by step beginner tutorial. You can finish this cozy blanket it 3 hours flat, no joke!
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The finished size of this blanket ended up being approximately 43″ wide and 63″ long.
Stitches Used //
▶︎ slip stitch
▶︎ double crochet
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[@YarnStash]

I know a few people have been confused by the "skip the first 2 chains and double crochet into the 3rd chain" at the beginning of this pattern. That's just for the very first row, and you do that so that the first stitch is the correct height to match up with the double crochet stitches. If you didn't skip the first 2 chains, the first stitch would end up all squished. After that, you chain 2 at the beginning of each row to start. Normally I would do a chain 3, but because of the size of this yarn and everything, a chain 2 seemed sufficient so I just went with that. I'm sorry for not explaining that further in the video! If you're still having trouble, check out the blog post where I walk you through the pattern step by step with photos, and feel free to comment if you're still stuck. www.marchingnorth.com/free-super-bulky-crochet-throw-blanket-pattern/ Thank you! 😊😊

[@halierussell5620]

Do you do it for every double crochet in the first row? Or just the beginning???

[@luciahyduchak2724]

Thank you for letting us know. This chunky yarn is giving me a good arm work out for sure!

[@asmrmaple4869]

What stitch is this?

[@lalaturkey2893]

@@halierussell5620I think just the first one

[@I-Love-Brianna1828]

THANK YOU SO MUCH, YOU JUST GOT YOURSELF A NEW SUBSCRIBER!!!!!!!! I TRIED FOR A YEAR TO MAKE BLANKETS AND TRIED SO MANY DIFFRENT Tutorials ON HOW TO CROCHET WITH JUMBO/CHUNKY YARN AND NONE WORKED!...TILL I FOUND YOU! THANKS SO MUCH

[@katelynur]

I hope you can see this. I’ve tried so many tutorials on how to crochet and none of them worked, I just ended up with a big knot. But this tutorial actually made my blanket crochet a success! So thankful this video was made 😆😆

[@vacuumsuccerson8945]

how did you figure out which hole is the third one??? i’ve been trying for weeks but i can never figure out which hole i’m supposed to put it through next :(

[@katelynur]

@@vacuumsuccerson8945 once you have it flipped over, instead of doing the one closets to the 2 chains you did you would insert it in the one that is 3 holes away so just count 1,2,3.. even if you’re too far out it will come together

[@inquisite472]

I learn chrochet since 2 days because i want to make a big blanket for my hb and me...Where can i buy sushi a big hook...and can you use another thing in stead

[@inquisite472]

​​@@vacuumsuccerson8945 i chrochet since 2 days...first learn to make the second and etcetera rows.if you can do that easy then beauty becomes important...i made a ring and a heart...not easy the heart.the 1 Day of the heart making i gave up the second Day,2day i made a heart...😊❤first learn the basic. Its not important if it looks greaT..its important you learn to chrochet..then if you can do the crochet easy then beauty is important,,,well if you want to learn crochet only then its important to put it on perspective...succes..

[@jtrocksstrikesback]

❤ it, but I have one question when I turn over and do my first doubles thru two yarns do I continue going thru two holes or one after every turn go thru two and change back to one. Ty vm 😊

[@MichelleMichael-xu1es]

I have wanted to learn to crochet for years and finally decided to get started. This blanket was my first project. This tutorial was so helpful and I am so excited that I completed my blanket and have already started on a second. Thank you so much!

[@derekstamey]

Same!

[@Leeistocool4school]

Same!

[@maryfrye2930]

I have been crocheting for many, many years (more than 50)! I was totally thrown off as to how to hold such a large crochet hook. Your video was super helpful in showing me the proper way to use the hook and the super chunky yarn. It is really different from how a smaller hook is used. Thank you so much for your help!

[@YarnStash]

Yeah, you get quite the arm workout with one of these big hooks! Thanks for stopping by 😊

[@thunderpie94]

I nailed this on my first try! Thank you for the great instructional video. Now my biggest challenge is to keep the yarn loose whenever I yarn over. It was a little painful trying to work with yarn that wasn't loose enough. Since it was my first time, this blanket took me around 4-5 hours using 6 skeins to make a baby blanket

[@dragosisters8548]

New Subscriber here and very much enjoyed your tutorial. I have been knitting and crocheting most of my life. Started at 5 years old and now I'm so close to 70 I'm shaking hands with it. But have never used yarn like this. Can't wait to try it. Thanks so much for sharing!

[@stellaanne3431]

0:49 slipnot 1:16 first chain 2:12 second chain 4:17 third chain 8:14 how to end it

[@maryrodger5130]

@Stella, gee thanks for that info.

[@nannyof05boys]

Where is the pattern or do you have one

[@bee264]

Ty❤

[@pcrsktakr]

What does this mean?

[@76goddam]

@@pcrsktakrit’s time stamps for all of the steps in the tutorial.

[@cyrilla1276]

I’m a beginner and I find your tutorials to be the best!! I’m excited to try this one. Thank you!

[@estherramirez1095]

Omg!!!! Thank you so much for teaching us how to crochet this beautiful blanket!! You're such a good teacher!! Thank you ❤

[@yesipan]

the giant hook is so cute haha thank you for the tutorial! i've been looking for a chunky knit blanket for A LONG TIME but they were always so expensive, now that i'm learning how to crochet i want to try myself!

[@elliemae2652]

making my first blanket + your tutorial helped LOTS !! 🫶🫶

[@rozsmith6850]

Just finished my first bulky yarn blanket! Easy and fast, once I got used to the stretch of the yarn. Thanks!

[@RootBeer-ye7fv]

thank you so much my parents said that they bet 100 bucks i wouldn’t do it cause all i do is video games but i did it, it was a little janky because it was my first one, but i did it and i love it, so thank you so much.

[@YarnStash]

Congrats, you’re so welcome and I’m glad you proved them wrong 😊

[@ShanraePrice]

Thank you for this tutorial, I made one and it turned out lovely.

[@dawnradonski3880]

Thank you so much for teaching me how to double crochet! You explained everything so easy. That says a lot coming from me lol I usually have a difficult time but this was awesome.

[@bethgork7332]

Best video I’ve seen for super chunky yarn & beginners! Thank you! ❤

[@amandamichelle4854]

I finally finished a blanket! Thanks so much for this ❤

[@melindasdesk]

This is my first time crocheting and you’ve made it very easy to learn.

[@YarnStash]

I’m so glad to hear that!

[@ChutzpahAndPepsiCola]

omg this is awesome! I got it right off on the first try with your tutorial! I never knew how to tie a slip knot. My mom taught me differently with small yarn and a smaller hook. This is so cool!

[@dianeknauss7824]

I’m with you never knew how to slip knot 😂 loved the video!!

[@user-rl7ft9yc5p]

THANK YOU SO MUCH I FINALLY DID IT!!

[@catiepage9189]

So helpful! Thank you for sharing this. I took a class a couple years ago and couldn’t remember any of the steps. This was perfect.

[@maryrodger5130]

I can't tell you enough how much I enjoyed watching and learning from your video.

[@nataliepincus7430]

Thank you you saved this grandmothers day❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@freezedancecentral]

Thank you! Loved the tutorial and i am no pro at crotecht

[@susanjackson984]

I'm starting this project today but wondered what the finished size will be?

[@cynthiatai2964]

Can you please tell me if these blankets can be laundered on a gentle cycle? You’re instruction is so amazing! I made my first chunky yarn blanket and my goal is to crochet 17 of them for each of my grandchildren

[@YarnStash]

Yes you can! I have washed mine twice and it came out great- it’s bulky to wash and my washer got a little noisy but it’s about the same as any other blanket I wash. Good luck, that sounds like a fun project!! 😊

[@debbylou5729]

You can also use a Lion brand called Yooge

[@anacrenshaw444]

When buying yarns make sure to read the washing instruction label. Every yarn is different.

[@AlexandriaSimone23]

You can wash it but don't put it in the dryer

[@janiceeilerman4197]

Yes u can. Mine have been washed many times

[@lilith-qs7xx]

i never comment but this was so easy and simple to follow! very beginner friendly!! :)

[@Amalie-fq4tw]

Omg i really needed this for my exam thank you

[@PrincessM703]

you're a life saver

[@neenahipp8783]

This was super helpful! Thank you so much!! ❤

[@Getrichwithlenaa]

This video makes me so excited to use a big crotchet hook 😅😅❤

[@rosenight2473]

Thank you so much for this video.Im a beginner. An was getting frustrated with doing it with my fringes.

[@barbarastephens3263]

The tutorial was so easy to follow! Thank you!

[@jessicapolston4594]

You can get the 25mm hook at hobby lobby that's where I got mine :)

[@user-bj3vy7dz6f]

Honestly love it can can’t wait to see my finished result

[@HobbiCROCHET]

Great video! I would crochet over the tails to save myself weaving it later. It's a great tip you have to try 😊

[@user-bj3vy7dz6f]

Honestly love it can can’t wait to see my finished it

[@JasmanianDemi]

Thankful for this video I have jumbo yarn and I'm making a blanket for the holidays! :33

[@YarnStash]

Awesome, have fun working on your blanket! 😊😊

[@Kathy-G]

When you finish (at 8:20) and cut the yarn... put the end through loop (do not pull it out like you did) this will create the knot. And will not unravel. Then hide the tail in the blanket.

[@delilahgillis5287]

COST YOU lots THAT YARN IS EXPENSIVE 7 SKEINS WOW !! VERY BEAUTIFUL BLANKET! THANKS

[@katienesbitt5461]

I tried this and it is so soft!

[@sxysweetyungthang]

Awesome tutorial!

[@suzys9450]

ive watched the double crotchet thing 15 times and can only get the first one. i need a tutorial that helps through the first few of the second row 😮

[@pegeggeggleston4315]

Hi - Loved the video and the throw is fabulous. I can't wait to make one for my Christmas Throws. Thanks for sharing and continued success. Love PegEgg

[@jeanburgin160]

Great tutorial ... love the blanket!

[@teddyandlizzyr8865]

Here’s a tip if you can’t tie a slip knot just get the end of the yarn hang it over your finger make a triangle with your Crochet hook turn it 360 degrees then start chaining!

[@rosegreen2630]

Love the instructions but you didn’t show how the entire blanket looks or the measurements of the blanket.

[@Gigie2Z]

I’ve watched this 10 times now and cannot get past the first double crochet. The second set just doesn’t look right. I see everyone else is not having this problem. I’ve been crocheting for over 70 years.

[@vacuumsuccerson8945]

i’ve been having the same problem mine just looks like a ball

[@Gigie2Z]

@@vacuumsuccerson8945 I’ve tried everything. I learned to crochet in Germany at age 4 in kindergarten. Been doing it all my life. This size yarn has me stymied. I’ve tried several times. I’ve even tried the traditional way. I put it away for a while. I even tried doing it with my fingers. It may be the yarn, I don’t k ow. Tomorrow I’m going to buy some huge knitting needles and just knit it. Wish me luck. 🤞🏻

[@shaynacatherine8286]

Are you remembering to chain 2 before you start the second row?

[@Gigie2Z]

@@shaynacatherine8286 I gave up. I did it with my finger, knit and pearl. Thank you though.

[@itsmadmaddy3899]

Hello! I’m doing a project for my english class and I was wondering if you could answer these questions or give me any advice for crocheting. In the beginning of your crocheting journey was it hard for you to figure out how to make the different knots/patterns? How long did it take you to master? What made you want to continue crocheting? Was it ever frustrating at certain points? Have you ever experience artist block? And that’s all. Thank you!

[@paigerowe1090]

I’m having a hard time with the double crocheting but i know I’ll get it ❤️

[@cynsational7225]

Are you supposed to insert it under both of the loops every time? If so, I think I have to start over 😭

[@vivid_pearl]

Thank you!

[@katiegames1100]

I loved this thank u so much it helped me alot

[@christinemartinez7671]

I get confused with the double crochet stitch. I am barely getting the single stitch.. It’s a beautiful blanket you made..

[@shelleylemaster7971]

Great video thanks

[@Tinatime532]

Lol! Ideal if you lost your glasses ehhh! 😂🤣 Love this it's for huggy bears for sure ❄️☃️❄️ 😉🤗❤️ 🥳have a wonderful Christmas and a very Happy New Year in 2023 🥳🌟🌟🌟

[@minervamincey1550]

Dumb question I know you said to start at the 3rd chain from the hook so do you continuously start at the 3 chain or just every chain from last?

[@feliciaroyers1646]

if you do it like this though it ends up getting larger and larger and its not a square. I did it and mine was a trapezoid

[@elisandoval2370]

Same! :( had to unravel it

[@shalestoney4872]

But wouldn’t that mean it was uneven?

[@LucyMorningS]

After making 2 chains at the beginning of each row you need to make sure you are crocheting in the same stitch the chains are coming out of. If you go to the next one it will look how you said yours came out.

[@Starlight-kh8zb]

One red flag about me is that i would try this with thin yarn😭

[@haleyarredondo7187]

About what size does this blanket turn out to be?

[@mohraghoshom5312]

Nice this i my first time doing this thank you so much you helped me so much

[@UmYeahBD]

Thank you so much for this video 🥹

[@hi_7622]

Loving this blanket!

[@mcpeplayzgamer1189]

How do you make it bigger when you stick with 33 chains? Bc some how my blanket looks smaller. Or will it expand as you keep doing it?

[@brianmaytum8519]

Love this! Your also hilarious 😆 so fun to watch. Loved being taught and entertaining 👌 👏 ❤

[@norinehashimura755]

Beautiful 😂😢😅😊

[@MymelodyI]

Omg tysm gor this!i know how to chrochet lready so all i need is the hook thing and the yarn!

[@Lunar.Puppets]

Man I was missing one thing the crochet hook but I will use this once I get one

[@cheryllosier7205]

Love this❤

[@ruthkoller2811]

I just brought 3 skeins of this at Michael's. They were 11.99 (CDN) a skein. I hope it will be enough to make a dog blanket.

[@aleechaadams2691]

Nice....very nice. Never used that yarn look fun I'm going to try.🥰

[@oytautscher2481]

I’m planting to make this blanket as a wedding gift. However, they want bamboo cotton yarn. Do you have any suggestions as whereI can purchase this type of yarn? I’m having trouble finding this type of yarn.

[@kqwerty]

I prefer to hand crochet over using needles, for one it helps with people who suffer with arthritis such as I

[@Jupitermoon9]

Great video thank you! I sorta got lost at the beginning of second row. You specified 3 loops over but didn’t specify if that was just for the beginning of the row or every time? So got lost there. But I hope I figure it out.

[@joce440]

I’m am lost there to what did you do?

[@lotusblossom560]

That is just for the beginning row. When you get to the end of each succeeding row, you will chain 2 and turn your work. Then double crochet in first stitch (the stitch the chain 2 came out of). Continue doing double crochets to the end of the row, chain 2 turn your work and repeat.

[@julianne2875]

I’m

[@sherryshaffer9592]

how big did your blanket end up? My niece wants a full size chunky blanket. I bought 12 of this Bernat Blanket Big Yarn.

[@jessicasnow6378]

How many chains should we start with if we want it bigger than 5x3?

[@cadytalley6508]

Her: I'm using a 25 mm hook Me: my biggest hook is 11.50 mm😃

[@YarnStash]

Lol

[@connieclarke924]

Fuse yarn ends together with a lighter, there's a plastic string in the yarn which makes this possible.

[@wandamateo1752]

Thank you for sharing!

[@lindareese4579]

Thank you so very much!!

[@derekstamey]

It turned into a bowl💀

[@bryn1063]

This is a very scary foreshadowing for me. 😦

[@Lsullyvan]

Thanks, this is awesome.

[@riah_7419]

After 3 hours and a bucket full of tears I’ve gotten…. Around 2:20 minutes in!! Woo hoo

[@trinabostic763]

Really like how easy it is to follow along with you. But just wondering what on the measurements for this blanket

[@amberrequena9335]

We are watching your video for my elective I teach, and we are so confused by a couple of things. The biggest thing is are huge gaps in the stitches and it gets very short and starts to curl if we only do every 3rd stitch. Can you help troubleshoot this?

[@evilkirachan]

I'm an amateur so take this for what it's worth. Double crochets are nice but a half double crochet is more compact and just as nice. if ur worried about gaps I find this this helps. For the curling maybe steam blocking the piece will help with that. Like I said I'm an amateur but I find this helps

[@genniegidney]

You don’t skip that many stitches. You do the chain 33, then double crochet in the third chain from hook, to create the first stitch. Then you double crochet once in every chain to the end. So you should have 30 stitches. Then you chain 2, turn your work, and double crochet one in each stitch across, having 30 double crochet. Repeat chain 2, turn, and dc in each stitch. If the holes are still very large then it’s probably tension being too loose. If it’s curling it’s likely too tight of tension. Or you don’t have the right size yarn and hook. It’s practice and time that makes you more skilled. The first projects won’t be perfect. And that’s ok just be patient and work through it. You only skip the first 3 chains on the first chain row, because you need the slack for your stitches.

[@vanessasnodgrass9489]

@@evilkirachan p

[@karendobruk5966]

@@genniegidney I slways end up with 32 or 31 stitches. I cannot figure out why? I always do 33 chains and start in the 3 chain. Do you not count the chain 2 as a stitch?

[@genniegidney]

@@karendobruk5966 it depends on the pattern. If you count the chain as a stitch and your stitch count matches the pattern then you count the chain 3 as the first stitch. But don’t miss it when you do the next row. Sometimes I don’t count the chain as a stitch sometimes I do. If your count is off, then you must be counting the first stitch as a dc. In this case, you could do a chain of 32 and dc in 3rd ch fr hook. It’s just to get your 30 dc.

[@nenemusonda3662]

Just foi D you and I'm trying to learn how to crochet-I found yours uiet easy. Question-I'm struggling to keep the length according to the 33chain,how do I achieve that

[@smileybugs7815]

this tutorial is so helpful! but if i want to make a baby blanket does the chain count have to be divisible by 3 or could i chain however many i want? thank you!

[@YarnStash]

The chain can be whatever size you want, you just want to add 2 extra chains for the turning chain. It's just a basic stitch pattern so there isn't a multiple to worry about 😊 good luck!

[@user-wg9xt3df5j]

Can you help me. I’m trying to make a cardigan how do I add the sleeves?

[@Mo-iy7ye]

Great instructions! What size is the blanket?

[@nannyof05boys]

Send me the size and how many skeins

[@desireapruitt969]

How did you wash the yarn before making this? I love this and will be making one.

[@YarnStash]

I just washed it after I made the blanket- it’s machine washable, but it’s bulky so you’ll want to use the bulky setting on your washer. It washes pretty well though!

[@dema1454]

Perhaps I didn't catch it, and I know you're using a 25mm hook, but what size was the yarn here?

[@linds1718]

Thank you! One question. Why “knot” (pun intended) just tie the new yarn the the end of the first and continue on. Why crochet with the new piece unattached and tie it together from behind later?

[@jenniferhart2951]

I made a chunky blanket - my first project-with your instructions. It was really easy but I dropped stitches every

[@jenniferhart2951]

Row it looks tapered. Any suggestions?

[@WandysSweets]

Love it.. how many skeins did you use please

[@Hazel.Holmes]

How big did it end up

[@YarnStash]

The finished size ended up being approximately 43″ wide and 63″ long.

[@bbark2011]

For some reason, every time I keep retrying to do this, the stitches are easy, but my edges end up wider and wider, never straight / even

[@juliekeefe8347]

Can you attach a link on how to change colors?

[@bella-rj7lj]

timestamps for me :) 1:36 3:06 5:10 7:38

[@Liz-rb1em]

Am I able to do this with a size 15 hook? It’s the biggest I have rn 😭

[@pcrsktakr]

I just finished this! One question I encountered was how long the 33 count chain at the beginning should be? I was wondering if the chain is the width or the length. This is my first crochet project in 20+ years and I have always crocheted too tight. To be on the safe side, I purchased 8 skeins of Bernat Blanket Big yarn. Anyhow, I purchased the pattern from Etsy hoping to find out how long the chain should be and if I was working width wise or length wise. The pattern didn't say, so I still have this question. It didn't seem like the blanket was getting long enough. When I finished with the 8th skein of yarn, the blanket measured 50" x 46". I purchased more yarn and ended using 3 more skeins, so a total of 11! The final size is 50" x 63". I love how easy this pattern is. Seriously, this was so super quick to make! I would still like to know if the chain and rows are supposed to be the width or lenghth. Thank you for sharing this!

[@YarnStash]

Hello! The chain would be the width of the blanket, or at least that’s how I did it. So the chain would end up being approx. 46” long or so. The great thing about this pattern is you can adjust it and make it as big as you want! It sounds like you’re turned out great!! 😊😊