If you’re looking for an easy crochet blanket pattern that is big, squishy, comfy, and incredibly fast to make, this Jumbo Crochet Blanket is for you. Made with jumbo weight yarn and a simple stitch, this blanket is the ultimate cold weather staple. It’s perfect for cuddling up on the couch or looking stylish draped across your bed.
This jumbo crochet blanket is the perfect project for beginners or anyone who needs a quick win. Because the yarn is so thick, you can finish a whole blanket in just a few hours! I love how the ribbed texture turned out, it makes the blanket extra springy and cozy. My husband and I are already fighting over who gets to use it during movie night!
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Tips for Making a Jumbo Crochet Blanket
Working with jumbo yarn is a bit different than standard yarn. Here are my top tips for success:
- Keep your foundation chain loose: Jumbo yarn can be heavy. Keeping a relaxed tension on your foundation chain will help make row 1 much easier.
- Support the weight: This blanket gets big and squishy fast! To keep the weight of the blanket from pulling on your stitches, try working at a table so the surface supports the project as it grows.
- Check your gauge: Because the stitches are so large, being off by even half a stitch can significantly change the amount of yarn you need.
This Project Is Kinda a Workout!
Because we are using a massive 25 mm hookand extra-thick jumbo yarn, this project is a bit of a workout! Unlike standard crochet, this pattern involves movement through your entire upper body, including your arms and shoulders. I found it totally manageable and fun, but if you have existing shoulder or arm issues, please take it slow and listen to your body. I’m not a health professional, so just use your best judgment before diving into this big, squishy project!
Video Help
I made a video tutorial to help walk you through this project! To follow along, click on the play button below.
Skill Level
This project is beginner friendly as it only uses half double crochet stitches. However, if you are truly brand new to crochet, I highly suggest that you get the basics down and have completed at least 1-2 simple projects before trying this one out. The fuzzy yarn mixed with being such an enormous size might be difficult for those just learning. If you’re a determined beginner who’s up for a challenge, go for it!
The tutorial assumes you are comfortable with the following skills:
- Chaining
- Half double crochet
Once you’ve got those skills down pat, I’m confident you can tackle this pattern.
Yarn
- Jumbo #7-weight, 100% polyester yarn
- 256 (448) yds
- 2100 (4200) g
- 232 (406) m
Suggested Yarn
- 8 (14) balls Bernat Blanket Big (Misty Green), Jumbo #7-weight, 100% polyester yarn
- Each ball is 32 yds / 300 g / 29 m
Suggested Hook
- 25 mm hook
- Or size needed to obtain gauge
- 10 mm hook (for weaving in ends only)
Notions + More
- Scissors
- Measuring Tape
Finished Measurements & Sizing
- Sizes – This pattern is written in two sizes: Lap and Throw.
- Finished Measurements
- Lap: About 45″x47″ (114 cm x 119 cm)
- Throw: About 57″x60″ (145 cm x 152 cm)
Gauge
- 2.5 stitches over 1.75 rows = about 4″ (10 cm) in pattern stitch
Abbreviations
- ch chain
- hdc half double crochet
- hdcblo half double crochet back loop only
- st(s) stitch
Notes
Here are important notes about this pattern.
Construction
This pattern is worked flat in a half double crochet ribbing. The chain length determines the length of the blanket and the rows determine the width. This blanket is easily customizable by adjusting the number of your starting foundation chain as well as how many rows you complete. Please note that adjusting stitch and row count will alter the amount of yarn needed to complete the project.
Special Techniques
Half Double Crochet Back Loop Only (hdcblo): To complete a hdcblo, you will complete your half double crochet stitch into the back loop only of the stitch you’re working into. The entire project is made with this technique and is what gives the blanket a beautiful ribbed texture.
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Jumbo Easy Crochet Blanket Pattern Starts Here:
Read complete pattern and NOTES before beginning. (Be sure to check your gauge!)
Loosely ch 33 (42)
Row 1: Starting in 3rd ch from hook, hdc in each st across, turn. 31(40) sts.
Row 2: Ch 2 (does not count as a stitch), hdcblo in each st across, turn. 31(40) sts.
Rows 3-19: Repeat Row 2
LAP ONLY
Cut yarn. Secure. Use smaller hook to help weave in ends.
THROW ONLY
Rows 20-24: Continue in pattern. Cut yarn. Secure. Use smaller hook to help weave in ends.
Enjoy!
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