A new chunky crochet blanket pattern, the Timber Touch Blanket, is now a free crochet pattern here on the blog. Read all about the blanket design or scroll down for the beginner friendly chunky crochet blanket free pattern.
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Looking for a cozy, beginner-friendly crochet project? This free chunky-weight yarn blanket pattern is just the thing! With ten sizes to choose from, you can make the perfect blanket for anyone—from a cute baby blanket to a big, snuggly throw. The texture is super cozy and modern, with no holes to worry about getting tiny fingers or toes stuck in. It’s a timeless design that looks great anywhere, whether you’re curling up on the couch or adding a touch of style to a room.
The best part? This pattern is as simple as it gets, thanks to a super easy two-row repeat for both the body and the border. The ribbed border gives it a nice, finished look without adding extra hassle. It’s perfect for beginners or anyone who just wants a relaxing project. So grab your yarn and hook, and get ready to make a blanket that’s as fun to crochet as it is to use!
Timber Touch Crochet Blanket Pattern Construction
The body of the blanket is worked flat in rows back and forth. The border is then worked in the round around the blanket. You’ll turn your work after each round to form the beautiful ribbed stitch.
Timber Touch Crochet Blanket Pattern
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Before You Start Your Timber Touch Chunky Crochet Blanket Free Pattern
Materials
- 8 mm / US L – 11 hook
- Chunky weight yarn: Swish Bulky (100% fine superwash merino, 100g/3.5oz, 137m/150yd):
- 4 (7, 10, 9, 12, 15, 30, 51, 55, 62) skeins in Squirrel Heather (MC)
- 3 (4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 7, 9, 9, 9) skeins in Nutmeg Heather (CC)
You can easily substitute with any worsted weight yarn you want. Tapestry needle to weave in the ends.
Gauge
The gauge for this pattern is 12.5 st by 7 rows in central panel stitch for a 10 cm by 10 cm square (4” by 4”).
Size
The blanket crochet pattern is available in 10 sizes, noted as baby (receiving, toddler, crib small, crib regular, throw, twin, double, queen, king) throughout the pattern. Pictures illustrate the receiving size.
The table below shows the different sizes.
The pattern is written for the following sizes:
| Blanket sizes | Inches | Centimeters | ||||
| Width | Length | Width | Length | |||
| Stroller / Baby | 30 | 35 | 76 | 89 | ||
| Receiving | 40 | 40 | 102 | 102 | ||
| Toddler | 42 | 52 | 107 | 132 | ||
| Crib – Small | 36 | 54 | 91.5 | 137 | ||
| Crib – Regular | 45 | 60 | 144 | 152 | ||
| Throw | 52 | 60 | 132 | 152 | ||
| Twin | 66 | 90 | 168 | 229 | ||
| Double | 90 | 108 | 229 | 274 | ||
| Queen | 96 | 108 | 244 | 274 | ||
| King | 108 | 108 | 274 | 274 | ||
You can easily adapt the size to your desired project size: add/remove a multiple of 3 to the starting chain and add/remove a repeat. Make sure to adjust your yarn requirements accordingly.
Abbreviations
This pattern uses US notations.
- st = stitch
- ch = chain
- sc = single crochet
- hdc = half double crochet
- dc = double crochet
- sl st = slip stitch
Notes
Work instructions between [] the indicated number of times or until the end of the row/round. Instructions between () are worked in the same stitch/space.
The final number of stitches is indicated at the end of the row/round between < >.
The turning ch 1, ch 2 don’t count as stitches throughout the pattern except if mentioned.
The pattern is written in crochet shorthand. For example:
- “dc 1” means to double crochet in the next stitch,
- “dc 2” means to double crochet in each of the next 2 stitches,
- and “2 dc” means to double crochet twice in the next st.
Construction
The body of the blanket is worked flat in rows back and forth. The border is then worked in the round around the blanket. You’ll turn your work after each round to form the beautiful ribbed stitch.
The Actual Timber Touch Chunky Crochet Blanket Free Pattern
With your 8 mm / US L – 11 hook, ch 71 (105, 111, 93, 119, 141, 185, 263, 281, 321) + 1
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, [ch 1, skip 1, sc] across, turn.
Row 2: Ch 2, hdc, [2 hdc in ch-1 space, skip sc] until last st ch-1 space, hdc 2 in ch-1 space, hdc in last sc.
Row 3: Ch 1, sc, sc in between first and 2nd hdc of the previous row, [ch 1, skip 2, sc in between the next 2 hdc] until last 2 st, ch 1, skip 2, sc in last st.
Repeat Row 2 and 3 until you reach 71 (84, 114, 119, 134, 134, 211, 256, 256, 256) cm / 28 (33, 44.5, 46.75, 52.75, 52.75, 83, 100.75, 100.75, 100.75)”.
Border
To finish off your blanket, cut off and bind off the MC yarn.
Join the CC yarn approximately in the middle of one side.
Round 1: [Hdc until corner, 3hdc in corner (mark middle st as the corner st)] around, hdc until end of round, join with a sl st in ch, turn.
Note: Work 1 st in each st and 1 st per row
Round 2: Ch 1, [sl st in 3rd loop until marked st, 3 sl st in 3rd loop of marked st] around, sl st in 3rd loop until end of round, join with a sl st in ch, turn.
Round 3: Ch 1, [hdc in front loop only until marked st, 3 hdc in marked st] around, hdc until end of round, join with a sl st in ch, turn.
Repeat Row 2 and 3 until you reach 9 cm / 3.75” wide finishing on a row 3.
Bind off and weave in the ends.
Blocking
You’re done with the crocheting part, make sure to weave in all the ends.
To make your crochet blanket even prettier and help straighten your edges and open up the waffle sections block your project. Don’t skip this step as it can make a huge difference. Read my detailed tutorial on why block, how-to, and all my tips and tricks if you need help.
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