45 Best Yarns For Hand Crochet Chunky Blankets
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From favorites like Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick and Quick to the array of Bernat yarn choices.
What Is Hand Crocheting?
Hand crochet, also known as finger crochet, is a technique of crocheting using just your hands and fingers, without any crochet hooks or tools.
Instead of manipulating a crochet hook to create stitches, you use your fingers to work the yarn directly.
Similarly, you can also knit without using knitting needles, just your arms.
What Is The Best Yarn Weight For A Hand Crochet Blanket?
When crocheting a blanket by hand without using a crochet hook, it is best to use bulky, super bulky yarn or jumbo.
These yarn weights are thicker and require fewer loops to cover a given area, which makes the process more manageable and faster when using your hands and fingers.
Learn about yarn weights here – Yarn Weight Guide {+ Conversion Chart}.
Bulky (5), super bulky (6), and jumbo (7) yarns create larger stitches, and as a result, the blanket will work up more quickly.
This is especially important when hand crocheting, as using a finer yarn weight would require significant time and effort due to the smaller stitches.
Additionally, bulky and super bulky yarns are softer and more comfortable, making them ideal for creating cozy and warm blankets.
Remember that the best yarn weight depends on your preference and the look you want for your hand-crocheted blanket.
If you prefer lightweight yarns and are comfortable with smaller stitches, you could use a worsted weight yarn (4) or DK (3) yarn.
However, thick yarn is the most practical and enjoyable choice when hand-crocheting a blanket for most people.
Yarn Weights
Learn more about the different yarn weight categories here.
What Materials Do You Need To Hand Crochet A Blanket?
To hand-crochet a blanket, you’ll need the following materials:
- Yarn: Choose the yarn you want to use for your blanket.
- Scissors: You’ll need a pair of scissors to cut the yarn when starting and finishing your project and for any yarn changes or weaving in ends.
- Tapestry Needle: A tapestry needle, also known as a yarn needle, helps weave in the yarn ends when you finish the blanket. It is a large, blunt needle that makes it easier to work with yarn.
- Measuring Tape or Ruler: Depending on the size of the blanket you want to create, you may need a measuring tape or ruler to keep track of the length and width as you progress.
That’s it!
Hand crocheting a blanket is a simple and enjoyable process, and you don’t need any specialized tools other than the yarn, scissors, and a tapestry needle.
It’s a great craft to explore if you enjoy working with your hands and want to create a cozy, handmade blanket without crochet hooks.
How Many Skeins Of Chunky Yarn Do You Need To Hand Crochet A Blanket?
The number of skeins of chunky yarn you will need to hand-crochet a blanket depends on several factors:
- Desired Blanket Size: The size of the blanket you want to create will be the most significant factor in determining the number of skeins of yarn needed. Larger blankets will require more yarn, while smaller ones will need less.
- Yarn Weight and Yardage: The weight and yardage of the chunky yarn you choose will also impact the number of skeins needed. Skeins come in different sizes, typically 100 to 200 yards or more. Check the label on the yarn to see how many yards are in each skein.
- Crochet Tension: Your crochet tension or gauge can influence yarn usage. If you crochet tightly, you might use more yarn than someone who crochets loosely using the same pattern and yarn.
- Stitch Pattern: Your stitch pattern will also affect how much yarn you use. Some stitches use more yarn than others due to their structure and texture.
- Border or Edging: To add a border or edging to your blanket, you must account for additional yarn.
To estimate the number of skeins you need, you can follow these general guidelines:
- Step 1: Determine the blanket dimensions you want (length and width in inches or centimeters).
- Step 2: Check the label on the chunky yarn you want for the blanket and find the yardage per skein (e.g., 120 yards). Learn how to read a yarn label here – How To Read A Yarn Label (Step By Step)
- Step 3: Calculate the total yardage required for your blanket by multiplying the length and width dimensions from Step 1. For example, if your desired blanket size is 40 inches x 60 inches, the total yardage needed would be 40 x 60 = 2400 square inches.
- Step 4: Divide the total yardage needed (from Step 3) by the yardage per skein (Step 2) to get the approximate number of skeins needed. For example, if each skein has 120 yards, then 2400/120 = 20 skeins (rounded up).
It’s always a good idea to buy more yarn than you think you’ll need to account for any differences in gauge or tension and ensure you have enough for the project.
The Best Yarns For Hand Crochet Blankets
From Chunky yarn to medium-weight yarn, you will find all types of yarn in this list below that is perfect for making crochet blankets.
Bernat Baby Blanket Yarn
A perfectly practical, machine-washable chenille-style yarn that makes huggable blankets, cardies, and more.
Caron Chunky Cakes Yarn
This self-striping yarn comes in a cheerful range of color combinations that will make a statement jumper you’ll wear with a smile on your face.
Paintbox Yarns Simply Chunky
This acrylic yarn is available in a beautiful array of colors, giving you plenty of options for your blanket project.
It's soft and works quickly, making it an excellent choice for hand crocheting.
Patons Alpaca Blend
This bulky yarn blends acrylic and alpaca, offering a soft and warm blanket option.
It has a gentle halo that adds a touch of luxury to your finished project.
Premier Yarns Mega Tweed
Mega tweed is a bulky weight yarn with subtle tweed flecks that add character to your blanket.
It's a blend of acrylic and wool, offering softness and warmth.
Red Heart Hygge Yarn
Hygge is an incredibly soft and drapey size 5 bulky weight yarn made with a basic acrylic yarn twisted with a short fur end.
Sirdar Snuggly Snowflake Chunky
If you're looking for a plush and fluffy texture, this bulky chenille-style yarn is perfect.
It's incredibly soft and suitable for blankets meant to be cuddled.
Paintbox Yarns Chenille
Paintbox Yarns chenille is a fabulous bulky yarn that works up super fast, plus it’s available in a gorgeous range of signature Paintbox Yarns shades.
Stylecraft Special Chunky
Stylecraft Special chunky yarn is an acrylic soft yarn that's durable and ideal for all of your blanket projects.
Lion Brand Hue & Me
In collaboration with Two of Wands, LBxTOW Hue & Me is an affordable but sophisticated yarn perfect for all your projects.
A mix of natural fibers and man-made ones will create a beautiful and durable fabric. It's one of my favorite yarns.
James C. Brett Chunky with Merino
Brilliant value and so soft on the needles, James C Brett Chunky with Merino is a dream on the needles! It's machine washable, which makes it perfect for any chunky blanket.
Malabrigo Mecha
One single strand of pure merino superwash wool is twisted to create Malabrigo Mecha yarn, a bulky weight yarn that knits up on US 10 (6 mm) - US 11 (8 mm) needles.
This high-quality yarn is going to become a staple in your yarn stash.
Paintbox Yarns 100% Wool Chunky Superwash
The 100% wool chunky superwash yarn is perfect for cozy cold-weather accessories as it can be machine-washed on a wool cycle.
Valley Yarns Superwash Bulky
This warm and soft bulky-weight yarn will create home decor projects, garments, and accessories quickly, whether you knit or crochet.
Cascade 128 Superwash
Made from pure merino wool, 128 Superwash is available in an incredible range of glorious colors.
It’s perfect for any pattern that requires bulky-weight yarn.
King Cole Chunky Tweed
We love tweed, and King Cole has given us a new bulky yarn in the classic tweed style in a rich palette with multicolored dots.
King Cole Big Value Chunky
King Cole Big Value Chunky yarn is the type you need for your winter projects.
Hayfield Bonus Chunky
A quality premium acrylic, Hayfield Bonus Chunky is available in a range of deep, natural-looking colors.
Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick
This yarn is a super bulky blend of acrylic and wool, offering warmth and softness.
It comes in various colors and is a favorite for making cozy blankets.
Bernat Blanket Yarn
Bernat blanket is a super bulky chenille-style yarn that is incredibly soft and fluffy.
It is available in various beautiful colors and is perfect for creating plush and snuggly blankets.
Premier Yarns Couture Jazz
Couture Jazz is a super bulky yarn made of acrylic with a unique tubular construction.
It is soft and lightweight, making it easy to work with when hand crocheting.
Lion Brand Hometown USA
Hometown USA is a super bulky acrylic yarn that comes in a wide range of colors, making it easy to find the perfect shade for your blanket.
Cascade Yarns Magnum
Magnum is a super bulky 100% Peruvian Highland wool yarn.
It is soft and in many solid colors, making it perfect for warm and cozy blankets.
Paintbox Yarns Simply Super Chunky
An affordable super chunky yarn for all your fast-finish projects!
It's the softest yarn you will ever use and is always a good choice for a blanket pattern.
Malabrigo Rasta
Malabrigo Rasta is a super chunky, slightly felted 100% merino wool with a touchable feel and plenty of texture.
MillaMia Naturally Soft Super Chunky
Sink into softness with beautiful MillaMia Naturally Soft Super Chunky 100% merino wool yarn in 18 colors.
Paintbox Yarns Wool Mix Super Chunky
Knit all your fast-finish projects in Paintbox Yarns Wool Mix Super Chunky in all 60 colors of the Paintbox palette!
The 50% wool, 50% acrylic blend is warm and washable.
Wool and the Gang Crazy Sexy Wool
Crazy Sexy Wool is a chunky 100% Peruvian wool yarn that will be great for any project, especially blankets!
And it’s available in so many different colors.
Malabrigo Noventa
Noventa is 100% Superwash Merino wool and comes with our particular singly ply twist.
This provides the yarn with a slightly irregular texture, which, along with a hand-dyed technique, produces a very complete product.
Hayfield Bonus Super Chunky
This great value, excellent quality super bulky yarn is available in a sophisticated range of shades featuring berries, blues, and neutrals.
The yarn's reassuringly thick, balanced weight makes it ideal for working on large projects such as blankets, throws, and other home textiles.
Lion Brand Go For Faux
This super bulky faux fur yarn is perfect for crocheting luxuriously soft and fluffy blankets.
It is 100% polyester and machine washable, lay flat to dry. Available in natural and fun colors.
Stylecraft Special XL Super Chunky
Stylecraft Special XL Super Chunky is a yarn you’ll love working with.
Made from 100% premium acrylic, it’s a super bulky weight yarn perfect for quick-and-easy knitting or crochet projects like blanket scarves.
Plus, it's available in many shades.
King Cole Timeless Super Chunky
Big and buoyant – King Cole Yarns’ timeless super chunky yarn will knit or crochet in no time.
This super bulky-weight yarn is machine-washable, made of 90% acrylic and 10% alpaca fibers.
Bernat Softee Chunky
Bernat Softee Chunky is the yarn for quick projects and excellent stitch definition.
It's an excellent yarn for Afghans, a robust, 3-ply acrylic yarn that's easy to care for, long-wearing, and super-soft.
Rowan Big Wool
Rowan's big wool knitting yarn's super-bulky weight makes it an easy knit and crochet with fantastic stitch definition and cabling effects.
Made from 100% wool, it's soft, warm, and available in a wide range of solid colors.
Lion Brand Yarn Wanna Make a Blankie Yarn
This giant chenille cake weighs 800 grams and packs in 437 yards. That’s enough to make a 42” x 42” knitted blankie!
And at a CYC 6 (super bulky) weight, you’ll be snuggling up in no time.
The 100% polyester fiber content makes this yarn all-ages friendly and machine washable and dryable.
Lion Brand Yarn Vel-Luxe Yarn
Whip up quick projects like Afghans and pillows, or get creative with crafts and home décor.
This is an ideal arm-knitting yarn.
Casaphoria Chunky Yarn
The giant yarn is made of soft and comfortable cotton material with no ball, lint, or elasticity; it is a high-quality DIY woven merino material you can always have.
Lion Brand Yarn I Like Big Yarn
Projects are made up in super speed using this jumbo 100% acrylic yarn. Ideal for all of your oversized projects.
Ice Yarns Tube Cotton Jumbo
Jumbo yarn that's perfect for finger crocheting.
Plus, this cotton yarn is an excellent choice for hand crocheting beginners.
Make pet beds, blankets, and pillows.
Lion Brand Collection Go For Faux Yooge Yarn
This yarn is so big it doesn't require anything but your hands to get crafting!
Arm knit or finger crochet the biggest, softest throws and Hygge-esque accent pieces.
AR Workshop Chunky Knit Yarn
The trend continues with AR Workshop, a jumbo chenille yarn that can be crocheted or knit without any tools except your arms!
Lion Brand Re-Spun Roving Jumbo Yarn
This sustainable yarn is spun from recycled plastics, which helps keep bottles and other waste out of our oceans and landfills!
The soft feel makes it perfect for everything from garments and accessories to home décor.
Re-Spun is 100% recycled polyester that stitches up into easy-care projects you can machine wash and dry.
Lion Brand Collection Yooge Yarn
This yarn is so big it doesn’t need a hook or needle, just your crafty arms and hands.
One hank finger crochets an adorable on-trend basket, or arm knits a super quick rug.
