Easiest Method to Knit a Chunky Blanket at Home

Not only is this easy, but it should also only cost you less than $20 to make, in less than an hour! It's a wonderful project to do on a weekend, with a friend or family member. I love making things with this thick chenille yarn. The options are endless!

For Sizing and Options:
- 30 x 50 (3 skeins of yarn) - 16 stitches
- 40 x 60 (4-5 skeins of yarn) - 20 stitches
- 50 x 60 (5-6 skeins of yarn) - 24 stitches
- 50 x 80 (7-8 skeins of yarn) - 24 stitches
The stitch size is about 2.5 inches. If this varies, or if you tighten the stitches on your first chain, then the width will be slightly different than the measurements here. If the measurement isn't to your liking after you do the first chain, then remove the chain (undo the stitches) and begin again to create the correct width.

If you have any questions, please ask as I'd love to help!

Need a Larger Blanket?

Here is a calculation you can use to determine approximately how many skeins you may need (for a medium-tight knit blanket). You can replace the 50 x 60 with whatever measurements you have:

A blanket 50x60: 50x60=3000 divide by 350 = 8.57 - 9 skeins.

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[brandieb]

This is the most well explained, well shot yarn tutorial I have ever seen! Thank you so much for the visual explanation 💜 I'm going to make this soon

[shoshanahwoodward-peters]

You make this look so easy and your video is wonderful! Can't wait to try this ! ❤

[TammyColbert-bmhm]

Thank you so much for this detailed, very informative video. I just hand knitted my very first blanket from following your instructions and it came out beautifully!! It looks soooo professional. I can’t thank you enough. 💗

[claudiaglows]

Loved this! Thank you! I used to be so crafty but have gotten away from it. You inspired me to make something again, and this blanket looks so comfortable, that might just be what I will make
Love how creative you are 💕

[isaackent]

That's pretty darn neat! Looks easy, anyone should be able to do it. I guess in theory one could line that blanket for extra warmth. I'm jealous of the blanket, I wish your heartbeat could be my lullaby, that everyday could end in the warmth of your loving embrace, but the blanket gets that privilege, oh to be the blanket haha :)

[thejaxkatparrott]

I love this DIY project! Thank you! Would you send me the tutorial on reinforcing the knots and weaving the tails into the blanket?

[sonicaudio]

you never cease to amaze me . beautiful work loved your beautiful cross bracelets too

[fiordalizavalerio]

If your going to make once of these, I recommend Yarn Bee. They have comfy yarn.

[Samiaqadri]

Thank you for this! I made it and turned out lovely!!

[ginanord]

Well, I finally did it!!! I made a blanket watching your tutorial! I bought the exact same yarn from Walmart- mine was $6.84 a skein. I bought 9 skeins total- 3 maroon, 3 pink, and 3 cream and made a huge block colored blanket of all 3 colors that fits my queen size bed perfectly. It was really easy and I did it all in one evening (just a few hours). Thank you for the great idea, I plan on making more of these. The chenille yarn is SO SOFT! Your tutorial was super easy to follow, and for being a complete novice at doing anything crafty, I gotta say, it turned out really well. Even my husband is impressed with me!

Thank you!

By the way, what is your first name?

[perempuanbukanobjek]

The blanket is so beautiful. Thank you, your tutorial is easy to understand. I will try this!

[mari]

You are so handy!! And your blankets look so pretty and cozy, love those colors too 🧡
I’m not at all handy :/ but this might be something, what even I could do, with your good advice...
Thank you 🧡😘

[jenniferaldridge]

You can burn the ends together, light one end and press your other end to it and it fuses them

[marajoya]

This is perfect. Im going to make a small blanket for my classroom ❤

[meganspringman]

I get mine from Hobby Lobby.. how do you wash/dry the one you have on. They are heavy anyway but to wash and spread out! I’d appreciate the tip because I love your loved one.

[lt]

I didn’t know one could make stuff like that without knitting needles. How interesting. I like the colors you picked. Chenille is so soft. Does it shed on my clothes since I wear a lot of black? I could see my 3 cats attacking/playing with the yarn while it’s being made. 😆. I assume you put your cats away for that construction. 😉. I have a grey tabby like yours.
I love your hair like that. Looks so pretty on you.
Oh also...Do you know if the blankets wash well? Cold, gentle cycle and air dry maybe ? Thanks for sharing the video and take care.

[Melody-tlvw]

You need more likes! So happy I came across this video :))

[Headingtowardhealing]

I have vegan yarn to do this, I'm so excited!!!!

[floffie]

Do u hav to wash the blanket and how do u because I made one recently

[mallorygarrick]

Hey love your tutorial on this. But how do we know when to end the blanket.