If you’ve ever wanted to whip a soft, big and lovely baby blanket, the chunky velvet crochet blanket pattern is PERFECT for you!
I love making baby blankets for friends who have just had a baby. I came up with this pattern to decrease the time it took me to make a blanket and I have loved the result every single time.
If you purchase the PDF, you will not only find 2 baby blanket size options, but you will find throw size all the way to king size!
The chunky velvet blanket features an easy HDC (half double crochet) stitch and works up so fast!
If you’re needing a fast project to make as a gift or if you’re looking for a simple item to make and sell, the chunky velvet blanket is the perfect pattern for you!
Chunky Velvet Blanket Pattern Notes:
If you’re using the velvet yarn, you will want to make sure that you are crocheting with a tighter tension. This will help to alleviate any loose loops or uneven stitches.
Multiple sizes are available in this pattern pdf so please read through the sizes to determine which size you would like to make!
Skill level: beginner
Hook Size: (k)6.75mm(my favorite hooks)
Yarn: bernat velvet yarn(get some here)
***please not that if you’re using the Lion brand velvet yarn, the yarn weight is slightly smaller and will likely yield a smaller sized blanket than what you might have been thinking.
Tapestry Needles
Scissors
Abbreviations:
HDC – half double crochet
ST – stitch
BL – back loop
Sizes are placed below along with the stitch gauge.
GAUGE:
2rows = 1” squared
3sts = 1” squared
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Chunky Velvet Crochet Blanket Pattern:
Need more help? Check out the video tutorial I created just for you!
Baby blanket (30”x36”)
***appr. 2 skeins of yarn
Ch 90
R1 – in the 2nd ch from the hook HDC in the BL. Continue all the way across with 1 HDC in the BL of each stitch. CH 2. Turn.
R2 – (ch 2 counts as HDC)HDC into the back loop of each stitch all the way across. CH 2. Turn.
R3 – 72: repeat row 2.
Tie off, weave in your ends
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I make baby quilts, preemie hats and baby hats for our local hospital. This will be greatly appreciated. Thanks for sharing.
That’s so awesome!!!
Thanks for stopping by 🙂
I need help knowing how much yarn to buy for a 36×36 baby blanket for super bulky yarn. Can anyone help.
Depending on how tight you crochet you would need 2-3 balls of the larger bernat blanket yarn. Thanks for stopping by!
how much yarn needed?
I used 3 skeins for this one but typically I use 4. If you have a thicker yarn you can usually get away with less! 🙂
What were the measurements once completed?
Yes, the measurements for this blanket are appr. 30im long and 24.5in wide.
I hope that helps!
If I choose to do an adult size blanket with this pattern, should I be ok as long as I start with any even number in my chain?
Hi Laura!
Yes, just chain an even number for the length you desire and you should be good to go!
Thanks for stopping by!
the pattern for the baby blanket could do double duty as a scarf. Of course, not as wide but the stitch is versatile. Thanks for sharing!
that is very true! thanks for the idea!
I want make a throw blanket for my couch, but with the chain do you work on the width or length. Would it’s be the width because of the type of pattern?
Yes, your chain count is the total width of your project! However, if you wanted the ridges to go in a different direction, you could make it with your chain count being the length of your project and then you continue to add yarn until you reach your desired width.
I’m a bit confused when you say go through the back loop. Am I reading too much into it? Ha Or is it just like normal going back into one of your chain loops?
No worries! When you’re looking at the top of your stitch you will see a “v”. The back loop would be farthest away from you. So instead of inserting your hook underneath both loops or the “v”. You would insert your hook into the back loop only. Does that make more sense? I hope I didn’t confuse you even more LOL!
I love this blanket and would love to try to crochet. Is this a good project for a beginner? I would like to make one for our bed that would be about twice as big as this one but I’m unsure how much yarn I would need (a lot!). You said you used 3 skiens on tgis blanket, how many yards per skien were they? Thank you!
Hello, Gina!
This is a GREAT project for a beginner! Depending on your bed’s size you could easily use up to 12 skeins. Now, Bernat comes in the jumbo skeins now. You can usually find them at your local craft store. For a queen bed I would guesstimate approximately 12-18 skeins depending on how tightly you crochet. If you have any other questions or issues please let me know!
I love your blanket. I’m making one myself but every time I come to the end of the row I get confused.. How many stitches do I need before I turn for the next row and with which one do I start. The last stitch from the prior row? My edge looks horrible .pls help.
I’m a beginniner. What does the 35 mean with row 3. Row 3 confuses me even though it sounds so simple. Am I only doing SC but just going through back loop since it’s chunky? Thanks.
What is a Q hook???
Can I ude the same this pattern but with a double crochet or will that mess up the look??
Sure! you’re stitches between the “ridges” will just be a bit taller.
superb blog! I appreciate your creative ideas and unique blanket pattern. I liked your different kinds of thought about chunky crochet baby blanket pattern. thank you so much for such a nice blog.
What Bernat yarn did you use? Blanket or something bigger?
I used the largest ball of Bernat Blanket. But you could use their new velvet yarn too and it would be just as beautiful!
I am a beginner to crocheting. Do you think you could do a tutorial on it or maybe some pictures for the entire blanket? Please and thank you❤️
Kelley
Do you happen to have a little video of your technique used? I’m newer to crocheting but would love to make this blanket.
Thanks!
Hi Jeanette, We currently do not have a video for this pattern, however here is a link for a video from Fiber Flux showing this technique… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VdOgClt8rj4
how many yards are in each of the skeins, I was thinking of making a throw and I have 400 yards of 6 weight and I’m not sure if that is enough
I have two baby showers in the next six weeks and wanted something special. This is perfect! I love the feel of the Bernat baby blanket yarn and it works up beautifully with this pattern. Thanks for sharing!
Hi – I’m sorry if I missed it, but what color yarn is this! Love it and want to make it for my son.
How about using regular yarn & a smaller hook? How much yarn & size of hook? Thanks
Hi I’ve just started this blanket and I seem to have a really tight first row is there any way to avoid this please.