If you love quick, cozy project, that has a modern look this easy chunky rib knit throw pattern is the perfect choice. It knits up fast, look stunning and is super satisfying to make!
I love sharing knitting patterns for blankets and throws that are easy to make, and relaxing to knit. If you’re new to working with thick yarn, start with this how to knit a chunky blanket with needles tutorial first.
What You will need:
- This huge knitting needle
- 12 skeins of any No 6 Super Bulky Yarn
Here I have used 4 different colors of the Lion Brand Hometown USA yarn. The colors I used are Honolulu Pink, Atlanta Apricot, Dallas Grey, and Houston Cream.
TIP: While buying yarn online I try to search for the larger packs instead of single skeins.
Easy chunky rib knit throw pattern tutorial
This easy chunky rib knit throw pattern is knit entirely in a basic ribbing pattern of K2 P2. If you are new to knitting, you can learn to knit easily at home!
Now even though I am using a circular knitting needle, I am not knitting in the round. A regular straight pointed needle would not be able to hold all the 40 stitches.
Easy chunky rib knit throw pattern
Finished blanket measures about 48 by 58 inches in size
The entire project is knit with 3 strands of yarn held together as one to create the bulky stitches
- Cast on 40 stitches on the circular needle.
- Row 1: *K2, P2* repeat till end of row.
- Repeat Row 1 till desired length (my blanket measures about 58 inches)
- Create uneven stripes by changing yarn color when desired.
- Bind off loosely maintaining the ribbing pattern and tuck in stray yarn ends.
- For an optional finishing, make some tassels from yarn leftover and add to the corners.
NOTES:
- For a wider blanket: Increase the number of stitches you cast on. Just make sure that your total number of stitches is a multiple of 4 to maintain the ribbing pattern.
- However, I would not recommend making this easy chunky rib knit throw pattern larger- as it is quite heavy as it is. I would recommend this 4 strand knit blanket pattern, which is knit on straight needles and made by joining smaller blocks together.
- The stripe pattern for this blanket was completely random. I just changed the colors as and when I felt it was time. But you can use a Random Stripe Generator to create an uneven stripe pattern for you.
- Variation: To make this into a single colored blanket my rough estimate would be that you’ll need only 9 skeins of yarn. If anyone does make a single colored blanket from this blanket I would love to hear and see your results too!
- This easy chunky rib knit throw pattern is quite chunky. It keeps you really warm, but it is a bit heavy- it’s definitely not a lightweight blanket. It is almost as heavy as a weighted blanket.
- Have leftover yarn? You can also try a knit blanket with leftover yarn pattern to create a colorful variation using the same chunky technique.
Conclusion: Easy chunky rib knit throw pattern
This easy chunky rib knit throw pattern blanket ended up being a unique, one of a kind, colorful blanket that makes me smile on cold grey rainy days. Also, this blanket is a bit stretchy thanks to the ribbing and oh so very soft to snuggle under.
You could follow this same pattern but swap the double ribbing for a garter stitch blanket pattern for a different look.
I hope you enjoy this easy chunky rib knit throw pattern and please share it with your friends.
So pretty!
Love the rainbow colours blanket
I love it..I love your blankies
Beautiful I will make it
Thank you for this pattern! It will be fun to make. I would love to see a stash-buster blanket pattern. I have lots of stash to be busted, and would love some inspiration!
This is a beautiful blanket Smitha. I have a question though… How do you know what size needle to use when you are doubling or tripling the yarn?
Trial and error. I try two or three needle sizes and create a swatch and then use the one I like best.
I would like to make this but need it to be much wider (twin size). Approx how many stitches to cast on?
That would depend totally on your gauge/tension. I would recommend you make a swatch of 4 by 4 inches and then calculate the number of stitches needed…
Love this pattern tks so much
love this pattern thanks
You’re welcome Mary!
Just finished! Using this for a Christmas gift. I am thinking I’m going to add some tassels to give it a little extra length and hide some of my ends. Once I broke down and got the circular needles it took me two nights of working.
Thanks a bunch.
Yay! Glad you found the pattern useful! And that needle is a great buy! I’ve started another blanket with it. I’m hoping to spend the holidays with my knitting in hand
How many rows of grey, white, apricot, and pink did you use? You start with grey — how many grey rows before you switch colors, for instance? This is one of the most beautiful and unique throws I’ve ever seen! I love it!
This project is next on my knit list! How did you weave in the ends when you changed colors or finished the blanket? Is there anything you would do differently than in a 1-strand knit to keep the ends from unraveling?
I weave my ends in at the end, when all my knitting is done. It’s messy and I’m not sure I do a good job. I’m still looking for better ideas/options
How many of each colour yarn would you need to purchase?.. I know it says 9-12 if you do all one colour ?
Sorry Sue just saw your comment. I would say you need 9 skeins.
Do you have more bulky patterns for sixe 50 needles and bulky yarn or using 3 strands of yarn ?
I have this pattern too that uses 4 strands of yarn https://www.smilingcolors.com/2015/07/easy-chunky-knit-blanket-pattern-4-strands-of-yarn/
Sorry my email was wrong its kathyb1@bresnan.net hope you get this
Kathy Banket
Hi Kathy! I also have a 4 strand yarn blanket here https://www.smilingcolors.com/2015/07/easy-chunky-knit-blanket-pattern-4-strands-of-yarn/ I’ve also started another blanket with the 50 size needles. Just need to find time to finish it up!
Hi 🙂 the blanket is beautiful. I couldn’t find if you used 5 or 6 weight with the 2 strands. Would you mind clarifying please? Thank you
Hi Melissa, The Hometown USA yarn details are 6-Super Bulky: Bulky, Roving Yarn; Solids: 5-Ounce (140 g), 81 yd (74 m); Hope this helps!
Thank you 🙂
You are welcome!!!
how many skeins wound I need for multi color , bulky yarn 100g/130yds for three strands knitting
What exactly do you mean by multicolor? variegated?
Veragated thank you
You’d probably need more than the single color option I have listed- because variegated yarn balls tend to be a bit smaller
Hi Smitha! Beautiful cozy blanket! How is the Hometown yarn with shedding? I knit a blanket before using my size 50 needles (LOVE THEM) and Bernat Extra Chunky…it shed so bad I didn’t like using the blanket and eventually gave it away 🙁 I want to knit another extra chunky on my needles, but am looking for a better (less “sheddy”) yarn…THANKS!
The hometown usa yarn is nice, it hasnt shed but it is an acrylic yarn so it does wear a bit with time. I also have tried Bernat Blanket yarn recently. The bulky one. That had a soft feel.
This project is next on my knit list! I love your blankets . Can I use a different size needles for this pattern and a different brand of yarn?
Yes! Blankets are so versatile. You can easily change the needle size to match whatever yarn you have. Just adjust the number of stitches to be casted on accordingly.
Thank you so much for sharing! I love how it turned out. 🙂
Love this blanket. Can I use any yarn and any size needles?
Guess where I will be going after I sit empty-handed in the waiting room of car dealership having a block heater installed this morning for 2 hours???? Michaels!..here I come. 😉 😉
Can the new super bulky blanket yarns be used instead of your 3 strand way? Will it give a different appearance?
Just make sure the gauge is close. It will till work.otherwise, but you’d have to increase the starting cast on stitches
I wandered aimlessly around Michaels for over and hour yesterday. They didn’t have the needles and didn’t understand what I had copied from your pattern as to the type yarm I would need to make this sooooooo I bought balls of impeccable medium weight yarn in 5 balls Cameo Green Tweed /190 yards and 4 Deep Forest green/277 yards and have started a hat, to be followed by mitts & scarf for myself ! All yarn is # 4 weight. I will hand write your pattern and go to the “wool shop” and see what my friend is carrying that will give the the results I want from your pattern.
Those really large needles are available on Amazon.com easily. I haven’t seen them in Michaels. If you use impeccable you’d probably need about 7 strands held together I’d think. I used Hometown USA which you can buy on amazon.com or lionbrands website.
Hi SMITHA,
I live in the uk what wool would I use for this blanket I have the needles ,but not sure which,wool to use,
The blanket looks amazing by the way .
Julie, you try using the thickest yarn you can get your hands on. Or try using three or four strands of yarn held together as one
Which cast on and bind off method did you use for this?