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.
