Greyson Chunky Crochet Blanket: Easy Beginner Video Tutorial

The Greyson Blanket by Sierra Fontaine is a super cozy, chunky throw made with plush blanket yarn and a big 10 mm hook. Its textured stitch pattern looks like soft waves of shells, and because the yarn is so thick, the blanket grows surprisingly fast. It is a beginner-friendly project that gives you a store-worthy blanket for a fraction of the price.

Greyson Blanket at a Glance

• Designer: Sierra Fontaine
• Skill level: beginner
• Yarn: super bulky (6) chenille blanket yarn; the large sample used 12 balls of Bernat Blanket
• Hook: 10 mm (N)
• Size: any size; the sample is about 90 x 90 in
• Video length: about 12 minutes

How the Blanket Is Made

1. Beginning chain: make it as long as you want your blanket to be wide. The video shows a size guide on screen.
2. Double crochet base: the first row sets up the pattern.
3. Textured rows: the second row is the pattern repeat that creates the shell texture, and you simply repeat it until the blanket is long enough.
4. Finishing: weave in the ends securely, since plush yarn tends to slip.

Why Chunky Blanket Yarn?

Plush blanket yarn is soft, warm and works up very quickly. It is also very forgiving: the fuzzy texture hides small mistakes, which makes it perfect for a first blanket.

Refill Your Creative Cup

Feeling stuck or out of ideas? Let us bring the spark back to your hook. Our weekly emails deliver patterns, tips, and inspiration to keep your creativity blooming.

😍 Bring Your Crochet Mojo Back – Sign Up Now! Click on the image 👆🏼

Images and patterns courtesy of Sierra Fontaine

Enjoy the Video Tutorial

Source: Sierra Fontaine

Tips for a Cozy Chunky Blanket

• Keep the chain loose so the first row is easy to work into.
• Join new balls carefully with a secure knot or by weaving the tails through several stitches.
• Buy all your yarn at once from the same dye lot.
• Start smaller: a lap blanket or baby blanket takes only a few balls.

More from Sierra Fontaine

Try the two-color diamond blanket, the cabled blanket for beginners or the Carolina crop top.