✨ The Homebody Blanket — Super Bulky, Beginner Friendly Crochet Throw (Free Pattern!)

Tiffany
4 days ago
5 min read

Updated: 3 days ago

By Tiffany Hansen

If you’ve been wanting a cozy, super–satisfying project you can finish fast, The Homebody Blanket is going to be your new favorite. It’s soft, squishy, super bulky, and perfect for beginners or anyone who needs a last-second handmade gift.

Below you’ll find why this is such a great project for all skill levels, the materials I used, the full written pattern, and both video tutorials.

Why Beginners Will Love This Blanket

This project checks every box if you're just starting out:

Super bulky yarn = huge stitches. You can actually see what you're doing, which takes a lot of the stress out of learning.
Repetitive, soothing stitch pattern. Once you get the rhythm, it becomes an easy, meditative project.
Works up FAST. No weeks of crocheting here — you get a big, cozy blanket without feeling overwhelmed.
Perfect for practicing tension. The chunkier yarn naturally evens things out and gives that soft, uniform look.
No shaping. Just straight rows, which makes this blanket a confidence-booster for beginners.

Why This Is the PERFECT Last-Second Gift

If you need a handmade gift tomorrow, this blanket saves the day:

Super bulky yarn + large hook = quick finish.
Luxurious texture with minimal effort. It looks advanced, but it’s totally beginner friendly.
Customizable. Change the size or color and it feels completely personalized.
Home décor friendly. It’s one of those timeless throws people actually want to display.
Budget conscious. Chunky yarn blankets feel high-end without the high price tag.

Whether it's for a birthday, holiday, housewarming, or a “just because” gift… this one hits every time.

Right-Handed Video Tutorial

Left-Handed Video Tutorial

Materials Used -

Here’s what you’ll need to make The Homebody Blanket:

Super Bulky (6) yarn — 660 yds | 603 m | 31.5 oz | 900 g
- Bernat Blanket Yarn (3 skeins)
- Color: Red Rust
- WPI: 5
Hook size: M/13 - 9.00mm
Tapestry needle
Scissors

Abbreviations:

ch | Chain

st(s) | Stitch(es)

sc | Single Crochet

sk | Skip as in skip a stitch

sp | Space

slst | Slip Stitch

The Homebody Blanket Pattern

Ch 61

Row 1: sc in the second ch from hook and in each ch across. (Total 60 sts)

Row 2: ch 1, turn, sc in the first st, ch 1, sk the next st, sc in the following st.

Repeat, *ch 1, sk 1, sc in the next. Across the row. Ending Row 2 with one sc in the last 2 sts.

Row 3: ch 1, turn, sc in the first st, ch 1, sk the next st, sc around the ch-1 sp.

Repeat, *ch 1, sk 1, sc around the next ch-1 sp. Ending Row 3 by making one sc in the ch-1,

and one sc in the last st of row. (Total 31 sc, 29 ch-1's)

Rows 4 - 72: Repeat Row 3

Do not cut yarn after finishing Row 72. We will continue on to the border.

Border

Rnd 1: ch 1, turn, sc in the first st and in each st and around each ch-1 across the row. (Total 60 sts)

Corner 1: In the last st of the top or corner make 3 sc.

The first sc = last st for this side.

The second sc = the turning st for a smooth transition to the next side of blanket

The third sc = the first st along the next side

Working side of blanket: make one sc in the side of each row. Insert your crochet hook on the other

side of the first st of the row to make st.

(You should have a total of 72 sts along this side because we made 72 rows.

Don't forget to count the third st of corner 1 and the first st of corner 2 in

your 72 count.)

Corner 2: In the last row or Row 1 of blanket make 3 sc and rotate your blanket so you are now

looking at the bottom (foundation) of blanket.

Working along bottom of blanket: We do not want to work into the foundation ch. It will result in a

funny / disconnected look. We want to actually work our sts

between the sc sts of row 1. Inserting your crochet hook between

each st to make your sc. Make sure to count your sts along this side

to make sure you are staying on track. (Total of 60 sts)

Corner 3: In the last st make 3 sc and rotate blanket so you are now looking at the 4th side.

Repeat working this side the exact same way you worked the other side.

Corner 4: Once you reach the last row you will notice there is already a stitch in this sp. That would

be the very first sc we made for Rnd 1 of the border. Make 2 more sc in this sp and then

slst into the top of the first sc to close the round.

Rnd 2: ch 1, sc in each st to the first corner.

Find the 3 sc of the corner from Rnd 1.

Make one sc in the first st,
3 sc in the second/middle st,
and 1 sc in the third st

Continue making one sc in each st and repeating each corner 3 sts all the way around.

Rnd 2 Corner 4: In the 4th corner, find the last 2 sc sts.

Make one sc in the first st,

Make 3 sc in the second st.

Slst into the top of the first sc to close round.

**Each round will be worked identically except corner 4 will be different for each round.

Rnd 3: Repeat what you did in Rnd 2.

Corner 4: Find the 3 sc corner.

One sc in the first st,

3 sc in the second st,

One sc in the third st,

Then slst into the first sc to close round.

Rnd 4: Repeat what you did in Rnd 3.

Corner 4: Find the 3 sc corner.

One sc in the first st,

3 sc in the second st,

One sc in the third st,

Make one sc in the next st,

Then slst into the first sc to close round.

Rnd 5: Repeat what you did in Rnd 4.

Corner 4: Find the 3 sc corner.

One sc in the first st,

3 sc in the second st,

One sc in the third st,

Make one sc in the next 2 st,

Then slst into the first sc to close round.

Cut a long enough tail to weave in your ends. Tie off your work.

Weave in your end from the border AND from the very beginning of the blanket.

Project Complete!

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