I found the perfect chunky cotton yarn! The chunky weight is perfect for blankets, sweaters, scarves…you name it!
I made this cotton baby blanket for my husband’s nephew and his wife’s new baby, Cade❤️
So easy, so soft, so cushy!
I love this yarn!! This is the first chunky cotton yarn I’ve tried. Why did I wait so long? Normally, I shy away from working with 100% cotton yarn because it’s too stiff. Not this yarn! Crocheting was a pleasure and I’m hooked! (Get it?)
You can wash it in cold water, but they suggest not to tumble dry. So air dry or possibly try air dry on your dryer settings.
If you’re looking for an incredibly soft 100% cotton yarn, this is for you! Cotton is preferred for those with sensitive skin (like me) and for babies and toddlers.
Fair warning, this yarn does shed while you’re working on it. I suggest using a lint roller before using or gifting. A small annoyance, but well worth the quality of the finished product.
If you’re looking for the best deal on this yarn, visit the Premier Yarn website, https://www.premieryarns.com/ I was able to get each 50 yard skein for $3.99. With the 20% off coupon I found online.
Materials needed:
Premier Yarn Chunky 100% Cotton Yarn, white, 10 skeins (500 yards total)
10mm crochet hook
Chain Row:
Chain a multiple of 8 plus 5 more chains at the end to make the blanket as long as you want.
I chained 85 and my blanket is 34” x 34”
Row 1
Slip stitch in the 2nd chain from the hook and in the next 3 stitches.
Half double crochet in the next 4 stitches.
Slip stitch in the next 4 stitches.
Alternate 4 half double crochet and 4 slip stitches across.
End with 4 slip stitches.
Ch 1, turn
Row 2
From now on, all stitches will be made in the back loop only.
Slip stitch back loop only in the first 4 stitches.
Half double crochet back loop only in the next 4 stitches.
Alternate 4 slip stitches back loop only and 4 half double crochet back loop only across.
End with 4 slip stitches back loop only.
Chain 1, turn
Row 3 and 4
Now we switch the pattern.
Begin with 4 half double crochet back loop only.
Then 4 slip stitch back loop only.
Alternate 4 half double crochet and 4 slip stitches across
End with 4 half double crochet.
Chain 1, turn
Row 5 and 6
4 Slip stitch back loop only
4 half double crochet back loop only
Alternate across
End with 4 slip stitch back loop only.
Chain 1, turn
Repeat rows 3-6 until the blanket is as long as you like.
No border is needed as the pattern provides lovely, scalloped edges on 2 sides.
For another fun blanket pattern, try this:
https://i-crochet.com/2025/07/27/crochet-cats-cradle-blanket
-easy-2-row-repeat-i-made-it-for-under-30/
Debi
