Hey there, crochet newbies and cozy blanket lovers If you’re looking for your first crochet project, this Big Texture Beginner Blanket is perfect for you. Made with super bulky yarn and just one simple stitch pattern, you’ll have a snuggly throw finished in no time
Why you’ll love this pattern:
✔ Only 2 basic stitches (chain & single crochet)
✔ Works up crazy fast with thick yarn
✔ Perfect for Netflix-and-stitch evenings
✔ Great gift for housewarmings or holidays
Ready to make the coziest blanket ever?
Let’s get started
Materials Needed
- Yarn: Bernat® Blanket Extra Thick Frosting™ in Sienna Sea (or color of choice)
- Amount: 4 balls (288 yds total)
- So thick you’ll see progress instantly
- Hook: Size U.S. 50 (25 mm) – yes, it’s huge
- Extras: Yarn needle, scissors
- Finished Size: 42″ x 51″ (fits perfectly on a couch)
Abbreviations & Notes
Stitch Key:
- Ch: Chain
- Sc: Single crochet
- Sp: Space
- Rep: Repeat
- RS: Right side (front of work)
- WS: Wrong side (back of work)
Pattern Notes:
- Uses the Moss Stitch (alternating sc and ch-1 spaces)
- Keep your stitches loose—this yarn works best when not too tight
- No need to count rows! Just measure as you go
Crochet Pattern Instructions
Step 1: Start Your Blanket
- Make the Foundation Chain:
- Chain 36 (pro tip: make it looser than usual!)
- Set-Up Row (RS):
- Sc in 4th ch from hook (this counts as your first sc + ch-1)
- Ch 1, skip next ch, sc in next ch
- Repeat all the way across (you’ll have 18 sc total)
- Turn your work
Step 2: The Magic Moss Stitch
Every row is the same
- Row 1:
- Ch 2 (*counts as first sc + ch-1*)
- Skip first sc, sc in next ch-1 space
- *Ch 1, skip next sc, sc in next ch-1 space*
- Repeat to end
- Turn
- Keep Going!
- Repeat Row 1 over and over until your blanket measures 51″ long (about the length of your armspan!)
- No need to count rows—just check the measurement occasionally
- Finish:
- After your last WS row, fasten off and weave in ends
Helpful Tips for Beginners
✔ Go slow at first—thick yarn can feel awkward initially
✔ Keep tension loose for that perfect squishy texture
✔ Fold your blanket as you go to check the size
✔ Customize it! Add tassels or switch colors every few rows
