Make a Cozy Crochet “Wrapping Hugs” Blanket — Super-Bulky Throw Pattern (Bernat Blanket)
Wrap yourself in yarny comfort with the Crochet Wrapping Hugs Blanket — a soft, super-bulky throw that works up quickly and makes a lovely gift or go-to couch blanket. This pattern uses Bernat Blanket (#6 super-bulky) and combines half-double crochet rows with a decorative bead stitch row for texture and visual interest. Approximate finished size and yarn requirements are provided below so you can plan your project.
Materials:
- Bernat Blanket in Orange Leaf (this is a #6 super bulky yarn; 10.5 oz / 300 g, 220 yds / 201 m per ball)
- Approx. 880 yds (4 balls)
- 9mm crochet hook
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
GAUGE:
4″ x 4″ = 8 hdc x 4 rows (3 hdc rows + 1 bead st row)
MEASUREMENTS:
Approx. 41″ (L) x 51″ (W)
ABBREVIATIONS:
ch – chain
dc – double crochet
hdc – half double crochet
rem – remaining
sk – skip
st/sts – stitch/stitches
yo – yarn over
TERMINOLOGY:
Standard US Crochet Terms
SKILL LEVEL:
Advanced Beginner
SPECIAL STITCH:
Bead Stitch: Dc in the designated st, *yo, insert hook behind the dc post from right to left, yo, pull up a loop*, repeat * to * 1 more time (5 loops on hook), yo, pull through 4 loops (2 loops on hook), yo, pull through rem 2 loops.
NOTES:
Meeting gauge is not essential for this pattern. However, I suggest that you make a swatch to see how you like the drape of the crocheted fabric.
Crochet the beginning chain loosely or go up a hook size for the chain.
Ch 2 at the beginning of the hdc rows DOES NOT count as a stitch.
Ch 3 at the beginning of the bead stitch rows DOES count as a stitch.
Adjust the size of this blanket by chaining any multiple of 3 + 2 and by adding or subtracting rows.
Adding tassels is optional.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Ch 78 + 2 (or any multiple of 3 + 2)
Row 1: Hdc in 2nd ch from hook and in each st across (79), ch 2 (does not count as a stitch), turn.
Row 2: Hdc in the first st and in each st across (79), ch 2, turn.
Row 3: Hdc in the first st and in each st across (79), ch 3 (counts as a stitch), turn.
Row 4: *Bead st in next st, sk 1, dc in next st*, repeat * to * until end of row (27 dc, 26 bead st), ch 2, turn.
Rows 5-6: Repeat Row 2.
Row 7: Repeat Row 3.
Row 8: Repeat Row 4.
Rows 9-55: Repeat rows 5-8 (3 rows of hdc + 1 row of bead st), ending with 3 rows of hdc. Fasten off. Weave in ends.
Optional: Attach one 4″ tassel on each end of the blanket.
CONGRATULATIONS! YOUR BLANKET IS DONE!
TIPS:
- If you prefer a drapier throw, try a slightly larger hook for the body of the blanket and the recommended 9mm only for the starting chain if needed.
- Make a small swatch (8 hdc x 4 rows) to confirm you like the fabric drape before committing to the full blanket.
- To change the width, chain any multiple of 3 + 2; add or subtract sets of 4 rows (3 hdc + 1 bead st) to change the length.