This crochet afghan pattern was inspired by the arm knitting video that has been doing the rounds on the internet. I wanted to recreate the knit look without the hassle of finger crocheting. So I used chunky yarn and a jumbo hook to design this knit-look crochet afghan. You can find a video at the end of the blog post.
I was able to work this pattern up in less than 6 hours. The result was a warm and squishy blanket in which you would want to curl up all day long. Every second row of the pattern is worked into slip stitches to give that knit effect.
Do you slip stitch tight? I know most people do. So I have provided a video that will tell you how to slip stitch loosely. The tip isn’t rocket science but something people tend to overlook. So if it looks silly to you, I apologize in advance but hey, it works :).
So without further ado, let us get to the pattern.
Chunky Knit-Look Crochet Afghan Pattern
Materials
1. Chunky Size 6 yarn. I used Lion Brand Wool-Ease in color Fisherman and Big Twist Natural Blend in colors Aged Brass and Light Gray.
2. Hook Q – 15.75mm. It is a jumbo hook.
3. An I (5.5mm) hook to weave in any yarn ends
Gauge
10 single crochet sts = 7 inches
Finished Size
35 inches X 27 inches.
You can add more to the width of the blanket by adding more stripes.
If you want to add to the length, you will have to add to more chains to your foundation chain. Any number of chains will work as there are no pattern repeats.
Yardage
Each Stripe took me 1 skein of chunky yarn (98 yards each) with a little left over to make tassels. If you plan to make it wider you will add one skein for each stripe.
I had 5 stripes and used 5 skeins of 98 yards each. Each stripe will add 5 inches to the width.
Stitch Abbreviations
The pattern is written in US terms.
ch-chain
st-stitch
sc-single crochet
sl st– slip stitch
Afghan Crochet Pattern
Row 1: With cream color yarn ch 51, 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and each st across to end, turn.—–50 sc
Note: Make the slip stitches of each row loosely or you will find it hard to work the following row. To make it loose, pull up the loop on your hook before working the slip st. You can see the video at the end of the blog post.
Row 2: Ch 1 ( counts as a sl st), 1 sl st in the next st and each st across to end, turn.——-50 sl sts
Note: The next row is worked into the sl stitches that will be stuck behind your work. Lift the sl st with your fingers and then stick your hook into it. This will make it easier to work into them.
Row 3: Ch 1( not counted as a sc), 1 sc in same st as ch 1, 1 sc in each sl st cross to end. The last sl st won’t be visible, so make sure you don’t miss it. ——50 sc
Repeat Rows 2 and 3 until you have 6 sc rows, change colors while completing the last sc st of the row. To join the new color, pull the new color yarn through when you have 2 loops on your hook.
You can see a video on changing colors here.
Repeat Rows 2 and 3 until you have 6 sc rows for each stripe and then switch to the next color.
Making the Jumbo Tassels

1. Take a piece of cardboard 3 1/4 inch long and wrap the chunky yarn around it 12 times. Pull a 14-inch strand of yarn through the winding and knot twice at the top.

3. Take another 12-inch strand and make a knot a little below the top knot.

4. Trim the excess from the strand you just tied but leave the top 2 strands for attaching to the afghan.
I added one tassel at each color change. You can add more if you want. I added tassels in all the colors of the stripes. You can choose to make it in one single color if you want.
Attaching the Tassels to the Blanket
Use the two tails left on top to tie the tassel onto the blanket. Pull the remaining tails through the tassel using a smaller hook. Trim to make them blend with the rest of the tassel.
Finishing
Use the smaller hook to weave in any tails left.
You might also like my Sun Room Afghan found here.
This chunky crochet afghan was featured on Allfreecorchetafghans.com.
Carrie
Sunday 29th of December 2019
I just found several of your pieces on Pinterest. I love how you explain everything in your videos. Thank you for sharing!
Katherine
Wednesday 27th of November 2019
How much yarn did you need for this project?
Shehnaaz
Wednesday 27th of November 2019
I have given that under yardage. Each stripe takes 1 skein of 98 yards each. For a blanket that was 35 inches wide and 27 inches long, it took me 5 skeins of 98 yards each. Each additional skein will add about 5 inches to your blanket.
Nirvana
Tuesday 15th of October 2019
I would like the pattern for the Fire Place Afghan
Ruth
Thursday 27th of December 2018
Thank you! Beautiful Pattern!
Becky
Thursday 20th of December 2018
Why do you offer free patterns then make it impossible to print them. There is no way to print this pattern and still be able to read it.
Crochet_Dreamz
Thursday 20th of December 2018
Hi Becky, there is a link included to purchase an Ad-free PDF version for $1.99. It is right under the pictures of the finished blanket.