10 Super Chunky Knitting Patterns You'll Love!
Published on 19 September 2024 By Merion 3 min readWe love the speed of knitting a super chunky pattern, so we've gathered up ten of the best to show you - super chunky yarn is a hero for texture, colourwork and speed, and we know how much you love it! From blankets to beanies, there are super chunky patterns for all kinds of garments and accessories, and super chunky yarns at price points to suit them.
1. The Sam Brioche Cardigan by MillaMia
We love this gorgeously cosy yet sophisticated cardigan pattern from MillaMia. It's great for adventurous knitters who fancy a challenge. MillaMia Naturally Soft Super Chunky is the softest super chunky yarn we've ever seen, and it comes in some beautiful shades - this is a great cardigan to grab and go, and a very satisfying knit!
2. Everyday Surrealist Sweater by Paintbox Yarns
We love the bold colour palette used for this sweater by Paintbox Yarns. Using the instarsia method to create the waves of colour, this is a great intro to colourwork for advanced beginners. This cool sweater is knitted in Paintbox Yarns Wool Blend Super Chunky, a wool and acrylix mix at a great price point!
3. Over the Rainbow Beanie by Nomadic Roots Knits
This gorgeous rainbow beanie makes a great last-minute gift as it knits up so quickly! It features the gorgeous Malabrigo Rasta yarn, a 100% merino wool yarn for a touch of luxury. Add a faux fur pompom or make your own for a final flourish!
4. Adna Striped Raglan Jumper by West Yorkshire Spinners
The wonderful raglan jumper features a great combo of delightfully natural shades, perfect for autumn and winter! Worked up in West Yorshire Spinners Re:Treat Superchunky, this jumper is unisex so makes a great project for anyone looking to hone their knitting skills.
5. Irish Moss Stitch Cardigan
This fantastic cardign pattern by Debbie Bliss always gets a lot of love from our knitting community, and it's such fun to knit! Stitched up using the moss stitch for a subtly unique look, you can make this up quickly using the gorgeous tones of Debbie Bliss Super Chunky Merino.
6. Fisherman's Weave Hat by Holli Yeoh
Super chunky yarns make for a fabulous ribbed body to this weave hat, knitted in fisherman's rib. Great for if you want to up your knitting skills this winter, it's a great opprtunity to learn the Fisherman's Rib stitch that can be used for all kinds of projects. Knit it up in the delightful shades of Debbie Bliss Rialto DK, or any DK yarn you fancy.
7. Float Cardigan by Rowan
Rowan Big Wool has been a favourite for knitters since the day it was released, and it comes into its own here in the Float Cardigan, a cardigan that can be worn as normal or almost as a cape - perfect for those chilly days when you just don't want to go out!
8. Woodsy Cowl
The gorgeous tones of Malabrigo Rasta really come into their own in the Woodsy Cowl by Jenise Hope. Pictured here in a delightful dappled blend of greens, you can work this up in any shade you wish to stay sug outdoors!
9. Triple Play Scarf by Lion Brand
Let's be honest, there's nothing more satisfying than a giant, cuddly scarf - or in this case, wrap, throw, blanket, afghan - the point is, that super chunky yarn is perfect for blankets and wraps! This is just one of so many fab patterns for Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick, which comes in over 30 shades!
10. My First Jumper by Vickyknits
If you're new to knitting and you want a super basic knitting pattern for a jumper, here it is! A simple v neck shape, oversized and gorgeously cosy! You'll be delighted to hear that we've got a video to take you allllll the way through this pattern, so you can follow along with Merion and learn how to knit it!
