Chunky yarn for blankets, made from 100% merino wool. This thick, soft jumbo yarn is unspun merino roving, about 4–5 cm (1.6–2 in) thick, and you knit it with your hands, your arms or extra-large needles. Use it for chunky knit blankets, throws, scarves, pet beds and cushions.
One stitch is about 8 cm (3"), 1 kg (2.2 lb) gives about 48 m (52 yd) of yarn, and an 80 × 120 cm (30" × 50") lap blanket needs about 2 kg (4.4 lb). Each product page has a size guide.
Knitters also call it super chunky yarn, super bulky yarn, giant yarn or chunky wool. Merino is soft, breathable and renewable, made for blankets you'll keep for years.
Chunky yarn for blankets and hand knitting
Our chunky knit yarn is made for chunky knit blankets, throws, scarves, pom pom beanies, chunky cardigans and oversized cushions. The thick strand works up fast, so big projects grow quickly. Knit it with your hands, your arms or extra-large needles. It is easy for beginners too: the stitches are big and easy to see.
Soft merino wool chunky yarn
Made from 100% merino wool, this chunky merino wool yarn is soft, breathable and gentle on the skin. It gives warmth without heavy weight, so it suits blankets and wearable pieces alike. With 42 colors, you can match any room or project.
Chunky yarn weights: bulky #5, super bulky #6 and jumbo #7
"Chunky" is not one official size. It usually means bulky #5, super bulky #6 or jumbo #7 in the Craft Yarn Council's standard yarn weight system. Knitters also call the thickest sizes super chunky yarn, jumbo yarn, giant yarn or thick yarn.
| Weight | Needles | Stitches per 10 cm (4 in) | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bulky #5 | 5.5–8 mm (US 9–11) | 12–15 | sweaters, hats, small throws |
| Super bulky #6 | 8–12.75 mm (US 11–17) | 7–11 | arm-knit scarves, throws |
| Jumbo #7 | 12.75 mm+ (US 17+) or your hands | 6 or fewer | chunky blankets, poufs |
Our merino roving is jumbo #7, the thickest size, made for hand and arm knitting. For a chunky blanket knitted by hand, choose super bulky or jumbo.
Best chunky yarn for hand knitting a blanket
For a hand-knitted blanket, jumbo #7 works best: the stitches are big and the blanket grows fast. Merino wool is warm, soft and breathable and holds its shape; it sheds a little at first, then stops. Prefer something velvety that sheds minimally? See our chunky chenille yarn.
Whether you need a single skein or chunky yarn in bulk for a large blanket, every color is sold by weight from ½ lb to 10 lb (0.23–4.5 kg).
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