Quick Crochet Chunky Blanket: Free Rolling Hills Throw Pattern

Looking for a gorgeous, cozy blanket pattern that works up fast? The Rolling Hills blanket is about to be your new favorite. This crochet chunky blanket pattern uses bulky yarn and an easy two-row repeat to create beautiful wave-like stitches and amazing texture.

I don’t know about you, but I love a handmade crochet blanket that I can work on while relaxing, watching my favorite show, and just unwinding. And of course… one that doesn’t take forever to finish!

The Rolling Hills Blanket is a gorgeous, cozy chunky crochet throw with a simple two-row repeat stitch that’s easy to memorize. Its zig-zag, wave, or ripple texture gives it a beautiful, dimensional look, and the stitch is beginner-friendly, making it a perfect quick crochet project for crocheters of all skill levels.

It looks stunning in a solid color or in color blocks. For my blanket, I chose cream, teal, and a variegated yarn in the same tones—they create that lovely valley-and-peak wave effect. The result is soft, warm, and incredibly cozy, and honestly… I’m a little obsessed with it!

Because it uses bulky yarn, this chunky blanket pattern works up super fast—you can whip up a quick crochet blanket in just a few days. And if chunky yarn isn’t your favorite, switch to worsted weight and adjust your stitch and row counts—the Rolling Hills Blanket stays just as gorgeous.

The pattern is written for a lap-afghan size, but it’s so easy to resize to any blanket you want—from a baby blanket to a regular throw, all the way up to a king-size bed blanket.

This quick chunky crochet blanket pattern is beginner-friendly, fast to make, and results in a stunning, cozy blanket that’s perfect for cozy nights, displaying on the couch, or gifting to someone special!

Free Quick Crochet Chunky Blanket Pattern – Start Here

Recommended yarn: 🧶Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick. # 6 super bulky weight yarn. Colors shown:

• Succulent: Yarn A
• Seaglass: Yarn B
• Wheat: Yarn C

Yarn Substitution

• Yarn Bee Super Bulky Yarn
• I Love This Chunky & Bulky Yarn
• Premier Anti-Pilling Everyday Bulky Yarn
• Premier Yarns Basix Chunky Yarn
• Bernat Softee Chunky Yarn

Yardage: About 814 yds for a lap blanket

• Yarn A: 238 yds (3 skeins)
• Yarn B: 318 yds (3 skeins)
• Yarn C: 258 yds (3 skeins)

Crochet hook: (M) 9mm

Abbreviation:

• CH: Chain
• ST: Stitch
• SL ST: Slip stitch
• SC: Single crochet
• HDC: Half double crochet
• DC: Double crochet
• BLO: Back loop only
• SP: Space
• YO: yarn over
• SK: Skip
• Rep: Repeat

Gauge: 4” square = 11 DC and 5 rows (measured on the finished blanket)

Pattern notes

• This pattern is written in US terms.
• Skill level: Intermediate
• The pattern is designed for a lap blanket. For other sizes, see instructions below.

Measurements

Approximately 44″ long and 37″ wide.

Adjusting for Other Sizes or Different Yarn Weights

Refer to the sizing table below. Start with a foundation chain in multiples of 17 + 1 to reach your desired width. Then repeat the pattern rows until you reach the desired length.

Blanket type	Dimensions (inches)
Stroller	30 x 30
Receiving	30 x 36
Toddler	40 x 60
Lap	36 x 45
Throw	48 x 60
Twin Bed	70 x 90
Queen Bed	90 x 90
King Bed	100 x 100

Quick Crochet Chunky Blanket: The Rolling Hills Throw

In this free Christmas crochet blanket pattern, I’ll share all the materials you need and provide step-by-step instructions to make the Winterland Blanket in any size. If you prefer a printable, ad-free PDF, the premium version is available now for purchase in all my shops linked below.

Step 1- Crochet the blanket

With yarn A, CH 137.

Row 1: (RS) SC in 2^nd CH from hook, SC in each CH across, turn. (136)

Row 2: (Yarn A)

• CH3 (counts as a DC), DC BLO in the same ST, 2 DC BLO in the next 2 ST.
• (SK next ST, DC BLO in the next ST) x 5 times.
• SK next ST, 2 DC BLO in each of the next 6 ST.
• Repeat steps 2 and 3 until 4 STS remaining, SK next ST, 2 DC BLO in each of the last 3 STS, turn.

Pro Tip: To keep your edges neat, for the last two double crochets, work one double crochet in the back loop only, then work the final double crochet through both loops of the last stitch.

Row 3: (Yarn A) CH 1, SC BLO in each ST across, SC in top CH3, turn. (136). Note: Remember to sc into the top of the ch-3; it’s easy to miss.

Row 4-5: (Yarn A) Rep Rows 2-3. At the end of Row 5, change to yarn B, cut yarn A

Row 6-7: (Yarn B) Rep Rows 2-3. At the end of Row 7, change to yarn C, cut yarn B

Row 8-11: (Yarn C) Rep Rows 2-3. At the end of Row 11, change to yarn A, cut yarn C

Row 12-13: (Yarn A) Rep Rows 2-3. At the end of Row 13, change to yarn B, cut yarn A

Row 14-15: (Yarn B) Rep Rows 2-3. At the end of Row 15, change to yarn C, cut yarn B

Row 16-19: (Yarn C) Rep Rows 2-3. At the end of Row 19, change to yarn A, cut yarn C

Row 20-51: Rep rows 4-11

Row 52-54: (Yarn A) Rep rows 4-5

Row 55: (RS) (Yarn A) CH 1, SC BLO in each ST across until one ST remaining, 3 HDC in last ST, turn.  Weave in all ends, then crochet the border next.

Step 2- Crochet the border

Working on the wrong side of the blanket:

1. Crochet down the side: *Skip the next row, 2 HDC in the next row*, rep *to* the corner, 3 HDC in the corner.
2. Crochet along the foundation chain: *Skip the next ST, 2 HDC in the next ST, rep *to* to the corner, 3 HDC in the corner.
3. Cochet up the other side: Rep Step A.
4. Crochet along the top edge: Rep Step B. When you reach the corner, join with an SL ST.

Fasten off and weave in all ends. You’re all done!