Here is an archive of our free crochet patterns using bulky weight yarn. Bulky weight yarn is also known as #5 as well as the yarn types ofchunky,craftandrug. This weight of yarn is usually crocheted using the US hook sizes ofK-10.5toM-13and the metric sizes of 6.5 to 9 mm.
Bulky #5 yarn is perfect for crocheting up ear warmers for winter or thick blankets and hats to keep you warm in the cold winter months.
Free Bulky Crochet Patterns
These free crochet patterns were all created using various yarn types and brands, but all use the Bulky (#5) yarn weight.
Hug Me Bear Children’s Hooded Sweater
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Double Crochet Increase,
- Color: Brown, White,
Kid’s Crochet Crown
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Shell Stitch, Single Crochet,
- Color: Yellow,
Flower Keychain Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 2 – Fine, Weight 5 – Bulky,
- Hook Size: 2.25 mm (B-1), 3.5 mm (E-4),
- Stitches: Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Blue, Pink, White, Yellow,
The Banbury Drape Oversized Crochet Cardigan
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Feels Like Bliss,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet,
Blue Lagoon Hat
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Caron Yarn,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
- Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Puff,
- Color: Blue, White,
Cabled Crochet Cowl
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Paintbox Yarn,
- Yarn Name: Simply Chunky,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
- Hook Size: 10 mm (N/P-15), 9 mm (M/N-13),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Neutral,
Modwen Baby Blanket
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Stylecraft,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
- Hook Size: 9 mm (M/N-13),
- Stitches: Slip Stitch, Tunisian Simple Stitch,
- Color: Blue, Neutral, Pink,
Amigurumi Spider
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Bernat,
- Yarn Name: Blanket Yarn,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
- Hook Size: 9 mm (M/N-13),
- Stitches: Single Crochet,
- Color: Purple,
Woven Lines Chunky Throw
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Caron Yarn,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
- Hook Size: 9 mm (M/N-13),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet,
- Color: Blue, Green,
Radley Tunisian Hat
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10), 6.5 mm (K-10.5),
- Stitches: Tunisian Knit Stitch, Tunisian Purl Stitch,
- Color: Pink, Red,
Cute Alpaca Amigurumi
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 2 – Fine, Weight 5 – Bulky, Weight 6 – Super Bulky,
- Hook Size: 2.25 mm (B-1), 3.5 mm (E-4), 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Brown, Neutral, Pink,
Easy Moss Stitch Crochet Baby Blanket
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Red Heart,
- Yarn Name: Hygge,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
- Hook Size: 6.5 mm (K-10.5),
- Stitches: Moss / Linen,
Honey Peaks Throw
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Paintbox Yarn,
- Yarn Name: Simply Chunky,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
- Hook Size: 7 mm,
- Stitches: Tunisian Purl Stitch, Tunisian Simple Stitch,
- Color: Gray, Yellow,
Chunky Infinity Scarf
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
- Hook Size: 6.5 mm (K-10.5),
- Stitches: Double Crochet,
- Color: Green, Variegated, White,
Rose Frost Throw
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Caron Yarn,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
- Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Bobble, Half Double Crochet,
- Color: Pink,
Dune Infinity Crochet Scarf
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Hue + Me,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
- Hook Size: 9 mm (M/N-13),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Pink, White,
Lilly Blanket
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
- Hook Size: 6.5 mm (K-10.5),
- Stitches: Tunisian Simple Stitch,
- Color: Blue, Neutral,
Striped Crochet Blanket
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Hue + Me,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
- Hook Size: 8 mm (L-11),
- Stitches: Moss / Linen, Single Crochet,
- Color: Brown, Neutral, White,
Mini Crochet Pumpkin Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Hue + Me,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
- Hook Size: 6.5 mm (K-10.5),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet Back Loop, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Red, White,
How to Knit a Garter Stitch for Beginners
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 1. Basic,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
- Knit Needle: 10 mm,
- Knit Stitch: Garter Stitch,
Textured Crochet Half Circle Rug
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
Billow Blanket
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: WeCrochet,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
- Hook Size: 5.5 mm (I-9),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet,
Colorful Feather Stripe Blanket
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Caron Yarn,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
- Hook Size: 6.5 mm (K-10.5),
Crochet Rectangle Basket with Dividers made in Rounds
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Single Crochet,
- Color: Yellow,
Easy Beginner Crochet Coaster Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Bernat,
- Yarn Name: Maker Home Dec,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Neutral, White,
Crochet Spiral Hot Pads
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 1. Basic,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
- Hook Size: 8 mm (L-11),
- Stitches: Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
- Color: White,
Chunky Crochet Coasters
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 1. Basic,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
- Hook Size: 8 mm (L-11),
- Stitches: Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Neutral,
Mini Fluffy Hot Water Bottle Cover
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 1. Basic,
- Yarn Brand: WeCrochet,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
- Hook Size: 8 mm (L-11),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Neutral,
Magic Circle Crochet Tutorial for Beginners
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Bernat,
- Yarn Name: Maker Home Dec,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
Classic Men’s Crochet Scarf
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Hue + Me,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
- Hook Size: 10 mm (N/P-15),
- Stitches: Single Crochet,
- Color: Green,
Classic Ribbed Men’s Crochet Scarf
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Hue + Me,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
- Hook Size: 8 mm (L-11),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Green,
Chunky Stripe Cowl
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 1. Basic,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
- Hook Size: 8 mm (L-11),
- Stitches: Slip Stitch,
Marks In The Snow Throw
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Brand: Stylecraft,
- Yarn Name: Bellissima Chunky Yarn,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Double Crochet,
- Color: Neutral,
Modwen Cushion
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
- Hook Size: 6.5 mm (K-10.5),
- Stitches: Tunisian Simple Stitch,
- Color: Blue, Pink, White,
Mission Bell Wall Hanging
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Hometown USA,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
- Hook Size: 8 mm (L-11),
- Stitches: Single Crochet,
- Color: Neutral,
Zohal Baby Blanket
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Paintbox Yarn,
- Yarn Name: Simply Chunky,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Blue, Neutral, Orange,
Baby Eagle Plush Toy
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Hobby Lobby,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
- Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
- Stitches: Single Crochet,
- Color: Gray,
WUA Simple Crochet Rectangle #5
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Paintbox Yarn,
- Yarn Name: Simply Chunky,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
- Hook Size: 5.5 mm (I-9),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Single Crochet Back Loop,
- Color: Yellow,
WUA Puff Crochet Rectangle Pattern #4
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Paintbox Yarn,
- Yarn Name: Simply Chunky,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
- Hook Size: 5.5 mm (I-9),
- Stitches: Puff, Single Crochet,
- Color: Gray,
Warm Up America Alissa Crochet Rectangle Pattern #3
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Paintbox Yarn,
- Yarn Name: Simply Chunky,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Orange,
Warm Up America Crochet Rectangle #2
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Brand: Paintbox Yarn,
- Yarn Name: Simply Chunky,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
- Hook Size: 5.5 mm (I-9),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet Back Loop,
- Color: Blue,
Warm Up America Textured Crochet Rectangle #1
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Paintbox Yarn,
- Yarn Name: Simply Chunky,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
- Hook Size: 5.5 mm (I-9),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet Back Loop, Half Double Crochet Front Loop,
- Color: Neutral,
Super Alexa Blanket
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Brand: Paintbox Yarn,
- Yarn Name: Simply Chunky,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
- Hook Size: 10 mm (N/P-15),
- Stitches: Double Crochet,
Chunky Crochet Ear Warmer Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Woolspun,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
- Hook Size: 5.5 mm (I-9), 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Herringbone Half Double Crochet,
- Color: Orange,
Ombre Crochet Neck Warmer Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Homespun,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
- Hook Size: 6.5 mm (K-10.5),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Pink,
Williams Puff Cowl Crochet Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Loops and Threads,
- Yarn Name: Charisma,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
- Hook Size: 9 mm (M/N-13),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Puff,
- Color: Blue,
Crochet Twist Headband Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Color Made Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: White,
7 Free Crochet Hat Patterns Using Chunky Yarn
Free Crochet Pattern
- Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky, Weight 6 – Super Bulky,
Common Questions About Weight 5 - Bulky
Here we answer some common questions about Weight 5 - Bulky.
How many strands of worsted weight yarn equal super bulky?
Answer: You can crochet 2 strands of lighter worsted weight yarn together in order to create a super bulky-weight fabric.
What ply is bulky weight yarn?
Answer: Bulky weight yarn is 12 to 16 ply.
What weight is bulky yarn?
Answer: Bulky yarn is considered a #5 weight.
