Yarn Weight #5 (Bulky/Chunky/Craft) Crochet Patterns

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 of chunky, craft and rug. This weight of yarn is usually crocheted using the US hook sizes of K-10.5 to M-13 and 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.

  • Wildflower Washcloth 3

    Wildflower Washcloth 3

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
    • Hook Size: 3.5 mm (E-4),
    • Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
    • Color: Neutral, Red,
  • Giant Crochet Fortune Cookie

    Giant Crochet Fortune Cookie

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 1. Basic, 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Brand: Hobbii,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
    • Hook Size: 4.5 mm (7),
    • Stitches: Single Crochet,
    • Color: Brown, Pink, White, Yellow,
  • Bunny Shelf Buddy

    Bunny Shelf Buddy

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 1. Basic,
    • Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
    • Yarn Name: Color Theory,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 2 – Fine, Weight 4 – Medium, Weight 5 – Bulky,
    • Hook Size: 3.5 mm (E-4),
    • Stitches: Single Crochet Back Loop,
    • Color: Brown, Gray, Neutral, Yellow,
  • Timber Touch Crochet Blanket

    Timber Touch Crochet Blanket

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Brand: Knit Picks,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
    • Hook Size: 8 mm (L-11),
    • Color: Gray, White,
  • Crochet Hooded Cowl

    Crochet Hooded Cowl

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
    • Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
    • Yarn Name: Hue + Me,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
    • Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
    • Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Single Crochet Two Together, Slip Stitch, Slip Stitch Back Loop,
    • Color: Blue, Green,
  • Granny Basket

    Granny Basket

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Brand: Hobbii,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
    • Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
    • Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
    • Color: Blue, Green, Red, White,
  • Hop Bunny Hooded Crochet Blanket

    Hop Bunny Hooded Crochet Blanket

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
    • Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
    • Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
    • Color: Brown,
  • Sanger Chunky Hat

    Sanger Chunky Hat

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
    • Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet Back Loop,
    • Color: Blue,
  • The Maple Pumpkin

    The Maple Pumpkin

    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: Bobble, Puff, Slip Stitch,
    • Color: White,
  • Jolie Blanket

    Jolie Blanket

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Brand: Scheepjes,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
    • Hook Size: 5.5 mm (I-9),
    • Color: Gray, Green,
  • Crochet Cloud Purse

    Crochet Cloud Purse

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy, 3. Intermediate,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
    • Hook Size: 5.5 mm (I-9),
    • Stitches: Bobble, Single Crochet,
    • Color: Blue, Yellow,
  • Esme Blanket

    Esme Blanket

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 1. Basic,
    • Yarn Brand: Zeeman,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
    • Hook Size: 6.5 mm (K-10.5),
    • Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet,
    • Color: Neutral, White,
  • Cozy Cottage Blanket

    Cozy Cottage Blanket

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 1. Basic,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
    • Hook Size: 7 mm,
    • Stitches: Double Crochet,
    • Color: Blue, Gray, Green, Pink, Yellow,
  • Windowpane Chunky Cowl

    Windowpane Chunky Cowl

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
    • Yarn Name: Homespun, Wool-Ease Thick and Quick,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky, Weight 6 – Super Bulky,
    • Hook Size: 8 mm (L-11),
    • Stitches: Double Crochet,
    • Color: Green, Neutral,
  • Hug Me Bear Children’s Hooded Sweater

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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,
  • Billow Blanket

    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

    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),
  • Easy Beginner Crochet Coaster Pattern

    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

    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

    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

    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,
  • Classic Men’s Crochet Scarf

    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

    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

    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

    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,


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.