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.

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,
Modwen Cushion

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

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,


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.