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.

  • 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,
  • Zohal Baby Blanket

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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,
  • Crochet Velvet Headband Pattern

    Crochet Velvet Headband Pattern

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Brand: Bernat, Yarnspirations,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
    • Hook Size: 5.5 mm (I-9),
    • Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
    • Color: Neutral,
  • Easy Crochet Fuzzy Scrunchie Pattern

    Easy Crochet Fuzzy Scrunchie Pattern

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
    • Yarn Name: Basic Stitch Yarn, Terryspun,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium, Weight 5 – Bulky,
    • Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
    • Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
    • Color: Blue,
  • Free and Easy Crochet Headband Pattern for Winter

    Free and Easy Crochet Headband Pattern for Winter

    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, Single Crochet,
    • Color: Neutral,
  • Chevron Scarf Crochet Pattern

    Chevron Scarf Crochet Pattern

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Brand: Premier Yarns,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
    • Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
    • Stitches: Single Crochet,
    • Color: Neutral,
  • Easy V-Stitch Crochet Blanket Pattern

    Easy V-Stitch Crochet Blanket Pattern

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
    • Yarn Name: Color Made Easy,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
    • Hook Size: 6.5 mm (K-10.5),
    • Stitches: Double Crochet,
    • Color: Blue, Gray,
  • Milo Crochet Market Bag Free Pattern

    Milo Crochet Market Bag Free Pattern

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
    • Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
    • Yarn Name: Rewind,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
    • Hook Size: 6.5 mm (K-10.5),
    • Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
    • Color: Purple,
  • Crochet Plant Holder Pattern: Teacher Gift

    Crochet Plant Holder Pattern: Teacher Gift

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Brand: Bernat,
    • Yarn Name: Maker Home Dec,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
    • Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
    • Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
    • Color: Green,
  • Crochet Clutch Purse Pattern

    Crochet Clutch Purse Pattern

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
    • Yarn Brand: Bernat,
    • Yarn Name: Maker Home Dec,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
    • Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
    • Stitches: Single Crochet,
    • Color: Green,
  • Emily Diagonal Beanie Crochet Hat Pattern

    Emily Diagonal Beanie Crochet Hat Pattern

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
    • Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
    • Yarn Name: Wool-Ease Tonal,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
    • Hook Size: 5.5 mm (I-9),
    • Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
    • Color: Gray,
  • Free & Easy Crochet Headband Pattern

    Free & Easy Crochet Headband Pattern

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
    • Yarn Name: Woolspun,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
    • Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
    • Stitches: Single Crochet,
    • Color: Neutral,
  • Elise Free Crochet Beanie Pattern

    Elise Free Crochet Beanie Pattern

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
    • Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
    • Yarn Name: Wool-Ease Tonal,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
    • Hook Size: 9 mm (M/N-13),
    • Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
    • Color: Gray,
  • Mini Crochet Basket Pattern

    Mini Crochet Basket Pattern

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
    • Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
    • Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
  • Free Knotted Headband Crochet Pattern

    Free Knotted Headband Crochet Pattern

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
    • Yarn Name: Woolspun,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
    • Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
    • Stitches: Half Double Crochet,
    • Color: Gray, Neutral, White, Yellow,
  • Textured Cowl – Crochet Pattern

    Textured Cowl – Crochet Pattern

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
    • Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
    • Yarn Name: Woolspun,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
    • Hook Size: 8 mm (L-11),
    • Color: Purple,
  • Wrapped Crochet Headband Pattern

    Wrapped Crochet Headband Pattern

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
    • Yarn Name: Woolspun,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
    • Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
    • Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
    • Color: Green,
  • Cabled Ear Warmer Crochet Pattern

    Cabled Ear Warmer Crochet Pattern

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
    • Yarn Name: Woolspun,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
    • Hook Size: 6.5 mm (K-10.5),
    • Stitches: Double Crochet,
    • Color: Orange,
  • Fantastic Fall Scarf, a Free Crochet Pattern

    Fantastic Fall Scarf, a Free Crochet Pattern

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 1. Basic,
    • Yarn Brand: Loops and Threads,
    • Yarn Name: Charisma,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
    • Hook Size: 9 mm (M/N-13),
    • Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
    • Color: Neutral,
  • Button Scarf Crochet Pattern

    Button Scarf 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: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
    • Color: Neutral, White,
  • Easy Crochet Cable Stitch Cowl

    Easy Crochet Cable Stitch Cowl

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
    • Yarn Name: Woolspun,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
    • Hook Size: 9 mm (M/N-13),
    • Stitches: Double Crochet,
    • Color: Pink,
  • Cozy and Quick Double Crochet Beanie Pattern

    Cozy and Quick Double Crochet Beanie Pattern

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
    • Yarn Name: Woolspun,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
    • Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
    • Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
    • Color: Blue, Yellow,
  • Crochet Scrap Scarf Pattern

    Crochet Scrap Scarf Pattern

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 1. Basic,
    • Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
    • Yarn Name: Woolspun,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
  • Coffee Cup or Mug Cozy Crochet Pattern

    Coffee Cup or Mug Cozy Crochet Pattern

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
    • Yarn Name: Woolspun,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
    • Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
    • Stitches: Half Double Crochet,
  • Mix it Up Crochet Scarf Pattern

    Mix it Up Crochet Scarf Pattern

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 1. Basic,
    • Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
    • Yarn Name: Woolspun,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
    • Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
    • Stitches: Half Double Crochet,
  • Small Circle Crochet Pattern

    Small Circle Crochet Pattern

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
    • Yarn Name: Woolspun,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
    • Hook Size: 6.5 mm (K-10.5),
    • Stitches: Double Crochet,
  • Dog Crochet Bow Tie Pattern

    Dog Crochet Bow Tie 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: Single Crochet,
    • Color: Yellow,
  • Andi Crochet Infinity Scarf Pattern

    Andi Crochet Infinity Scarf Pattern

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
    • Yarn Name: Woolspun,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
    • Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
    • Stitches: Double Crochet,
    • Color: Gray,
  • Pittsburgh Crochet Throw Blanket

    Pittsburgh Crochet Throw Blanket

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 1. Basic,
    • Yarn Brand: Loops and Threads,
    • Yarn Name: Charisma,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
    • Hook Size: 9 mm (M/N-13),
    • Stitches: Half Double Crochet,
    • Color: Yellow,