So many people tell you to start with a pattern you love or a specific project you need and then find yarn that works with it. I guess those people were never yarn shopping on a sale day or at a fiber festival! Those huge skeins of yarn look just SO SQUISHY and you just end up taking them home. Where to go from there? To our Brilliantly Bulky: 12 Free Crochet Patterns Round Up!

We’ve focused this free crochet pattern round up on patterns that use Bulky weight yarn. With all the projects out there, it can be overwhelming to find something to fit with your stash.

Our favorite Bulky Weight yarns are…

WeCrochet Tuff Puff - 100% Wool (See it in action here)
WeCrochet Wool of the Andes Bulky - 100% Peruvian Highland Wool
BettaKnit Cool Wool - 100% Wool (Check it out here!)
WeCrochet Mighty Stitch - 20% Superwash Wool, 80% Acrylic
Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick - Acrylic/Wool blend dependent on variations (Proof is here, here & here!)(oh, and here)
Lion Brand Color Made Easy: 100% Acrylic
WeCrochet Brava Bulky - 100% Acrylic

One of the advantages of working with a heavier weight yarn is the project MOVES. Blink your eyes and it’s done! It’s amazing how quickly some of these projects will work up for you.

Of course, because of that, there are a lot of free patterns out there for Bulky weight yarn. Who doesn’t love a satisfying and fast make? We really hope we’re able to introduce you to some new to you designers and patterns with this free pattern round up!

Bulky Yarn Free Crochet Patterns

1: There are so many beautiful details to the Windin’ Crochet Vest from Creations by Courtney. And it features one of our bulky besties - Wool of the Andes Bulky from Knit Picks

2: Cool breezes don’t stand a chance against the Wilderness Cape from Dora Does. And just look at those cute sleeves!

3: The classic texture of the Woodland Cape from HanJan Crochet will keep you warm and stylish.

4: I love the fun rows of bobbles on the Black Cherry Beanie from Rich Textures Crochet.

5: Get your accessory roster event-ready with the Easy Crochet Clutch Bag from A Box of Twine.

6: This project shows just how cozy bulky can be! The Hygge Crochet Pocket Shawl from Mason Jar Yarn Designs is like a hug in yarn form.

7: Easy to customize and quick to finish Done In A Day Quick Crochet Blanket from Mama In A Stitch has you covered for gifting and charity making. It features the classic Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick!

8: Do I see a project perfect for gifting? Why yes I do! The Remi Chunky Cowl from Through The Loop Yarn Craft would be welcome by women and men alike. It uses WeCrochet Billow, a bulky yarn with drape (which isn’t too common!).

9: I love how the Savanna Scarf from Banana Moon Studio invites you to really have some fun with your stash by bringing four colors to the party! The project features awesome WeCrochet Wonderfluff yarn.

10: Perfect for in between seasons, the Juno ‘Lite’ Shrug from Stitch & Hustle will keep you cozy without overheating. It features one of our favorite bulky yarns - Mighty Stitch from WeCrochet.

11: There is nothing more classically crochet than the granny square. The Rusty Cottage Granny Square Blanket from Zamiguz helps you make the classic your own - in record time! The yarn is Hue + Me from Lion Brand. (Is it too late to add another favorite to the yarn list?)

12: The turtleneck collar on the Tolorraine Sweater from Coco Crochet Lee looks so cozy! And it uses Color Made Easy yarn from Lion Brand that we mentioned at the beginning of the post.