What is Chenille Yarn? Plus 10+ Easy Chenille Yarn Crochet Patterns
Here's what you can make with chenille yarns!
What is Chenille Yarn? Plus 10+ Easy Chenille Yarn Crochet Patterns
You’ve probably seen crocheters on YouTube and Tiktok using a super chunky yarn and wondered, “what type of yarn is that?”
This is a particularly chunky yarn material called “chenille yarn“. Let’s talk all about it!
What is Chenille Yarn?
Chenille yarn is a fluffy yarn fiber that is well-loved for its soft, plush, and squishy texture. This yarn is super versatile and is used in clothing, upholstery, and even art!
Chenille yarn can be made in a variety of materials such as acrylic, rayon, and cotton. Meaning it can come in tons of different textures and uses.
Chenille Yarn Crochet Patterns
Chenille yarn is often called “plush yarn” in crochet because of how perfect it is for amigurumi! You can create the fluffiest and cutest things with this chunky fiber. It’s also a wonderful material for cozy projects like blankets, throws, and sweaters.
Chenille Yarn Fun Fact
Chenille yarn comes from the French word “chenille“, meaning “caterpillar” because of its caterpillar-like shape!
Materials You Need for Free Chenille Yarn Crochet Patterns!
- Crochet hooks – Make sure to have plenty of crochet hooks on hand! You can find the hook sizes you need listed in the ‘materials’ section of each crochet pattern in this round-up!
Pro tip: Wood and plastic hooks are great for slippery yarns and metal hooks are perfect for “sticky” yarns like acrylic!
- Chenille yarn – Match your chenille yarn’s weight with the chenille yarn crochet pattern you’re using.
- Scissors – A pair of scissors is another important tool that you will use for all of your knitting projects. You’ll need them to cut the yarn when you’re done!
- Yarn/darning needle – You will need a yarn needle or darning needle to sew in the loose ends.
- Stitch markers – You might need stitch markers to keep track of where you are if you’re following a stitch pattern. We recommend “removable” or “locking” style stitch markers for crochet projects. If you don’t have stitch markers, you can use a strand of scrap yarn—preferably in a different color so it’s easy to see.
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What is Chenille Yarn? Plus 10+ Easy Chenille Yarn Crochet Patterns
Get ready for the chunkiest chenille yarn crochet patterns in the world!
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1. Axolotl
By: Fay Lyth
YARN: Super Bulky
SIZE: 3.25” (8.5cm)
These adorable no-sew crochet Axolotl are super cute and easy to make. Using chenille yarn makes them extra squishy and fluffy. Perfect for squeezing!
2. Mini Love Elephant Amigurumi
By: Mariska Vos-Bolman
YARN: Super Bulky
SIZE: Varies
Cute, chunky, and squishable, the Mini Love Elephant Amigurumi pattern is the perfect example of free crochet patterns using chenille yarn.
It’s easy to follow and oh so easy to make. Look at those cute trunks!
3. Fred The Sea Turtle
By: CJ Design
YARN: Super Bulky
SIZE: One size
Looking for free chenille yarn crochet patterns for your next market prep? Fred The Sea Turtle will be a sure hit to the market goers!
This is a super cute and easy chenille yarn crochet pattern that you can quickly whip up and sell for some extra dough.
4. Softie Animal Backpacks
By: Crafty Kitty Crochet
YARN: Super Bulky
SIZE: 10″
These absolutely adorable Softie Animal Backpacks are perfect for kids and kids-at-heart! It’s the perfect size for bringing the essentials. Plus, it works up quickly thanks to the super chunky chenille yarn used — just don’t forget to add a simple fabric lining!
5. Strawberry Milk Box Bag
By: Delilah Crochet
YARN: Bulky
SIZE: 9″ x 5″ (23 cm tall x 13 cm wide)
This Strawberry Milk Box Bag is a total moo-d. If you’re like me and love to add fun, whimsical accessories to OOTDs, then this is a pattern you’ll love making!
6. Hippo Safety Blanket
By: Elisa Sartori
YARN: Super Bulky
SIZE: 21 (Head to Tail) x 20 (Leg to Leg)
Nice and chunky, this lovely Hippo Safety Blanket is one of the cutest gifts you can make for a toddler.
They stay warm and cozy, plus have a cuddly friend to snuggle during naps and bedtime!
7. Chunky Cloud Blanket
By: CJ Design
YARN: Super Bulky
SIZE: Newborn to King Size
Your living room should feel super cozy. The Chunky Cloud Blanket is a snuggly crochet blanket pattern that uses the ever-so squishy chenille yarn.
The simple pattern and bulky fibers makes this a fun and relatively quick crochet project to take on!
8. Andrea’s Blanket
By: Andrea’s Blanket
YARN: Super Bulky
SIZE: Lovey to King Size
Some days can get pretty chilly. A nice, cozy blanket like Andrea’s Blanket pattern is your best friend!
The super bulky chenille yarn will keep you nice and warm while you snuggle up on your sofa.
9. Winter Blossom Blanket
By: CJ Design
YARN: Super Bulky
SIZE: 4 Sizes
Granny square blankets give off the perfect cozy vibes. But they can be a pain to make.
Not this Winter Blossom Blanket! The chunky chenille yarn is so bulky that you’ll be done with this project in no time!
10. Pet Bed
By: Premier Yarns Design Team
YARN: Jumbo
SIZES: One Size
Make the coziest bed your pet has ever laid on! The crochet Pet Bed pattern is made with uber chunky chenille yarn for that extra squish factor that your fur baby will absolutely adore!
11. The Snuggery Dog Bed
By: Premier Yarns Design Team
YARN: Super Bulky
SIZES: One Size
Get your pooch the cushion they deserve! The Snuggery Dog Bed is the perfect pet bed for your fur-ever friend.
It’s made with chunky chenille yarn and tons of love. Download the pattern now!
12. Bubblegum Cat Bed
By: Angela Ader
YARN: Super Bulky
SIZES: 16×16” (41×41 cm)
If you have a cat, you know that they demand the best of the best. So it only makes sense that their beds match their standards.
The Bubblegum Cat Bed is cute, cozy, and has the perfect amount of bumpy details that cats will LOVE playing with!
Enjoy the cutest and coziest free crochet patterns using chenille yarn!
What do you think about these free crochet patterns using chenille yarn? Fun, right! The sky is the limit when it comes to this super fun and super bulky yarn fiber. I like to use chenille yarn for my amigurumi and am yet to try it out on wearables.
The patterns that caught my eye from this round up are the Chunky Cloud Blanket and the Strawberry Milk Box Bag.
Which ones did you love? Share your thoughts in the comments section below!
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