16 Super Chunky Knits for Quick and Easy Gift Ideas

If you’re searching for easy beginner knitting projects that make great presents, then super chunky yarn is your best bet.

Super chunky yarn works up really quickly, making it perfect if you’re in a time crunch. Because of its heavy yarn weight it knits into warm and cozy projects, ideal for the cold weather.

So, whether you’re looking for Christmas knitting ideas or easy knit gifts for friends, these free knitting patterns have something for everyone (including your furry friends!)

Let’s dive into these easy knits that are perfect for gift giving.

1. The Big Hat

This chunky knit beanie pattern comes together in just a few hours thanks to the thickness of the yarn! Topped with a fluffy pom pom and knit in a bright colour, this hat screams Happy Holidays!

Knitting this hat couldn’t be easier with this free beginner pattern and my step-by-step video tutorial:

Materials for the Big Hat:

1 hank of Cascade Magnum or Malabrigo Rasta
16” 10mm circular needles (Amazon)
10mm double pointed needles (Amazon)

2. Seed Stitch Cowl

This seed stitch cowl is knit in the round and uses a mix of the knit and purl stitch to create a cute pebbly texture.

Its seamless construction and squishy feel make it a warm, stylish accessory, ideal for gifting or an easy knit for yourself.

This free pattern includes a step-by-step video tutorial that goes over the pattern, from cast on to cast off:

Materials for the Seed Stitch Cowl:

• Pink cowl: 2 balls of Valley Yarns Superwash Super Bulky in Dusty Rose (Lovecrafts)
• One ball of Debbie Bliss Super Chunky Merino in the color Leaf (Lovecrafts)
• 10mm 16” circular needle (Amazon)

3. Chunky Slippers

These slippers are knit flat in a unique construction and then seamed together to form the slipper. A single crochet is added to the foot opening to create neat edge.

These slippers come in three sizes: child, adult small, adult large

This free pattern comes with a full video tutorial that walks you through the pattern:

Materials for the Slippers:

• 2 (2, 3) balls of Paintbox Yarns Wool Mix Super Chunky (60 yds/100g; 50% wool/50% acrylic) in Vintage Pink
• 1 ball of Paintbox Yarns Wool Mix Super Chunky (60 yds/100g; 50% wool/50% acrylic) in Red Wine
• US 10/ 6mm knitting needles (Amazon)
• 8mm crochet hook (Amazon)
• tapestry needle (Amazon)
• cardboard

4. Bernat Knit Pullover

This raglan sweater features a turtleneck and optional blanket stitch embroidery along the cuffs, hem and turtleneck.

The raglan is knit in the round from the neck. Then the sleeves are worked separately on double pointed needles. Finally, the body is knit in the round.

This sweater comes in 4 sizes with a finished measurement ranging from 38” to 46”

The pattern includes a photo guide, which is very helpful for beginners.

Materials for the Sweater:

6-8 balls of Bernat Soft Chunky (Amazon)
16” 8 mm circular knitting needles (Amazon)
36″ 8 mm circular knitting needles (Amazon)
Set of four 8mm double-pointed knitting needles (Amazon)
stitch holders (Amazon)
tapestry needle (Amazon)

5. Baby Pom Scarf

The Baby Pom Scarf knits up quickly in a beginner-friendly two-row pattern that’s a cinch to memorise. This flexible pattern works for toddlers, preschoolers, tweens, teens and even young-at-heart adults!

Knit with super bulky weight yarn, this scarf makes a quick, weekend knit.

A full tutorial video accompanies this pattern:

Materials for the Scarf:

1 ball Cascade Spuntaneous (similar)
10mm knitting needles (Amazon)
cardboard or pom pom maker (Amazon)
tapestry needle (Amazon)

6. Easy Lace Scarf

Combining super bulky yarn and lace knitting gives you the ultimate quick-knit cheat. When combined, knitting a scarf comes together at a lightning face pace!

With yarn overs and decreases, this scarf comes together in no time at all. It’s a great introduction to lace knitting.

This pattern comes with a step-by-step video tutorial:

Materials for the Scarf:

Cascade Spuntaneous (similar) or Malabrigo Rasta (similar)
12mm knitting needles (Amazon)
Tapestry needle (Amazon)

7. Lion Brand Thick and Quick Throw Blanket

This colourful throw blanket is knit flat in stockinette stitch. A seed stitch border prevents the edges from curling.

The stripes add so much visual interest and keep the project from being boring. A fantastic knitted gift!

Materials for the Throw:

10 balls of Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick in various colors (Amazon)
36” 9mm circular needles or longer (Amazon)

8. Beginner Garter Stitch Scarf

Despite being the easiest pattern ever, this scarf is still incredibly stylish!

Knit in garter stitch (which consists of knitting every stitch and every row), this pattern gives you an opportunity to practice and perfect the knit stitch.

If you’re very new to knitting, then this scarf is for you! Watch the step-by-step video tutorial:

Materials for the Scarf:

4 balls of Debbie Bliss Super Chunky Merino (Lovecrafts)
10mm knitting needles (Amazon)
Tapestry needle (Amazon)

9. Cable Knit Blanket

This chunky cable blanket is unique in that it’s knit with two strands of chunky yarn held together to create a JUMBO yarn.

Because of this, the blanket knits up really quickly!

Stockinette stitch and a garter stitch border make up this pattern, with a simple 6-stitch cable as the star of the show.

Materials for the Blanket:

1706 yds super bulky yarn (held with two strands together)
40” 25mm circular needles or this option (Amazon)

10. Tweed Winter Hat and Cowl

The Tweed Winter Set is a deceptively easy colorwork pattern for a hat and cowl. It looks complicated, but is actually a cinch to knit!

It’s a pattern that any advanced beginner comfortable with knitting and purling can master.

11. Moss Stitch Scarf

This scarf is perfect for chilly winter days when all you want to do is snuggle up in a blanket.

This textured pattern is made up entirely of knits and purls. As long as you’re comfortable knitting and purling, you’ll have an easy time with this scarf!

Materials for the Scarf:

3 hanks of Malabrigo Rasta in Ravelry Red (similar)
10mm knitting needles (Amazon)
Tapestry needle (Amazon)

12. Easy Everyday Sweater

With a flattering crew neck and drop shoulders, this is an oversized relaxed sweater with a forgiving fit.

With 7 sizes and a finished bust measurement ranging from 40.5” to 63”, it’s a great first sweater project for beginners.

This sweater is knit flat and seamed together.

Materials for the Sweater:

9 (10,11,12,13,14,16) balls of Paintbox Yarns Wool Blend Super Chunky
8mm knitting needles (Amazon)
9mm knitting needles (Amazon)
2 stitch holders (Amazon)

13. Mistake Rib Infinity Scarf

This infinity scarf pattern is perfect for beginners since it’s made up entirely of knits and purls.

With just these two stitches, you can knit up a squishy, textured scarf using the mistake rib stitch. This is one of my favourite stitches because, despite looking complicated, it’s such an easy knit!

This scarf is knit flat and then seamed at the ends.

A full video tutorial walks you through how to knit the scarf:

Materials for the Infinity Scarf:

200 yds super bulky yarn: Malabrigo Rasta or Cascade Spuntaneous (similar)
10mm knitting needles (Amazon)
Tapestry needle (Amazon)

14. City Stripes Dog Sweater

This adorable dog sweater is knit in garter stitch using simple decreases and an intuitive stripe pattern.

It’s knit flat in two pieces and seamed together.

The sweater comes in 4 sizes with a finished chest measurement ranging from 18” to 30”.

Materials for the Dog Sweater:

3-6 balls of Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick in various colors (Amazon)
9mm knitting needles (Amazon)
Tapestry needle (Amazon)

15. Crossover Cowl

This cowl is so cosy and textured, it’s just asking to be snuggled into! A two-row pattern repeat makes this a total breeze to knit!

Best of all, this cowl is totally customisable, so you can make it as wide as you like.

A full video tutorial accompanies this free pattern, care of yours truly.

Materials for the Crossover Cowl:

West Yorkshire Spinners Re:Treat Superchunky in color Fulfil (Lovecrafts)
10mm 16″ circular needle (Lovecrafts)

16.) Floor Pouf

This adorable floor pouf is knit flat and in the round using a combination of stockinette stitch and garter stitch. A rolled comforter is used as the filling for this pouf.