TCNJ Lions Chunky Blanket Knitting Pattern

This finger knitting pattern features the TCNJ Lions design, with the bold TCNJ lettering set above the college lion mascot. The letters are worked in bright yellow with a strong blue outline, and below them the lion’s head rises with a full, layered mane built from alternating blue and yellow blocks, its face framed by a steady, confident expression. Set against a clean white background, the whole graph chart reads as a sharp, spirited college crest. Worked in stockinette colorwork, this college knit blanket turns a simple graphghan chart into a chunky throw in true team colors, warm, heavy, and instantly recognizable to anyone who follows The College of New Jersey Lions.

What’s Inside the TCNJ Lions Chunky Blanket Knitting Pattern

Finger knitting with colorwork means working the design row by row, changing colors as you go to build up the pixel-style graphic. The TCNJ Lions Chunky Blanket Knitting Pattern is worked in stockinette stitch, and you can follow the colorwork chart, the row-by-row written instructions, or the color blocks, whichever feels most comfortable for you.

The TCNJ Lions Chunky Blanket Knitting Pattern includes a colorwork graph with gridlines every 10 stitches, divided into sections for easy printing, full row-by-row written instructions, and easy-to-follow color block guidance, all in a printable PDF. Directional arrows on every row show which way to work, so you avoid reading a row in reverse and ending up with a mirrored design. Always read each row from left to right, using the arrow only for knitting direction. Skill level: Intermediate. Simple stitches, but colors change several times within a row. Before you start the TCNJ Lions Chunky Blanket Knitting Pattern, take time to check your gauge, as it directly affects the finished size of your blanket.

Color palette used in this design (3 colors): White, Blue, and Yellow.

Pattern language: English.

Skill level: Intermediate. Simple stitches, but colors change several times within a row.

Depending on the yarn you choose, the finished piece works as a lap blanket, a child’s throw, or a large chunky throw for a sofa or a dorm room. The TCNJ Lions Chunky Blanket Knitting Pattern suits students, alumni, and families who follow the team, and it makes a handmade gift for a graduation, a birthday, or game day.

Recommended yarn options for this graphghan include: Yarn Bee Eternal Bliss (Hobby Lobby), Bernat Blanket Big, Bernat Blanket Extra Thick, BeCozi Chunky Chenille Yarn, Hobbii Blanket Yarn (#7 Jumbo), Yarn Bee Perfectly Plush Yarn (#7 Jumbo), Spirit Yarn Chunky Chenille (#7 Jumbo), as well as similar jumbo chenille yarns from brands like Cozyful, HOMBYS, Mellobello, MARCYNMYA.

Finished Sizes for the TCNJ Lions Chunky Blanket Knitting Pattern

The final size of your blanket will depend on the yarn and needle size, loom, or finger knitting technique you choose, and may vary depending on your knitting tension. Tighter stitches will result in a shorter blanket. Below are approximate sizes for some yarn options.

Chart size: 31 stitches x 70 rows.

Yarn Bee Eternal Bliss Yarn (#7 Jumbo)
Needles: 25 mm (50 US)
Gauge: 10 x 10 cm = 2.5 stitches x 3.5 rows
Size: 125 x 200 cm (50″ x 80″)
Total weight: ~2600 g
White: 1087 g / 5 skeins / 123 m
Blue: 889 g / 4 skeins / 101 m
Yellow: 603 g / 3 skeins / 68 m

Hobbii Blanket Yarn (#7 Jumbo)
Needles: 20 mm (36 US)
Gauge: 10 x 10 cm = 3 stitches x 6 rows
Size: 100 x 120 cm (41″ x 46″)
Total weight: ~1300 g
White: 549 g / 2 skeins / 72 m
Blue: 449 g / 2 skeins / 59 m
Yellow: 305 g / 2 skeins / 40 m

Bee Perfectly Plush Yarn (#7 Jumbo)
Needles: 15 mm (18 US)
Gauge: 10 x 10 cm = 5 stitches x 7 rows
Size: 62 x 100 cm (24″ x 39″)
Total weight: ~760 g
White: 321 g / 2 skeins / 58 m
Blue: 262 g / 1 skein / 48 m
Yellow: 178 g / 1 skein / 32 m

The TCNJ Lions Chunky Blanket Knitting Pattern works up quickly with jumbo yarn, making it a satisfying project for finger knitting, arm knitting, and loom knitting alike. Because jumbo chenille knits up fast, it makes a practical choice as a handmade gift, you can complete a full college knit blanket in a single sitting. The finished chunky throw is extra warm and heavy, and suits anyone who loves colorwork designs and bold team-color blankets.

This knitting tutorial has been carefully designed and written by HitsKnits to guide you step by step with clarity and ease. Each pattern is created manually, without the use of AI (artificial intelligence), ensuring a natural design process, thoughtful construction, and careful attention to every detail.

Pattern language: English.

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