Eeyore Chunky Blanket Knitting Pattern

Eeyore Chunky Blanket Knitting Pattern, Finger Knitting Graphghan PDF

This Eeyore chunky blanket knitting pattern features the much-loved donkey from Winnie the Pooh with his signature blue face, pink ears, black tuft of hair, and gentle expression. Set against a cheerful yellow background, this character blanket creates a playful yet nostalgic design that stands out beautifully in jumbo chenille yarn. The pixel-style graphic is worked as colorwork, making it suitable for finger knitting, needle knitting, arm knitting, or loom knitting. The finished blanket combines the softness of plush yarn with a recognizable storybook character that appeals to children and adults alike.

Finger knitting with colorwork means working the design row by row, changing colors as you go to build up the pixel-style graphic. The 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 printable PDF includes a large colorwork graph with a 10×10 counting grid, row-by-row written instructions, and easy-to-follow color blocks. Directional arrows are included to help track your progress, and all rows are read from left to right. A gauge guide is also included to help achieve the intended blanket size. This design uses several color changes and small detail sections, making it suitable for knitters who are comfortable following colorwork charts.

Color palette used in this design (7 colors): Yellow, Blue, Powder, Lilac, Black, White, and Gray.

Pattern language: English.

Skill level: Intermediate. The design includes multiple color changes and detailed facial features that require careful attention to the chart.

Depending on your yarn choice, the finished blanket can work well as a baby blanket, stroller blanket, lap blanket, or decorative throw. Eeyore fans, Winnie the Pooh collectors, and anyone who enjoys character-themed home décor will appreciate this handmade project. It also makes a thoughtful handmade gift for birthdays, baby showers, and nursery decorating.

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), as well as similar jumbo chenille yarns from brands like Cozyful, HOMBYS, Mellobello, MARCYNMYA.

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 60 rows.

Hobbii Honey Bunny Big (#7 Jumbo)
Needles: 10 mm (15 US)
Gauge: 10 x 10 cm = 6 stitches x 10 rows
Size: 50 x 60 cm (20″ x 24″)
Total weight: ~350-400 g

Yarn Bee Perfectly Plush Yarn (#7 Jumbo)
Needles: 15 mm (18 US)
Gauge: 10 x 10 cm = 5 stitches x 7 rows
Size: 60 x 86 cm (24″ x 34″)
Total weight: ~550-650 g

Hobbii Blanket Yarn (#7 Jumbo)
Needles: 20 mm (36 US)
Gauge: 10 x 10 cm = 3 stitches x 6 rows
Size: 100 x 100 cm (39″ x 39″)
Total weight: ~1150-1300 g

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: 120 x 170 cm (47″ x 67″)
Total weight: ~2200-2500 g

This graphghan 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 character knit blanket in a single sitting. The finished chunky throw is extra warm and heavy, and suits anyone who loves colorwork designs and plush character 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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