Mum Shares ‘Stunning’ Free Crochet Pattern Using Kmart’s Chunky Yarn

If you’ve spent any time scrolling through crochet communities on Facebook or browsing crafty corners of TikTok, you’ll know that Kmart’s chunky yarn has taken the DIY world by storm. And now, one creative mum has gone and made the rest of us look like we’re not trying hard enough — in the best possible way. She’s shared a completely free crochet pattern that’s been described by followers as “stunning,” “unbelievably cosy,” and “the only thing I want to make this winter.”

The pattern, which she posted to her Facebook crafting group and later her Instagram Stories, uses Kmart’s budget-friendly chunky yarn to create a thick, textured throw blanket that honestly looks like it belongs in a high-end homewares boutique. The best part? The whole project costs a fraction of what you’d pay for something comparable at a department store, and even complete beginners are reporting that they’ve managed to pull it off.

Let’s break down everything you need to know — including the full free pattern, tips for working with Kmart’s chunky yarn, and some advice on making the project your own.

Why Kmart’s Chunky Yarn Has Become a Craft Room Staple

Before we get into the pattern itself, it’s worth understanding why Kmart’s chunky yarn has developed such a devoted following among Australian crafters and hobbyists around the world.

The yarn is sold in large, satisfying balls that give you a generous amount of yardage for the price. Compared to specialty craft store alternatives, it’s remarkably affordable, which means you can experiment freely without the anxiety of wasting expensive materials. For beginners especially, this is a game-changer. Nobody wants to ruin a $25 skein of merino wool on their first attempt at a stitch they’ve never tried before.

The texture is another reason for the yarn’s popularity. It’s soft enough to use against skin, making it suitable for blankets, scarves, and cushion covers, but it has enough body to hold its shape beautifully in finished projects. The thickness of the yarn also means projects work up quickly, which is enormously satisfying for people who want to see results without committing to weeks or months of work.

Kmart periodically releases new colourways, and each time a fresh batch appears, craft communities light up with excitement. Neutral tones like oatmeal, stone, and warm white are perennial favourites because they blend seamlessly into almost any home décor style. Bolder shades like rust, sage green, and dusty pink have also become popular choices for people who want their handmade pieces to make a statement.

For the mum who shared this particular pattern, the choice was a creamy oatmeal shade that photographs beautifully and sits perfectly against both warm timber tones and cool grey interiors. She mentioned in her post that she’d actually been buying this yarn for months before she landed on a pattern she felt truly showed it off — and that patience clearly paid off.

Meet the Pattern: The ‘Honeycomb Dream’ Chunky Throw

The creator has named her pattern the Honeycomb Dream Throw, and once you see the finished product, the name makes complete sense. The central stitch creates a raised, cell-like texture that reads as a honeycomb when viewed from a slight distance. It’s one of those patterns that looks incredibly intricate but is actually built on a relatively simple repeat that’s easy to memorise once you’ve worked through the first few rows.

She designed the pattern to be beginner-friendly without being boring, which is a balance that’s genuinely difficult to strike. Experienced crocheters will find the pattern moves quickly and rhythmically, making it an ideal project for evenings in front of the television. Newer crafters will appreciate that the instructions are written clearly, with each step explained without assuming too much prior knowledge.

The finished throw measures approximately 120cm x 150cm when made with the recommended yarn weight and hook size, making it ideal as a lap blanket, a baby play mat, or a decorative throw draped over the back of a sofa or armchair. Several people in the comments mentioned they were planning to make it larger by simply extending the starting chain, and the creator confirmed that the stitch pattern scales up without any issues.

What You’ll Need

To make the Honeycomb Dream Throw using Kmart’s chunky yarn, you’ll need the following:

Kmart chunky yarn in your chosen colour — approximately 6 to 8 balls depending on your tension and the size you’re making. The creator used 7 balls of the oatmeal shade for her 120cm x 150cm version. It’s always better to grab an extra ball or two than to run short halfway through, especially since stock can vary between stores.

A 10mm crochet hook. This is the size the creator recommends for this yarn and stitch combination. If your tension tends to run tight, consider going up to a 12mm hook for a slightly more open, drapey result. If your tension is loose, sticking firmly to the 10mm will give you the structure the honeycomb pattern needs to show up clearly.

A yarn needle for weaving in ends at the finish.

Scissors.

That’s genuinely it. No stitch markers, no fancy accessories, no additional materials. The simplicity of the materials list is part of what makes this pattern so appealing — you can pick up everything you need in a single Kmart visit, which is exactly the kind of low-barrier crafting that has made the pattern spread so quickly online.

The Free Pattern: Honeycomb Dream Throw

Here is the full pattern as shared by the creator, lightly edited for clarity.

Abbreviations used:

ch — chain
sl st — slip stitch
sc — single crochet (US terminology) / double crochet (UK terminology)
dc — double crochet (US terminology) / treble crochet (UK terminology)
fpdc — front post double crochet
bpdc — back post double crochet
sp — space
rep — repeat
st — stitch
t-ch — turning chain

Notes:

This pattern is written in US crochet terminology. If you are used to UK terminology, be aware that what this pattern calls a double crochet is what you would call a treble crochet, and what it calls a single crochet is your double crochet.

The honeycomb texture is created through alternating front post and back post double crochet stitches. This is a simple technique once you understand the principle: front post stitches sit in front of the work, creating a raised ridge, and back post stitches sit behind, creating a recessed groove. Together, they form the three-dimensional cell structure of the honeycomb.

Foundation:

Chain 61 (or any odd number of chains plus 1 for your foundation, adjusting length to your preferred width).

Row 1 (right side):

Dc in the 4th chain from the hook and in each chain across. (59 dc) Turn.

Row 2:

Ch 2, fpdc around the first stitch, bpdc around the next stitch, fpdc around the following stitch; repeat from across to the last stitch, dc in the top of the turning chain. Turn.

Row 3:

Ch 2, bpdc around the first stitch, fpdc around the next stitch, bpdc around the following stitch; repeat from across to the last stitch, dc in the top of the turning chain. Turn.

Row 4:

Repeat Row 2.

Row 5:

Repeat Row 3.

Continue alternating Rows 2 and 3 until your piece reaches your desired length, finishing with a right side row.

Final Row:

Ch 1, sc evenly across the top of the work. Fasten off and weave in all ends.

Optional Border:

To finish the throw with a clean, polished edge, join yarn at any corner with a sl st. Ch 1, then sc evenly around all four sides of the blanket, working 3 sc into each corner stitch to keep the corners flat and tidy. When you reach your starting point, join with a sl st and fasten off. Weave in remaining ends.

The creator recommends this simple single crochet border because it frames the honeycomb texture without competing with it visually. If you’d like a slightly more decorative edge, she suggests a reverse single crochet border (also called crab stitch), which creates a neat, rope-like trim that many people find very satisfying to work.

Tips for Getting the Best Results

Working with chunky yarn and a large hook is a genuinely different experience from finer crochet work, and there are a few things that can make the process significantly smoother.

Keep your tension as consistent as you can, particularly with the post stitches. Because front post and back post double crochets reach around the body of the stitch below, it can be tempting to pull them too tight, which will cause the work to pucker. Try to keep a relaxed grip and allow the yarn to flow evenly. If you notice your rows getting progressively narrower, this is usually a sign that your post stitches are too tight.

Work in good lighting. The raised texture of the honeycomb pattern is one of its greatest features, but it can make it a little harder to see your stitch count in low light. Good lighting will help you keep track of where you are in the pattern and avoid accidental increases or decreases.

Lay your work flat periodically and count your stitches. It sounds tedious, but catching an error at row 10 is infinitely better than reaching row 40 and realising something has gone wrong. With chunky yarn and a large hook, frogging (unravelling your work) is actually quite quick and painless, but it’s still better to avoid it where possible.

If you’re making multiple throws — and many people in the comments said they absolutely plan to — it’s worth noting the dye lot on your yarn labels. Even within the same colourway, different production batches can have subtle variations in shade. Mixing dye lots within a single project can sometimes result in visible lines where the colour shifts slightly. To avoid this, either buy all your yarn at once from the same batch, or alternate between two balls every couple of rows so that any variation blends in gradually.

How People Are Customising the Pattern

One of the things that makes this pattern so beloved is how easily it lends itself to personalisation. Since it started circulating in crafting communities, people have been sharing their own variations and adaptations.

Several people have made the throw in a rich charcoal or graphite shade, which gives the honeycomb texture a completely different feel — more dramatic and masculine compared to the soft, hygge quality of the oatmeal original. This version has been particularly popular as a gift for fathers, brothers, and male partners who might otherwise not be likely to accept a handmade blanket (their loss, honestly).

Others have played with size, making smaller versions as baby blankets or carrycot liners, and larger versions as full bed throws. The pattern adapts beautifully to both extremes. A baby version in the softest, palest sage green with a simple shell border has been making the rounds and is genuinely one of the most beautiful handmade baby items you’ll ever see.

A number of more experienced crocheters have used the honeycomb stitch as the central panel in a larger design, flanking it with columns of single crochet or moss stitch for a more complex, panel-style blanket. The creator herself said in a follow-up post that she loves seeing how people take the basic pattern and run with it.

Some people have also used the pattern for items other than blankets. A few adventurous crafters have adapted it into chunky cushion covers, which work up incredibly quickly given the yarn weight, and look absolutely spectacular piled on a sofa or bed. Others have made it into a simple tote bag by working the honeycomb pattern in the round and adding handles — a slightly more involved project but a brilliant one.

The Community Response

When the original post went live, the creator said she wasn’t quite prepared for the response. Within 48 hours, her post had been shared hundreds of times across various Facebook groups dedicated to Australian crafters, and the comments section had filled up with thank-yous, in-progress photos, and questions from people eager to get started.

What struck her most, she said, was how many people mentioned it was the first crochet project they’d ever attempted. The accessibility of both the yarn and the pattern had brought a lot of new crafters to the hobby, which she described as the most rewarding thing about sharing it. Crochet has a wonderful way of connecting people, and there’s something particularly heartwarming about a pattern that opens the door for someone who’s never picked up a hook before.

The finished object photos that people have been sharing in the comments are genuinely remarkable. Every single one looks a little different — different colourways, different sizes, different bordering choices — but all of them are recognisably the same pattern, and all of them look cosy, professional, and beautiful. A few people have mentioned they’ve been stopped at markets or had guests ask where they bought their blanket, only to be able to say proudly that they made it themselves.

Why Free Patterns Like This Matter

In a crafting landscape that increasingly involves purchasing digital patterns, it’s genuinely generous when someone takes the time to write up a pattern clearly and share it without charge. The creator mentioned that she has no plans to monetise the pattern and simply wants people to enjoy making something beautiful with affordable materials.

This kind of generosity is what keeps crafting communities vibrant and welcoming. Beginners who might be reluctant to spend money on a pattern before they know whether they’ll stick with the hobby can start here, for free, with inexpensive yarn, and discover whether crochet is something they love. Many of the people who started with free patterns like this one go on to become devoted crafters who eventually do invest in paid patterns, specialist yarn, and quality tools — but the entry point matters enormously.

If you make this throw, consider paying the generosity forward by sharing your finished object in a crafting group, tagging the original creator, or simply recommending the pattern to someone who’s been thinking about picking up crochet. The best advertisement for any pattern is a beautifully made finished object shared with enthusiasm.

Final Thoughts

Kmart’s chunky yarn has given Australian crafters something genuinely exciting to work with — an affordable, versatile, beautiful yarn that makes big, impactful projects achievable for almost everyone. And when a talented, generous mum takes that yarn and develops a free pattern as stunning as the Honeycomb Dream Throw, it’s the kind of thing that reminds you why you fell in love with making things in the first place.

Whether you’re a seasoned crocheter looking for a satisfying, rhythmic project to work through on cold evenings, or a complete beginner who has never held a hook before, this pattern is absolutely worth trying. Pick up a few balls of Kmart’s chunky yarn in whatever colour makes your heart happy, grab a 10mm hook, and get started. You might be surprised how quickly those honeycomb rows build up into something that looks, as so many people have already said, absolutely stunning.

Happy hooking.