How Much Bulky / Chunky (#5) Yarn for a Double Crochet (dc) Adult Everyday Cardigan?

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If you are getting ready to crochet a Adult Everyday Cardigan worked in the Double Crochet (dc) (referred to in UK crochet patterns as Treble Crochet (tr), in French as Bride (b), and in Spanish as Punto Alto / Vareta (pa)) with Bulky / Chunky (#5) yarn, calculating your total yardage before buying ensures all of your skeins come from the exact same dye lot.

For a standard Adult Everyday Cardigan measuring 42 inches wide by 28 inches long (107 cm × 71 cm), you will need approximately 873 yards (798 meters) of Bulky / Chunky (#5) yarn. Based on a standard 140-yard ball, that equals 7 skeins or roughly 620 grams with a 10% safety buffer built in.

Interactive Yardage & Skein Calculator — Adult Everyday Cardigan

873Total Yards
798Total Meters
7Skeins to Buy
620gTotal Weight
7.6 hrsEst. Time

Best Yarn Brand Substitutes & Skein Converter (Bulky / Chunky (#5))

Using a specific commercial yarn brand for your Adult Everyday Cardigan? Check the table below to see exactly how many balls you need for popular Bulky / Chunky (#5) yarns, or click any yarn to view its full substitution guide:

Yarn Brand Fiber Yards / Ball Balls Needed for Adult Everyday Cardigan
Bernat Velvet 100% Polyester Velvet 315 yds (300g) 3 balls ($31.47 est.)
Lion Brand Hue + Me 80% Acrylic / 20% Wool 137 yds (125g) 7 balls ($52.43 est.)
Premier Parfait Chunky 100% Polyester Chenille 131 yds (100g) 7 balls ($38.43 est.)

Double Crochet (dc) — Bulky / Chunky (#5) (25 Sizes Chart)

Recommended crochet hook size for Bulky / Chunky (#5): 6.5mm (K-10.5). Stitch consumption factor for Double Crochet (dc): 1.25x. Compare all 25 standard project sizes in the chart below:

Project Dimensions (In / Cm) Total Yards Total Meters Skeins to Buy
Baby Blanket 30″ × 36″ (76×91cm) 802 yds 733 m 6
Receiving Blanket 40″ × 40″ (102×102cm) 1,188 yds 1,086 m 9
Stroller / Crib Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 1,283 yds 1,173 m 10
Lapghan Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 1,283 yds 1,173 m 10
Standard Throw Blanket 50″ × 60″ (127×152cm) 2,228 yds 2,037 m 16
Oversized Sofa Throw 60″ × 72″ (152×183cm) 3,208 yds 2,933 m 23
Twin Size Bed Blanket 66″ × 90″ (168×229cm) 4,410 yds 4,033 m 32
Full / Double Bed Blanket 80″ × 90″ (203×229cm) 5,346 yds 4,888 m 39
Queen Size Bed Blanket 90″ × 95″ (229×241cm) 6,348 yds 5,805 m 46
King Size Bed Blanket 108″ × 95″ (274×241cm) 7,618 yds 6,966 m 55
California King Blanket 104″ × 100″ (264×254cm) 7,722 yds 7,061 m 56
Classic Winter Scarf 7″ × 65″ (18×165cm) 338 yds 309 m 3
Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf 10″ × 60″ (25×152cm) 446 yds 408 m 4
Pocket Shawl / Wrap 20″ × 68″ (51×173cm) 1,010 yds 924 m 8
Baby Sweater / Cardigan 22″ × 18″ (56×46cm) 294 yds 269 m 3
Toddler Pullover Sweater 26″ × 22″ (66×56cm) 425 yds 389 m 4
Adult Everyday Cardigan 42″ × 28″ (107×71cm) 873 yds 798 m 7
Adult Oversized Sweater 48″ × 30″ (122×76cm) 1,069 yds 977 m 8
Summer Festival Crop Top 32″ × 16″ (81×41cm) 380 yds 347 m 3
Adult Ribbed Beanie Hat 20″ × 10″ (51×25cm) 149 yds 136 m 2
Mesh Market Tote Bag 16″ × 18″ (41×46cm) 214 yds 196 m 2
Crossbody Shoulder Bag 14″ × 15″ (36×38cm) 156 yds 143 m 2
18×18 Throw Pillow Cover 18″ × 36″ (46×91cm) 481 yds 440 m 4
Dining Table Runner 14″ × 72″ (36×183cm) 748 yds 684 m 6
Textured Floor Rug / Mat 24″ × 36″ (61×91cm) 642 yds 587 m 5

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

Crocheting 873 yards of Double Crochet (dc) takes approximately 7.6 hours of active work. Calculate your handmade retail price below:

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

$45.50Yarn Cost
$163.50Fair Retail Price

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