If you are getting ready to crochet a Textured Floor Rug / Mat worked in the Tunisian Knit Stitch (Tks) (referred to in UK crochet patterns as Tunisian Knit, in French as Point Tunisien Tricot, and in Spanish as Punto Tunecino Derecho) 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 Textured Floor Rug / Mat measuring 24 inches wide by 36 inches long (61 cm × 91 cm), you will need approximately 760 yards (695 meters) of Bulky / Chunky (#5) yarn. Based on a standard 140-yard ball, that equals 6 skeins or roughly 540 grams with a 10% safety buffer built in.
Interactive Yardage & Skein Calculator — Textured Floor Rug / Mat
Best Yarn Brand Substitutes & Skein Converter (Bulky / Chunky (#5))
Using a specific commercial yarn brand for your Textured Floor Rug / Mat? 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 Textured Floor Rug / Mat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bernat Velvet | 100% Polyester Velvet | 315 yds (300g) | 3 balls ($31.47 est.) |
| Lion Brand Hue + Me | 80% Acrylic / 20% Wool | 137 yds (125g) | 6 balls ($44.94 est.) |
| Premier Parfait Chunky | 100% Polyester Chenille | 131 yds (100g) | 6 balls ($32.94 est.) |
Tunisian Knit Stitch (Tks) — Bulky / Chunky (#5) (25 Sizes Chart)
Recommended crochet hook size for Bulky / Chunky (#5): 6.5mm (K-10.5). Stitch consumption factor for Tunisian Knit Stitch (Tks): 1.48x. 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) | 949 yds | 868 m | 7 |
| Receiving Blanket | 40″ × 40″ (102×102cm) | 1,407 yds | 1,287 m | 11 |
| Stroller / Crib Blanket | 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) | 1,519 yds | 1,389 m | 11 |
| Lapghan Blanket | 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) | 1,519 yds | 1,389 m | 11 |
| Standard Throw Blanket | 50″ × 60″ (127×152cm) | 2,637 yds | 2,411 m | 19 |
| Oversized Sofa Throw | 60″ × 72″ (152×183cm) | 3,798 yds | 3,473 m | 28 |
| Twin Size Bed Blanket | 66″ × 90″ (168×229cm) | 5,222 yds | 4,775 m | 38 |
| Full / Double Bed Blanket | 80″ × 90″ (203×229cm) | 6,330 yds | 5,788 m | 46 |
| Queen Size Bed Blanket | 90″ × 95″ (229×241cm) | 7,516 yds | 6,873 m | 54 |
| King Size Bed Blanket | 108″ × 95″ (274×241cm) | 9,020 yds | 8,248 m | 65 |
| California King Blanket | 104″ × 100″ (264×254cm) | 9,143 yds | 8,360 m | 66 |
| Classic Winter Scarf | 7″ × 65″ (18×165cm) | 400 yds | 366 m | 3 |
| Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf | 10″ × 60″ (25×152cm) | 527 yds | 482 m | 4 |
| Pocket Shawl / Wrap | 20″ × 68″ (51×173cm) | 1,196 yds | 1,094 m | 9 |
| Baby Sweater / Cardigan | 22″ × 18″ (56×46cm) | 348 yds | 318 m | 3 |
| Toddler Pullover Sweater | 26″ × 22″ (66×56cm) | 503 yds | 460 m | 4 |
| Adult Everyday Cardigan | 42″ × 28″ (107×71cm) | 1,034 yds | 945 m | 8 |
| Adult Oversized Sweater | 48″ × 30″ (122×76cm) | 1,266 yds | 1,158 m | 10 |
| Summer Festival Crop Top | 32″ × 16″ (81×41cm) | 450 yds | 411 m | 4 |
| Adult Ribbed Beanie Hat | 20″ × 10″ (51×25cm) | 176 yds | 161 m | 2 |
| Mesh Market Tote Bag | 16″ × 18″ (41×46cm) | 253 yds | 231 m | 2 |
| Crossbody Shoulder Bag | 14″ × 15″ (36×38cm) | 185 yds | 169 m | 2 |
| 18×18 Throw Pillow Cover | 18″ × 36″ (46×91cm) | 570 yds | 521 m | 5 |
| Dining Table Runner | 14″ × 72″ (36×183cm) | 886 yds | 810 m | 7 |
| Textured Floor Rug / Mat | 24″ × 36″ (61×91cm) | 760 yds | 695 m | 6 |
Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator
Crocheting 760 yards of Tunisian Knit Stitch (Tks) takes approximately 6.6 hours of active work. Calculate your handmade retail price below:
Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator
Compare All 6 Yarn Weights (Textured Floor Rug / Mat — Tunisian Knit Stitch (Tks))
- Super Fine / Fingering (#1)
- Fine / Sport Weight (#2)
- DK / Light Worsted (#3)
- Worsted / Medium (#4)
- Bulky / Chunky (#5)
- Super Bulky / Chenille (#6)
Compare All 30 Stitches (Textured Floor Rug / Mat — Bulky / Chunky (#5))
- Single Crochet (sc) (1x)
- Half Double Crochet (hdc) (1.15x)
- Double Crochet (dc) (1.25x)
- Treble Crochet (tr) (1.32x)
- Moss / Linen Stitch (1.08x)
- Waffle Stitch (1.65x)
- Alpine Stitch (1.45x)
- Bobble Stitch (1.85x)
- Popcorn Stitch (1.9x)
- Braided Puff Stitch (1.6x)
- Lemon Peel / Grit Stitch (1.12x)
- Suzette / Thicket Stitch (1.18x)
- Classic Granny Stripe (1.2x)
- Solid Granny Square Stitch (1.3x)
- Corner-to-Corner (C2C) (1.35x)
- Basketweave Stitch (1.7x)
- Star / Daisy Stitch (1.5x)
- Jasmine Puff Stitch (2x)
- Classic Fan / Shell Stitch (1.38x)
- Double Crochet V-Stitch (1.05x)
- Chevron / Ripple Wave Stitch (1.28x)
- Feather Stitch (1.55x)
- Herringbone Half Double (1.18x)
- Mini Bean / Elizabeth Stitch (1.36x)
- Double Thick Thermal Stitch (1.8x)
- Linked Double Crochet (ldc) (1.22x)
- Tunisian Simple Stitch (Tss) (1.35x)
- Tunisian Knit Stitch (Tks) (1.48x)
- Modern Block Stitch (1.22x)
- Harlequin Diamond Stitch (1.42x)