How Much Super Bulky / Chenille (#6) Yarn for a Waffle Stitch Adult Ribbed Beanie Hat?

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If you are getting ready to crochet a Adult Ribbed Beanie Hat worked in the Waffle Stitch (referred to in UK crochet patterns as Waffle Stitch, in French as Point Gaufre, and in Spanish as Punto Waffle / Gofre) with Super Bulky / Chenille (#6) yarn, calculating your total yardage before buying ensures all of your skeins come from the exact same dye lot.

For a standard Adult Ribbed Beanie Hat measuring 20 inches wide by 10 inches long (51 cm × 25 cm), you will need approximately 138 yards (126 meters) of Super Bulky / Chenille (#6) yarn. Based on a standard 108-yard ball, that equals 2 skeins or roughly 131 grams with a 10% safety buffer built in.

Interactive Yardage & Skein Calculator — Adult Ribbed Beanie Hat

138Total Yards
126Total Meters
2Skeins to Buy
131gTotal Weight
1.2 hrsEst. Time

Best Yarn Brand Substitutes & Skein Converter (Super Bulky / Chenille (#6))

Using a specific commercial yarn brand for your Adult Ribbed Beanie Hat? Check the table below to see exactly how many balls you need for popular Super Bulky / Chenille (#6) yarns, or click any yarn to view its full substitution guide:

Yarn Brand Fiber Yards / Ball Balls Needed for Adult Ribbed Beanie Hat
Bernat Blanket 100% Chenille Polyester 220 yds (300g) 1 balls ($10.99 est.)
Bernat Baby Blanket 100% Chenille Polyester 220 yds (300g) 1 balls ($10.99 est.)
Bernat Softee Chunky 100% Acrylic 108 yds (100g) 2 balls ($11.98 est.)
Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick 80% Acrylic / 20% Wool 106 yds (170g) 2 balls ($17.98 est.)
Alize Velluto Plush Chenille 100% Micro-Polyester 74 yds (100g) 2 balls ($9.00 est.)
Himalaya Dolphin Baby Plush 100% Micropolyester 131 yds (100g) 2 balls ($9.98 est.)

Waffle Stitch — Super Bulky / Chenille (#6) (25 Sizes Chart)

Recommended crochet hook size for Super Bulky / Chenille (#6): 9.0mm (M/N-13). Stitch consumption factor for Waffle Stitch: 1.65x. 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) 745 yds 681 m 7
Receiving Blanket 40″ × 40″ (102×102cm) 1,104 yds 1,009 m 11
Stroller / Crib Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 1,192 yds 1,090 m 12
Lapghan Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 1,192 yds 1,090 m 12
Standard Throw Blanket 50″ × 60″ (127×152cm) 2,069 yds 1,892 m 20
Oversized Sofa Throw 60″ × 72″ (152×183cm) 2,980 yds 2,725 m 28
Twin Size Bed Blanket 66″ × 90″ (168×229cm) 4,097 yds 3,746 m 38
Full / Double Bed Blanket 80″ × 90″ (203×229cm) 4,966 yds 4,541 m 46
Queen Size Bed Blanket 90″ × 95″ (229×241cm) 5,897 yds 5,392 m 55
King Size Bed Blanket 108″ × 95″ (274×241cm) 7,076 yds 6,470 m 66
California King Blanket 104″ × 100″ (264×254cm) 7,173 yds 6,559 m 67
Classic Winter Scarf 7″ × 65″ (18×165cm) 314 yds 287 m 3
Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf 10″ × 60″ (25×152cm) 414 yds 379 m 4
Pocket Shawl / Wrap 20″ × 68″ (51×173cm) 938 yds 858 m 9
Baby Sweater / Cardigan 22″ × 18″ (56×46cm) 273 yds 250 m 3
Toddler Pullover Sweater 26″ × 22″ (66×56cm) 395 yds 361 m 4
Adult Everyday Cardigan 42″ × 28″ (107×71cm) 811 yds 742 m 8
Adult Oversized Sweater 48″ × 30″ (122×76cm) 993 yds 908 m 10
Summer Festival Crop Top 32″ × 16″ (81×41cm) 353 yds 323 m 4
Adult Ribbed Beanie Hat 20″ × 10″ (51×25cm) 138 yds 126 m 2
Mesh Market Tote Bag 16″ × 18″ (41×46cm) 199 yds 182 m 2
Crossbody Shoulder Bag 14″ × 15″ (36×38cm) 145 yds 133 m 2
18×18 Throw Pillow Cover 18″ × 36″ (46×91cm) 447 yds 409 m 5
Dining Table Runner 14″ × 72″ (36×183cm) 695 yds 636 m 7
Textured Floor Rug / Mat 24″ × 36″ (61×91cm) 596 yds 545 m 6

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

Crocheting 138 yards of Waffle Stitch takes approximately 1.2 hours of active work. Calculate your handmade retail price below:

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

$13.00Yarn Cost
$35.00Fair Retail Price

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