How Much Super Bulky / Chenille (#6) Yarn for a Basketweave Stitch California King Blanket?

If you are getting ready to crochet a California King Blanket worked in the Basketweave Stitch (referred to in UK crochet patterns as Basketweave, in French as Point Tressé / Vannerie, and in Spanish as Punto Cesta / Canasta) 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 California King Blanket measuring 104 inches wide by 100 inches long (264 cm × 254 cm), you will need approximately 7,390 yards (6,757 meters) of Super Bulky / Chenille (#6) yarn. Based on a standard 108-yard ball, that equals 69 skeins or roughly 7,021 grams with a 10% safety buffer built in.

Interactive Yardage & Skein Calculator — California King Blanket

7,390Total Yards
6,757Total Meters
69Skeins to Buy
7,021gTotal Weight
64.3 hrsEst. Time

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

Using a specific commercial yarn brand for your California King Blanket? 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 California King Blanket
Bernat Blanket 100% Chenille Polyester 220 yds (300g) 34 balls ($373.66 est.)
Bernat Baby Blanket 100% Chenille Polyester 220 yds (300g) 34 balls ($373.66 est.)
Bernat Softee Chunky 100% Acrylic 108 yds (100g) 69 balls ($413.31 est.)
Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick 80% Acrylic / 20% Wool 106 yds (170g) 70 balls ($629.30 est.)
Alize Velluto Plush Chenille 100% Micro-Polyester 74 yds (100g) 100 balls ($450.00 est.)
Himalaya Dolphin Baby Plush 100% Micropolyester 131 yds (100g) 57 balls ($284.43 est.)

Basketweave 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 Basketweave Stitch: 1.7x. 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) 767 yds 701 m 8
Receiving Blanket 40″ × 40″ (102×102cm) 1,137 yds 1,040 m 11
Stroller / Crib Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 1,228 yds 1,123 m 12
Lapghan Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 1,228 yds 1,123 m 12
Standard Throw Blanket 50″ × 60″ (127×152cm) 2,132 yds 1,950 m 20
Oversized Sofa Throw 60″ × 72″ (152×183cm) 3,070 yds 2,807 m 29
Twin Size Bed Blanket 66″ × 90″ (168×229cm) 4,221 yds 3,860 m 40
Full / Double Bed Blanket 80″ × 90″ (203×229cm) 5,116 yds 4,678 m 48
Queen Size Bed Blanket 90″ × 95″ (229×241cm) 6,076 yds 5,556 m 57
King Size Bed Blanket 108″ × 95″ (274×241cm) 7,291 yds 6,667 m 68
California King Blanket 104″ × 100″ (264×254cm) 7,390 yds 6,757 m 69
Classic Winter Scarf 7″ × 65″ (18×165cm) 323 yds 295 m 3
Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf 10″ × 60″ (25×152cm) 426 yds 390 m 4
Pocket Shawl / Wrap 20″ × 68″ (51×173cm) 966 yds 883 m 9
Baby Sweater / Cardigan 22″ × 18″ (56×46cm) 281 yds 257 m 3
Toddler Pullover Sweater 26″ × 22″ (66×56cm) 406 yds 371 m 4
Adult Everyday Cardigan 42″ × 28″ (107×71cm) 836 yds 764 m 8
Adult Oversized Sweater 48″ × 30″ (122×76cm) 1,023 yds 935 m 10
Summer Festival Crop Top 32″ × 16″ (81×41cm) 364 yds 333 m 4
Adult Ribbed Beanie Hat 20″ × 10″ (51×25cm) 142 yds 130 m 2
Mesh Market Tote Bag 16″ × 18″ (41×46cm) 205 yds 187 m 2
Crossbody Shoulder Bag 14″ × 15″ (36×38cm) 149 yds 136 m 2
18×18 Throw Pillow Cover 18″ × 36″ (46×91cm) 460 yds 421 m 5
Dining Table Runner 14″ × 72″ (36×183cm) 716 yds 655 m 7
Textured Floor Rug / Mat 24″ × 36″ (61×91cm) 614 yds 561 m 6

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

Crocheting 7,390 yards of Basketweave Stitch takes approximately 64.3 hours of active work. Calculate your handmade retail price below:

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

$448.50Yarn Cost
$1,417.00Fair Retail Price

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