If you are getting ready to crochet a California King Blanket worked in the Linked Double Crochet (ldc) (referred to in UK crochet patterns as Linked Treble, in French as Brides Liées, and in Spanish as Punto Alto Conectado) 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 5,304 yards (4,850 meters) of Super Bulky / Chenille (#6) yarn. Based on a standard 108-yard ball, that equals 50 skeins or roughly 5,039 grams with a 10% safety buffer built in.
Interactive Yardage & Skein Calculator — California King Blanket
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) | 25 balls ($274.75 est.) |
| Bernat Baby Blanket | 100% Chenille Polyester | 220 yds (300g) | 25 balls ($274.75 est.) |
| Bernat Softee Chunky | 100% Acrylic | 108 yds (100g) | 50 balls ($299.50 est.) |
| Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick | 80% Acrylic / 20% Wool | 106 yds (170g) | 51 balls ($458.49 est.) |
| Alize Velluto Plush Chenille | 100% Micro-Polyester | 74 yds (100g) | 72 balls ($324.00 est.) |
| Himalaya Dolphin Baby Plush | 100% Micropolyester | 131 yds (100g) | 41 balls ($204.59 est.) |
Linked Double Crochet (ldc) — 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 Linked Double Crochet (ldc): 1.22x. 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) | 551 yds | 504 m | 6 |
| Receiving Blanket | 40″ × 40″ (102×102cm) | 816 yds | 746 m | 8 |
| Stroller / Crib Blanket | 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) | 881 yds | 806 m | 9 |
| Lapghan Blanket | 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) | 881 yds | 806 m | 9 |
| Standard Throw Blanket | 50″ × 60″ (127×152cm) | 1,530 yds | 1,399 m | 15 |
| Oversized Sofa Throw | 60″ × 72″ (152×183cm) | 2,203 yds | 2,014 m | 21 |
| Twin Size Bed Blanket | 66″ × 90″ (168×229cm) | 3,029 yds | 2,770 m | 29 |
| Full / Double Bed Blanket | 80″ × 90″ (203×229cm) | 3,672 yds | 3,358 m | 34 |
| Queen Size Bed Blanket | 90″ × 95″ (229×241cm) | 4,360 yds | 3,987 m | 41 |
| King Size Bed Blanket | 108″ × 95″ (274×241cm) | 5,232 yds | 4,784 m | 49 |
| California King Blanket | 104″ × 100″ (264×254cm) | 5,304 yds | 4,850 m | 50 |
| Classic Winter Scarf | 7″ × 65″ (18×165cm) | 232 yds | 212 m | 3 |
| Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf | 10″ × 60″ (25×152cm) | 306 yds | 280 m | 3 |
| Pocket Shawl / Wrap | 20″ × 68″ (51×173cm) | 694 yds | 635 m | 7 |
| Baby Sweater / Cardigan | 22″ × 18″ (56×46cm) | 202 yds | 185 m | 2 |
| Toddler Pullover Sweater | 26″ × 22″ (66×56cm) | 292 yds | 267 m | 3 |
| Adult Everyday Cardigan | 42″ × 28″ (107×71cm) | 600 yds | 549 m | 6 |
| Adult Oversized Sweater | 48″ × 30″ (122×76cm) | 734 yds | 671 m | 7 |
| Summer Festival Crop Top | 32″ × 16″ (81×41cm) | 261 yds | 239 m | 3 |
| Adult Ribbed Beanie Hat | 20″ × 10″ (51×25cm) | 102 yds | 93 m | 1 |
| Mesh Market Tote Bag | 16″ × 18″ (41×46cm) | 147 yds | 134 m | 2 |
| Crossbody Shoulder Bag | 14″ × 15″ (36×38cm) | 107 yds | 98 m | 1 |
| 18×18 Throw Pillow Cover | 18″ × 36″ (46×91cm) | 330 yds | 302 m | 4 |
| Dining Table Runner | 14″ × 72″ (36×183cm) | 514 yds | 470 m | 5 |
| Textured Floor Rug / Mat | 24″ × 36″ (61×91cm) | 441 yds | 403 m | 5 |
Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator
Crocheting 5,304 yards of Linked Double Crochet (ldc) takes approximately 46.1 hours of active work. Calculate your handmade retail price below:
Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator
Compare All 6 Yarn Weights (California King Blanket — Linked Double Crochet (ldc))
- 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 (California King Blanket — Super Bulky / Chenille (#6))
- 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)