If you are getting ready to crochet a California King Blanket worked in the Classic Fan / Shell Stitch (referred to in UK crochet patterns as Shell Stitch, in French as Point Coquille / Éventail, and in Spanish as Punto Abanico / Concha) 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 California King Blanket measuring 104 inches wide by 100 inches long (264 cm × 254 cm), you will need approximately 8,525 yards (7,795 meters) of Bulky / Chunky (#5) yarn. Based on a standard 140-yard ball, that equals 61 skeins or roughly 6,053 grams with a 10% safety buffer built in.
Interactive Yardage & Skein Calculator — California King Blanket
Best Yarn Brand Substitutes & Skein Converter (Bulky / Chunky (#5))
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 Bulky / Chunky (#5) yarns, or click any yarn to view its full substitution guide:
| Yarn Brand | Fiber | Yards / Ball | Balls Needed for California King Blanket |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bernat Velvet | 100% Polyester Velvet | 315 yds (300g) | 28 balls ($293.72 est.) |
| Lion Brand Hue + Me | 80% Acrylic / 20% Wool | 137 yds (125g) | 63 balls ($471.87 est.) |
| Premier Parfait Chunky | 100% Polyester Chenille | 131 yds (100g) | 66 balls ($362.34 est.) |
Classic Fan / Shell Stitch — Bulky / Chunky (#5) (25 Sizes Chart)
Recommended crochet hook size for Bulky / Chunky (#5): 6.5mm (K-10.5). Stitch consumption factor for Classic Fan / Shell Stitch: 1.38x. 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) | 885 yds | 809 m | 7 |
| Receiving Blanket | 40″ × 40″ (102×102cm) | 1,312 yds | 1,200 m | 10 |
| Stroller / Crib Blanket | 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) | 1,416 yds | 1,295 m | 11 |
| Lapghan Blanket | 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) | 1,416 yds | 1,295 m | 11 |
| Standard Throw Blanket | 50″ × 60″ (127×152cm) | 2,459 yds | 2,249 m | 18 |
| Oversized Sofa Throw | 60″ × 72″ (152×183cm) | 3,541 yds | 3,238 m | 26 |
| Twin Size Bed Blanket | 66″ × 90″ (168×229cm) | 4,869 yds | 4,452 m | 35 |
| Full / Double Bed Blanket | 80″ × 90″ (203×229cm) | 5,902 yds | 5,397 m | 43 |
| Queen Size Bed Blanket | 90″ × 95″ (229×241cm) | 7,009 yds | 6,409 m | 51 |
| King Size Bed Blanket | 108″ × 95″ (274×241cm) | 8,410 yds | 7,690 m | 61 |
| California King Blanket | 104″ × 100″ (264×254cm) | 8,525 yds | 7,795 m | 61 |
| Classic Winter Scarf | 7″ × 65″ (18×165cm) | 373 yds | 341 m | 3 |
| Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf | 10″ × 60″ (25×152cm) | 492 yds | 450 m | 4 |
| Pocket Shawl / Wrap | 20″ × 68″ (51×173cm) | 1,115 yds | 1,020 m | 8 |
| Baby Sweater / Cardigan | 22″ × 18″ (56×46cm) | 325 yds | 297 m | 3 |
| Toddler Pullover Sweater | 26″ × 22″ (66×56cm) | 469 yds | 429 m | 4 |
| Adult Everyday Cardigan | 42″ × 28″ (107×71cm) | 964 yds | 881 m | 7 |
| Adult Oversized Sweater | 48″ × 30″ (122×76cm) | 1,180 yds | 1,079 m | 9 |
| Summer Festival Crop Top | 32″ × 16″ (81×41cm) | 420 yds | 384 m | 3 |
| Adult Ribbed Beanie Hat | 20″ × 10″ (51×25cm) | 164 yds | 150 m | 2 |
| Mesh Market Tote Bag | 16″ × 18″ (41×46cm) | 236 yds | 216 m | 2 |
| Crossbody Shoulder Bag | 14″ × 15″ (36×38cm) | 172 yds | 157 m | 2 |
| 18×18 Throw Pillow Cover | 18″ × 36″ (46×91cm) | 531 yds | 486 m | 4 |
| Dining Table Runner | 14″ × 72″ (36×183cm) | 826 yds | 755 m | 6 |
| Textured Floor Rug / Mat | 24″ × 36″ (61×91cm) | 708 yds | 647 m | 6 |
Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator
Crocheting 8,525 yards of Classic Fan / Shell Stitch takes approximately 74.1 hours of active work. Calculate your handmade retail price below:
Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator
Compare All 6 Yarn Weights (California King Blanket — Classic Fan / Shell Stitch)
- 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 — 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)