How Much Super Bulky / Chenille (#6) Yarn for a Harlequin Diamond Stitch Classic Winter Scarf?

If you are getting ready to crochet a Classic Winter Scarf worked in the Harlequin Diamond Stitch (referred to in UK crochet patterns as Harlequin Stitch, in French as Point Arlequin Losange, and in Spanish as Punto Arlequín) 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 Classic Winter Scarf measuring 7 inches wide by 65 inches long (18 cm × 165 cm), you will need approximately 270 yards (247 meters) of Super Bulky / Chenille (#6) yarn. Based on a standard 108-yard ball, that equals 3 skeins or roughly 257 grams with a 10% safety buffer built in.

Interactive Yardage & Skein Calculator — Classic Winter Scarf

270Total Yards
247Total Meters
3Skeins to Buy
257gTotal Weight
2.3 hrsEst. Time

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

Using a specific commercial yarn brand for your Classic Winter Scarf? 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 Classic Winter Scarf
Bernat Blanket 100% Chenille Polyester 220 yds (300g) 2 balls ($21.98 est.)
Bernat Baby Blanket 100% Chenille Polyester 220 yds (300g) 2 balls ($21.98 est.)
Bernat Softee Chunky 100% Acrylic 108 yds (100g) 3 balls ($17.97 est.)
Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick 80% Acrylic / 20% Wool 106 yds (170g) 3 balls ($26.97 est.)
Alize Velluto Plush Chenille 100% Micro-Polyester 74 yds (100g) 4 balls ($18.00 est.)
Himalaya Dolphin Baby Plush 100% Micropolyester 131 yds (100g) 3 balls ($14.97 est.)

Harlequin Diamond 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 Harlequin Diamond Stitch: 1.42x. 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) 641 yds 586 m 6
Receiving Blanket 40″ × 40″ (102×102cm) 950 yds 869 m 9
Stroller / Crib Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 1,026 yds 938 m 10
Lapghan Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 1,026 yds 938 m 10
Standard Throw Blanket 50″ × 60″ (127×152cm) 1,781 yds 1,629 m 17
Oversized Sofa Throw 60″ × 72″ (152×183cm) 2,564 yds 2,345 m 24
Twin Size Bed Blanket 66″ × 90″ (168×229cm) 3,526 yds 3,224 m 33
Full / Double Bed Blanket 80″ × 90″ (203×229cm) 4,274 yds 3,908 m 40
Queen Size Bed Blanket 90″ × 95″ (229×241cm) 5,075 yds 4,641 m 47
King Size Bed Blanket 108″ × 95″ (274×241cm) 6,090 yds 5,569 m 57
California King Blanket 104″ × 100″ (264×254cm) 6,173 yds 5,645 m 58
Classic Winter Scarf 7″ × 65″ (18×165cm) 270 yds 247 m 3
Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf 10″ × 60″ (25×152cm) 356 yds 326 m 4
Pocket Shawl / Wrap 20″ × 68″ (51×173cm) 807 yds 738 m 8
Baby Sweater / Cardigan 22″ × 18″ (56×46cm) 235 yds 215 m 3
Toddler Pullover Sweater 26″ × 22″ (66×56cm) 340 yds 311 m 4
Adult Everyday Cardigan 42″ × 28″ (107×71cm) 698 yds 638 m 7
Adult Oversized Sweater 48″ × 30″ (122×76cm) 855 yds 782 m 8
Summer Festival Crop Top 32″ × 16″ (81×41cm) 304 yds 278 m 3
Adult Ribbed Beanie Hat 20″ × 10″ (51×25cm) 119 yds 109 m 2
Mesh Market Tote Bag 16″ × 18″ (41×46cm) 171 yds 156 m 2
Crossbody Shoulder Bag 14″ × 15″ (36×38cm) 125 yds 114 m 2
18×18 Throw Pillow Cover 18″ × 36″ (46×91cm) 385 yds 352 m 4
Dining Table Runner 14″ × 72″ (36×183cm) 598 yds 547 m 6
Textured Floor Rug / Mat 24″ × 36″ (61×91cm) 513 yds 469 m 5

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

Crocheting 270 yards of Harlequin Diamond Stitch takes approximately 2.3 hours of active work. Calculate your handmade retail price below:

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

$19.50Yarn Cost
$58.00Fair Retail Price

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