How Much Super Bulky / Chenille (#6) Yarn for a Alpine Stitch Summer Festival Crop Top?

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If you are getting ready to crochet a Summer Festival Crop Top worked in the Alpine Stitch (referred to in UK crochet patterns as Alpine Stitch, in French as Point Alpin, and in Spanish as Punto Alpino) 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 Summer Festival Crop Top measuring 32 inches wide by 16 inches long (81 cm × 41 cm), you will need approximately 310 yards (283 meters) of Super Bulky / Chenille (#6) yarn. Based on a standard 108-yard ball, that equals 3 skeins or roughly 295 grams with a 10% safety buffer built in.

Interactive Yardage & Skein Calculator — Summer Festival Crop Top

310Total Yards
283Total Meters
3Skeins to Buy
295gTotal Weight
2.7 hrsEst. Time

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

Using a specific commercial yarn brand for your Summer Festival Crop Top? 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 Summer Festival Crop Top
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) 5 balls ($22.50 est.)
Himalaya Dolphin Baby Plush 100% Micropolyester 131 yds (100g) 3 balls ($14.97 est.)

Alpine 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 Alpine Stitch: 1.45x. 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) 655 yds 599 m 7
Receiving Blanket 40″ × 40″ (102×102cm) 970 yds 887 m 9
Stroller / Crib Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 1,047 yds 957 m 10
Lapghan Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 1,047 yds 957 m 10
Standard Throw Blanket 50″ × 60″ (127×152cm) 1,818 yds 1,662 m 17
Oversized Sofa Throw 60″ × 72″ (152×183cm) 2,618 yds 2,394 m 25
Twin Size Bed Blanket 66″ × 90″ (168×229cm) 3,600 yds 3,292 m 34
Full / Double Bed Blanket 80″ × 90″ (203×229cm) 4,364 yds 3,990 m 41
Queen Size Bed Blanket 90″ × 95″ (229×241cm) 5,182 yds 4,738 m 48
King Size Bed Blanket 108″ × 95″ (274×241cm) 6,219 yds 5,687 m 58
California King Blanket 104″ × 100″ (264×254cm) 6,303 yds 5,763 m 59
Classic Winter Scarf 7″ × 65″ (18×165cm) 276 yds 252 m 3
Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf 10″ × 60″ (25×152cm) 364 yds 333 m 4
Pocket Shawl / Wrap 20″ × 68″ (51×173cm) 824 yds 753 m 8
Baby Sweater / Cardigan 22″ × 18″ (56×46cm) 240 yds 219 m 3
Toddler Pullover Sweater 26″ × 22″ (66×56cm) 347 yds 317 m 4
Adult Everyday Cardigan 42″ × 28″ (107×71cm) 713 yds 652 m 7
Adult Oversized Sweater 48″ × 30″ (122×76cm) 873 yds 798 m 9
Summer Festival Crop Top 32″ × 16″ (81×41cm) 310 yds 283 m 3
Adult Ribbed Beanie Hat 20″ × 10″ (51×25cm) 121 yds 111 m 2
Mesh Market Tote Bag 16″ × 18″ (41×46cm) 175 yds 160 m 2
Crossbody Shoulder Bag 14″ × 15″ (36×38cm) 127 yds 116 m 2
18×18 Throw Pillow Cover 18″ × 36″ (46×91cm) 393 yds 359 m 4
Dining Table Runner 14″ × 72″ (36×183cm) 611 yds 559 m 6
Textured Floor Rug / Mat 24″ × 36″ (61×91cm) 524 yds 479 m 5

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

Crocheting 310 yards of Alpine Stitch takes approximately 2.7 hours of active work. Calculate your handmade retail price below:

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

$19.50Yarn Cost
$64.00Fair Retail Price

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