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

If you are getting ready to crochet a Summer Festival Crop Top 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 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 295 yards (270 meters) of Super Bulky / Chenille (#6) yarn. Based on a standard 108-yard ball, that equals 3 skeins or roughly 280 grams with a 10% safety buffer built in.

Interactive Yardage & Skein Calculator — Summer Festival Crop Top

295Total Yards
270Total Meters
3Skeins to Buy
280gTotal Weight
2.6 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) 4 balls ($18.00 est.)
Himalaya Dolphin Baby Plush 100% Micropolyester 131 yds (100g) 3 balls ($14.97 est.)

Classic Fan / Shell 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 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) 623 yds 570 m 6
Receiving Blanket 40″ × 40″ (102×102cm) 923 yds 844 m 9
Stroller / Crib Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 997 yds 912 m 10
Lapghan Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 997 yds 912 m 10
Standard Throw Blanket 50″ × 60″ (127×152cm) 1,731 yds 1,583 m 17
Oversized Sofa Throw 60″ × 72″ (152×183cm) 2,492 yds 2,279 m 24
Twin Size Bed Blanket 66″ × 90″ (168×229cm) 3,426 yds 3,133 m 32
Full / Double Bed Blanket 80″ × 90″ (203×229cm) 4,153 yds 3,798 m 39
Queen Size Bed Blanket 90″ × 95″ (229×241cm) 4,932 yds 4,510 m 46
King Size Bed Blanket 108″ × 95″ (274×241cm) 5,918 yds 5,411 m 55
California King Blanket 104″ × 100″ (264×254cm) 5,999 yds 5,485 m 56
Classic Winter Scarf 7″ × 65″ (18×165cm) 262 yds 240 m 3
Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf 10″ × 60″ (25×152cm) 346 yds 316 m 4
Pocket Shawl / Wrap 20″ × 68″ (51×173cm) 785 yds 718 m 8
Baby Sweater / Cardigan 22″ × 18″ (56×46cm) 228 yds 208 m 3
Toddler Pullover Sweater 26″ × 22″ (66×56cm) 330 yds 302 m 4
Adult Everyday Cardigan 42″ × 28″ (107×71cm) 678 yds 620 m 7
Adult Oversized Sweater 48″ × 30″ (122×76cm) 831 yds 760 m 8
Summer Festival Crop Top 32″ × 16″ (81×41cm) 295 yds 270 m 3
Adult Ribbed Beanie Hat 20″ × 10″ (51×25cm) 115 yds 105 m 2
Mesh Market Tote Bag 16″ × 18″ (41×46cm) 166 yds 152 m 2
Crossbody Shoulder Bag 14″ × 15″ (36×38cm) 121 yds 111 m 2
18×18 Throw Pillow Cover 18″ × 36″ (46×91cm) 374 yds 342 m 4
Dining Table Runner 14″ × 72″ (36×183cm) 581 yds 531 m 6
Textured Floor Rug / Mat 24″ × 36″ (61×91cm) 498 yds 455 m 5

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

Crocheting 295 yards of Classic Fan / Shell Stitch takes approximately 2.6 hours of active work. Calculate your handmade retail price below:

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

$19.50Yarn Cost
$62.50Fair Retail Price

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