If you are getting ready to crochet a Crossbody Shoulder Bag worked in the Lemon Peel / Grit Stitch (referred to in UK crochet patterns as Seed Stitch, in French as Point Écorce de Citron, and in Spanish as Punto Piel de Limón) 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 Crossbody Shoulder Bag measuring 14 inches wide by 15 inches long (36 cm × 38 cm), you will need approximately 98 yards (90 meters) of Super Bulky / Chenille (#6) yarn. Based on a standard 108-yard ball, that equals 1 skeins or roughly 93 grams with a 10% safety buffer built in.
Interactive Yardage & Skein Calculator — Crossbody Shoulder Bag
Best Yarn Brand Substitutes & Skein Converter (Super Bulky / Chenille (#6))
Using a specific commercial yarn brand for your Crossbody Shoulder Bag? 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 Crossbody Shoulder Bag |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bernat Blanket | 100% Chenille Polyester | 220 yds (300g) | 1 balls ($10.99 est.) |
| Bernat Baby Blanket | 100% Chenille Polyester | 220 yds (300g) | 1 balls ($10.99 est.) |
| Bernat Softee Chunky | 100% Acrylic | 108 yds (100g) | 1 balls ($5.99 est.) |
| Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick | 80% Acrylic / 20% Wool | 106 yds (170g) | 1 balls ($8.99 est.) |
| Alize Velluto Plush Chenille | 100% Micro-Polyester | 74 yds (100g) | 2 balls ($9.00 est.) |
| Himalaya Dolphin Baby Plush | 100% Micropolyester | 131 yds (100g) | 1 balls ($4.99 est.) |
Lemon Peel / Grit 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 Lemon Peel / Grit Stitch: 1.12x. 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) | 506 yds | 463 m | 5 |
| Receiving Blanket | 40″ × 40″ (102×102cm) | 749 yds | 685 m | 7 |
| Stroller / Crib Blanket | 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) | 809 yds | 740 m | 8 |
| Lapghan Blanket | 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) | 809 yds | 740 m | 8 |
| Standard Throw Blanket | 50″ × 60″ (127×152cm) | 1,404 yds | 1,284 m | 13 |
| Oversized Sofa Throw | 60″ × 72″ (152×183cm) | 2,022 yds | 1,849 m | 19 |
| Twin Size Bed Blanket | 66″ × 90″ (168×229cm) | 2,781 yds | 2,543 m | 26 |
| Full / Double Bed Blanket | 80″ × 90″ (203×229cm) | 3,371 yds | 3,082 m | 32 |
| Queen Size Bed Blanket | 90″ × 95″ (229×241cm) | 4,003 yds | 3,660 m | 38 |
| King Size Bed Blanket | 108″ × 95″ (274×241cm) | 4,803 yds | 4,392 m | 45 |
| California King Blanket | 104″ × 100″ (264×254cm) | 4,869 yds | 4,452 m | 46 |
| Classic Winter Scarf | 7″ × 65″ (18×165cm) | 213 yds | 195 m | 2 |
| Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf | 10″ × 60″ (25×152cm) | 281 yds | 257 m | 3 |
| Pocket Shawl / Wrap | 20″ × 68″ (51×173cm) | 637 yds | 582 m | 6 |
| Baby Sweater / Cardigan | 22″ × 18″ (56×46cm) | 185 yds | 169 m | 2 |
| Toddler Pullover Sweater | 26″ × 22″ (66×56cm) | 268 yds | 245 m | 3 |
| Adult Everyday Cardigan | 42″ × 28″ (107×71cm) | 551 yds | 504 m | 6 |
| Adult Oversized Sweater | 48″ × 30″ (122×76cm) | 674 yds | 616 m | 7 |
| Summer Festival Crop Top | 32″ × 16″ (81×41cm) | 240 yds | 219 m | 3 |
| Adult Ribbed Beanie Hat | 20″ × 10″ (51×25cm) | 94 yds | 86 m | 1 |
| Mesh Market Tote Bag | 16″ × 18″ (41×46cm) | 135 yds | 123 m | 2 |
| Crossbody Shoulder Bag | 14″ × 15″ (36×38cm) | 98 yds | 90 m | 1 |
| 18×18 Throw Pillow Cover | 18″ × 36″ (46×91cm) | 303 yds | 277 m | 3 |
| Dining Table Runner | 14″ × 72″ (36×183cm) | 472 yds | 432 m | 5 |
| Textured Floor Rug / Mat | 24″ × 36″ (61×91cm) | 404 yds | 369 m | 4 |
Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator
Crocheting 98 yards of Lemon Peel / Grit Stitch takes approximately 0.9 hours of active work. Calculate your handmade retail price below:
Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator
Compare All 6 Yarn Weights (Crossbody Shoulder Bag — Lemon Peel / Grit 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 (Crossbody Shoulder Bag — 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)