If you are getting ready to crochet a Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf 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 Worsted / Medium (#4) yarn, calculating your total yardage before buying ensures all of your skeins come from the exact same dye lot.
For a standard Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf measuring 10 inches wide by 60 inches long (25 cm × 152 cm), you will need approximately 689 yards (630 meters) of Worsted / Medium (#4) yarn. Based on a standard 220-yard ball, that equals 4 skeins or roughly 310 grams with a 10% safety buffer built in.
Interactive Yardage & Skein Calculator — Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf
Best Yarn Brand Substitutes & Skein Converter (Worsted / Medium (#4))
Using a specific commercial yarn brand for your Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf? Check the table below to see exactly how many balls you need for popular Worsted / Medium (#4) yarns, or click any yarn to view its full substitution guide:
| Yarn Brand | Fiber | Yards / Ball | Balls Needed for Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Heart Super Saver | 100% Acrylic | 364 yds (198g) | 2 balls ($9.98 est.) |
| Caron Simply Soft | 100% Acrylic | 315 yds (170g) | 3 balls ($16.47 est.) |
| Caron One Pound | 100% Acrylic | 812 yds (454g) | 1 balls ($11.99 est.) |
| Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton | 100% Mercerized Cotton | 186 yds (100g) | 4 balls ($23.96 est.) |
| Lily Sugar’n Cream Cotton | 100% USA Grown Cotton | 120 yds (71g) | 6 balls ($17.94 est.) |
| Stylecraft Special Aran | 100% Premium Acrylic | 214 yds (100g) | 4 balls ($14.76 est.) |
| Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran | 100% Pure Cotton | 93 yds (50g) | 8 balls ($27.92 est.) |
| DROPS Paris Cotton | 100% Combed Cotton | 82 yds (50g) | 9 balls ($19.80 est.) |
| DROPS Nepal Aran | 65% Wool / 35% Alpaca | 82 yds (50g) | 9 balls ($30.60 est.) |
| DROPS Air Blown Alpaca | 65% Alpaca / 28% Polyamide / 7% Wool | 164 yds (50g) | 5 balls ($29.50 est.) |
| Premier Basix Worsted | 100% Acrylic | 359 yds (200g) | 2 balls ($8.98 est.) |
| I Love This Yarn! Medium | 100% Soft Acrylic | 355 yds (199g) | 2 balls ($10.58 est.) |
Alpine Stitch — Worsted / Medium (#4) (25 Sizes Chart)
Recommended crochet hook size for Worsted / Medium (#4): 5.0mm (H-8). 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) | 1,240 yds | 1,134 m | 6 |
| Receiving Blanket | 40″ × 40″ (102×102cm) | 1,837 yds | 1,680 m | 9 |
| Stroller / Crib Blanket | 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) | 1,984 yds | 1,814 m | 10 |
| Lapghan Blanket | 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) | 1,984 yds | 1,814 m | 10 |
| Standard Throw Blanket | 50″ × 60″ (127×152cm) | 3,445 yds | 3,150 m | 16 |
| Oversized Sofa Throw | 60″ × 72″ (152×183cm) | 4,961 yds | 4,536 m | 23 |
| Twin Size Bed Blanket | 66″ × 90″ (168×229cm) | 6,821 yds | 6,237 m | 32 |
| Full / Double Bed Blanket | 80″ × 90″ (203×229cm) | 8,268 yds | 7,560 m | 38 |
| Queen Size Bed Blanket | 90″ × 95″ (229×241cm) | 9,819 yds | 8,978 m | 45 |
| King Size Bed Blanket | 108″ × 95″ (274×241cm) | 11,783 yds | 10,774 m | 54 |
| California King Blanket | 104″ × 100″ (264×254cm) | 11,943 yds | 10,921 m | 55 |
| Classic Winter Scarf | 7″ × 65″ (18×165cm) | 523 yds | 478 m | 3 |
| Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf | 10″ × 60″ (25×152cm) | 689 yds | 630 m | 4 |
| Pocket Shawl / Wrap | 20″ × 68″ (51×173cm) | 1,562 yds | 1,428 m | 8 |
| Baby Sweater / Cardigan | 22″ × 18″ (56×46cm) | 455 yds | 416 m | 3 |
| Toddler Pullover Sweater | 26″ × 22″ (66×56cm) | 657 yds | 601 m | 3 |
| Adult Everyday Cardigan | 42″ × 28″ (107×71cm) | 1,351 yds | 1,235 m | 7 |
| Adult Oversized Sweater | 48″ × 30″ (122×76cm) | 1,654 yds | 1,512 m | 8 |
| Summer Festival Crop Top | 32″ × 16″ (81×41cm) | 588 yds | 538 m | 3 |
| Adult Ribbed Beanie Hat | 20″ × 10″ (51×25cm) | 230 yds | 210 m | 2 |
| Mesh Market Tote Bag | 16″ × 18″ (41×46cm) | 331 yds | 303 m | 2 |
| Crossbody Shoulder Bag | 14″ × 15″ (36×38cm) | 241 yds | 220 m | 2 |
| 18×18 Throw Pillow Cover | 18″ × 36″ (46×91cm) | 744 yds | 680 m | 4 |
| Dining Table Runner | 14″ × 72″ (36×183cm) | 1,158 yds | 1,059 m | 6 |
| Textured Floor Rug / Mat | 24″ × 36″ (61×91cm) | 992 yds | 907 m | 5 |
Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator
Crocheting 689 yards of Alpine Stitch takes approximately 6 hours of active work. Calculate your handmade retail price below:
Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator
Compare All 6 Yarn Weights (Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf — Alpine 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 (Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf — Worsted / Medium (#4))
- 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)