How Much Super Bulky / Chenille (#6) Yarn for a Modern Block Stitch Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf?

If you are getting ready to crochet a Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf worked in the Modern Block Stitch (referred to in UK crochet patterns as Block Stitch, in French as Point Bloc Moderne, and in Spanish as Punto Bloque) 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 Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf measuring 10 inches wide by 60 inches long (25 cm × 152 cm), you will need approximately 306 yards (280 meters) of Super Bulky / Chenille (#6) yarn. Based on a standard 108-yard ball, that equals 3 skeins or roughly 291 grams with a 10% safety buffer built in.

Interactive Yardage & Skein Calculator — Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf

306Total Yards
280Total Meters
3Skeins to Buy
291gTotal Weight
2.7 hrsEst. Time

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

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 Super Bulky / Chenille (#6) yarns, or click any yarn to view its full substitution guide:

Yarn Brand Fiber Yards / Ball Balls Needed for Chunky Infinity Cowl 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) 5 balls ($22.50 est.)
Himalaya Dolphin Baby Plush 100% Micropolyester 131 yds (100g) 3 balls ($14.97 est.)

Modern Block 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 Modern Block Stitch: 1.22x. 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) 551 yds 504 m 6
Receiving Blanket 40″ × 40″ (102×102cm) 816 yds 746 m 8
Stroller / Crib Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 881 yds 806 m 9
Lapghan Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 881 yds 806 m 9
Standard Throw Blanket 50″ × 60″ (127×152cm) 1,530 yds 1,399 m 15
Oversized Sofa Throw 60″ × 72″ (152×183cm) 2,203 yds 2,014 m 21
Twin Size Bed Blanket 66″ × 90″ (168×229cm) 3,029 yds 2,770 m 29
Full / Double Bed Blanket 80″ × 90″ (203×229cm) 3,672 yds 3,358 m 34
Queen Size Bed Blanket 90″ × 95″ (229×241cm) 4,360 yds 3,987 m 41
King Size Bed Blanket 108″ × 95″ (274×241cm) 5,232 yds 4,784 m 49
California King Blanket 104″ × 100″ (264×254cm) 5,304 yds 4,850 m 50
Classic Winter Scarf 7″ × 65″ (18×165cm) 232 yds 212 m 3
Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf 10″ × 60″ (25×152cm) 306 yds 280 m 3
Pocket Shawl / Wrap 20″ × 68″ (51×173cm) 694 yds 635 m 7
Baby Sweater / Cardigan 22″ × 18″ (56×46cm) 202 yds 185 m 2
Toddler Pullover Sweater 26″ × 22″ (66×56cm) 292 yds 267 m 3
Adult Everyday Cardigan 42″ × 28″ (107×71cm) 600 yds 549 m 6
Adult Oversized Sweater 48″ × 30″ (122×76cm) 734 yds 671 m 7
Summer Festival Crop Top 32″ × 16″ (81×41cm) 261 yds 239 m 3
Adult Ribbed Beanie Hat 20″ × 10″ (51×25cm) 102 yds 93 m 1
Mesh Market Tote Bag 16″ × 18″ (41×46cm) 147 yds 134 m 2
Crossbody Shoulder Bag 14″ × 15″ (36×38cm) 107 yds 98 m 1
18×18 Throw Pillow Cover 18″ × 36″ (46×91cm) 330 yds 302 m 4
Dining Table Runner 14″ × 72″ (36×183cm) 514 yds 470 m 5
Textured Floor Rug / Mat 24″ × 36″ (61×91cm) 441 yds 403 m 5

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

Crocheting 306 yards of Modern Block 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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