How Much Bulky / Chunky (#5) Yarn for a Feather Stitch Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf?

If you are getting ready to crochet a Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf worked in the Feather Stitch (referred to in UK crochet patterns as Feather Stitch, in French as Point Plume, and in Spanish as Punto Pluma) with Bulky / Chunky (#5) 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 552 yards (505 meters) of Bulky / Chunky (#5) yarn. Based on a standard 140-yard ball, that equals 4 skeins or roughly 392 grams with a 10% safety buffer built in.

Interactive Yardage & Skein Calculator — Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf

552Total Yards
505Total Meters
4Skeins to Buy
392gTotal Weight
4.8 hrsEst. Time

Best Yarn Brand Substitutes & Skein Converter (Bulky / Chunky (#5))

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 Bulky / Chunky (#5) yarns, or click any yarn to view its full substitution guide:

Yarn Brand Fiber Yards / Ball Balls Needed for Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf
Bernat Velvet 100% Polyester Velvet 315 yds (300g) 2 balls ($20.98 est.)
Lion Brand Hue + Me 80% Acrylic / 20% Wool 137 yds (125g) 5 balls ($37.45 est.)
Premier Parfait Chunky 100% Polyester Chenille 131 yds (100g) 5 balls ($27.45 est.)

Feather Stitch — Bulky / Chunky (#5) (25 Sizes Chart)

Recommended crochet hook size for Bulky / Chunky (#5): 6.5mm (K-10.5). Stitch consumption factor for Feather Stitch: 1.55x. 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) 994 yds 909 m 8
Receiving Blanket 40″ × 40″ (102×102cm) 1,473 yds 1,347 m 11
Stroller / Crib Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 1,591 yds 1,455 m 12
Lapghan Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 1,591 yds 1,455 m 12
Standard Throw Blanket 50″ × 60″ (127×152cm) 2,762 yds 2,526 m 20
Oversized Sofa Throw 60″ × 72″ (152×183cm) 3,977 yds 3,637 m 29
Twin Size Bed Blanket 66″ × 90″ (168×229cm) 5,469 yds 5,001 m 40
Full / Double Bed Blanket 80″ × 90″ (203×229cm) 6,629 yds 6,062 m 48
Queen Size Bed Blanket 90″ × 95″ (229×241cm) 7,872 yds 7,198 m 57
King Size Bed Blanket 108″ × 95″ (274×241cm) 9,446 yds 8,637 m 68
California King Blanket 104″ × 100″ (264×254cm) 9,575 yds 8,755 m 69
Classic Winter Scarf 7″ × 65″ (18×165cm) 419 yds 383 m 3
Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf 10″ × 60″ (25×152cm) 552 yds 505 m 4
Pocket Shawl / Wrap 20″ × 68″ (51×173cm) 1,252 yds 1,145 m 9
Baby Sweater / Cardigan 22″ × 18″ (56×46cm) 365 yds 334 m 3
Toddler Pullover Sweater 26″ × 22″ (66×56cm) 527 yds 482 m 4
Adult Everyday Cardigan 42″ × 28″ (107×71cm) 1,083 yds 990 m 8
Adult Oversized Sweater 48″ × 30″ (122×76cm) 1,326 yds 1,212 m 10
Summer Festival Crop Top 32″ × 16″ (81×41cm) 471 yds 431 m 4
Adult Ribbed Beanie Hat 20″ × 10″ (51×25cm) 184 yds 168 m 2
Mesh Market Tote Bag 16″ × 18″ (41×46cm) 265 yds 242 m 2
Crossbody Shoulder Bag 14″ × 15″ (36×38cm) 193 yds 176 m 2
18×18 Throw Pillow Cover 18″ × 36″ (46×91cm) 597 yds 546 m 5
Dining Table Runner 14″ × 72″ (36×183cm) 928 yds 849 m 7
Textured Floor Rug / Mat 24″ × 36″ (61×91cm) 795 yds 727 m 6

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

Crocheting 552 yards of Feather Stitch takes approximately 4.8 hours of active work. Calculate your handmade retail price below:

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

$26.00Yarn Cost
$102.00Fair Retail Price

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