How Much Super Bulky / Chenille (#6) Yarn for a Classic Granny Stripe Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf?

If you are getting ready to crochet a Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf worked in the Classic Granny Stripe (referred to in UK crochet patterns as Granny Cluster, in French as Rayures Granny, and in Spanish as Punto Granny a Rayas) 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 301 yards (275 meters) of Super Bulky / Chenille (#6) yarn. Based on a standard 108-yard ball, that equals 3 skeins or roughly 286 grams with a 10% safety buffer built in.

Interactive Yardage & Skein Calculator — Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf

301Total Yards
275Total Meters
3Skeins to Buy
286gTotal Weight
2.6 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.)

Classic Granny Stripe — 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 Granny Stripe: 1.2x. 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) 542 yds 496 m 6
Receiving Blanket 40″ × 40″ (102×102cm) 803 yds 734 m 8
Stroller / Crib Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 867 yds 793 m 9
Lapghan Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 867 yds 793 m 9
Standard Throw Blanket 50″ × 60″ (127×152cm) 1,505 yds 1,376 m 14
Oversized Sofa Throw 60″ × 72″ (152×183cm) 2,167 yds 1,982 m 21
Twin Size Bed Blanket 66″ × 90″ (168×229cm) 2,980 yds 2,725 m 28
Full / Double Bed Blanket 80″ × 90″ (203×229cm) 3,612 yds 3,303 m 34
Queen Size Bed Blanket 90″ × 95″ (229×241cm) 4,289 yds 3,922 m 40
King Size Bed Blanket 108″ × 95″ (274×241cm) 5,146 yds 4,706 m 48
California King Blanket 104″ × 100″ (264×254cm) 5,217 yds 4,770 m 49
Classic Winter Scarf 7″ × 65″ (18×165cm) 228 yds 208 m 3
Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf 10″ × 60″ (25×152cm) 301 yds 275 m 3
Pocket Shawl / Wrap 20″ × 68″ (51×173cm) 682 yds 624 m 7
Baby Sweater / Cardigan 22″ × 18″ (56×46cm) 199 yds 182 m 2
Toddler Pullover Sweater 26″ × 22″ (66×56cm) 287 yds 262 m 3
Adult Everyday Cardigan 42″ × 28″ (107×71cm) 590 yds 539 m 6
Adult Oversized Sweater 48″ × 30″ (122×76cm) 722 yds 660 m 7
Summer Festival Crop Top 32″ × 16″ (81×41cm) 257 yds 235 m 3
Adult Ribbed Beanie Hat 20″ × 10″ (51×25cm) 100 yds 91 m 1
Mesh Market Tote Bag 16″ × 18″ (41×46cm) 144 yds 132 m 2
Crossbody Shoulder Bag 14″ × 15″ (36×38cm) 105 yds 96 m 1
18×18 Throw Pillow Cover 18″ × 36″ (46×91cm) 325 yds 297 m 4
Dining Table Runner 14″ × 72″ (36×183cm) 506 yds 463 m 5
Textured Floor Rug / Mat 24″ × 36″ (61×91cm) 433 yds 396 m 5

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

Crocheting 301 yards of Classic Granny Stripe 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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