If you are getting ready to crochet a King Size Bed Blanket worked in the Tunisian Knit Stitch (Tks) (referred to in UK crochet patterns as Tunisian Knit, in French as Point Tunisien Tricot, and in Spanish as Punto Tunecino Derecho) 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 King Size Bed Blanket measuring 108 inches wide by 95 inches long (274 cm × 241 cm), you will need approximately 9,020 yards (8,248 meters) of Bulky / Chunky (#5) yarn. Based on a standard 140-yard ball, that equals 65 skeins or roughly 6,404 grams with a 10% safety buffer built in.
Interactive Yardage & Skein Calculator — King Size Bed Blanket
Best Yarn Brand Substitutes & Skein Converter (Bulky / Chunky (#5))
Using a specific commercial yarn brand for your King Size Bed Blanket? 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 King Size Bed Blanket |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bernat Velvet | 100% Polyester Velvet | 315 yds (300g) | 29 balls ($304.21 est.) |
| Lion Brand Hue + Me | 80% Acrylic / 20% Wool | 137 yds (125g) | 66 balls ($494.34 est.) |
| Premier Parfait Chunky | 100% Polyester Chenille | 131 yds (100g) | 69 balls ($378.81 est.) |
Tunisian Knit Stitch (Tks) — Bulky / Chunky (#5) (25 Sizes Chart)
Recommended crochet hook size for Bulky / Chunky (#5): 6.5mm (K-10.5). Stitch consumption factor for Tunisian Knit Stitch (Tks): 1.48x. 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) | 949 yds | 868 m | 7 |
| Receiving Blanket | 40″ × 40″ (102×102cm) | 1,407 yds | 1,287 m | 11 |
| Stroller / Crib Blanket | 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) | 1,519 yds | 1,389 m | 11 |
| Lapghan Blanket | 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) | 1,519 yds | 1,389 m | 11 |
| Standard Throw Blanket | 50″ × 60″ (127×152cm) | 2,637 yds | 2,411 m | 19 |
| Oversized Sofa Throw | 60″ × 72″ (152×183cm) | 3,798 yds | 3,473 m | 28 |
| Twin Size Bed Blanket | 66″ × 90″ (168×229cm) | 5,222 yds | 4,775 m | 38 |
| Full / Double Bed Blanket | 80″ × 90″ (203×229cm) | 6,330 yds | 5,788 m | 46 |
| Queen Size Bed Blanket | 90″ × 95″ (229×241cm) | 7,516 yds | 6,873 m | 54 |
| King Size Bed Blanket | 108″ × 95″ (274×241cm) | 9,020 yds | 8,248 m | 65 |
| California King Blanket | 104″ × 100″ (264×254cm) | 9,143 yds | 8,360 m | 66 |
| Classic Winter Scarf | 7″ × 65″ (18×165cm) | 400 yds | 366 m | 3 |
| Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf | 10″ × 60″ (25×152cm) | 527 yds | 482 m | 4 |
| Pocket Shawl / Wrap | 20″ × 68″ (51×173cm) | 1,196 yds | 1,094 m | 9 |
| Baby Sweater / Cardigan | 22″ × 18″ (56×46cm) | 348 yds | 318 m | 3 |
| Toddler Pullover Sweater | 26″ × 22″ (66×56cm) | 503 yds | 460 m | 4 |
| Adult Everyday Cardigan | 42″ × 28″ (107×71cm) | 1,034 yds | 945 m | 8 |
| Adult Oversized Sweater | 48″ × 30″ (122×76cm) | 1,266 yds | 1,158 m | 10 |
| Summer Festival Crop Top | 32″ × 16″ (81×41cm) | 450 yds | 411 m | 4 |
| Adult Ribbed Beanie Hat | 20″ × 10″ (51×25cm) | 176 yds | 161 m | 2 |
| Mesh Market Tote Bag | 16″ × 18″ (41×46cm) | 253 yds | 231 m | 2 |
| Crossbody Shoulder Bag | 14″ × 15″ (36×38cm) | 185 yds | 169 m | 2 |
| 18×18 Throw Pillow Cover | 18″ × 36″ (46×91cm) | 570 yds | 521 m | 5 |
| Dining Table Runner | 14″ × 72″ (36×183cm) | 886 yds | 810 m | 7 |
| Textured Floor Rug / Mat | 24″ × 36″ (61×91cm) | 760 yds | 695 m | 6 |
Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator
Crocheting 9,020 yards of Tunisian Knit Stitch (Tks) takes approximately 78.4 hours of active work. Calculate your handmade retail price below:
Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator
Compare All 6 Yarn Weights (King Size Bed Blanket — Tunisian Knit Stitch (Tks))
- 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 (King Size Bed Blanket — Bulky / Chunky (#5))
- 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)