How Much Bulky / Chunky (#5) Yarn for a Lemon Peel / Grit Stitch Lapghan Blanket?

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If you are getting ready to crochet a Lapghan Blanket worked in the Lemon Peel / Grit Stitch (referred to in UK crochet patterns as Seed Stitch, in French as Point Écorce de Citron, and in Spanish as Punto Piel de Limón) 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 Lapghan Blanket measuring 36 inches wide by 48 inches long (91 cm × 122 cm), you will need approximately 1,150 yards (1,052 meters) of Bulky / Chunky (#5) yarn. Based on a standard 140-yard ball, that equals 9 skeins or roughly 817 grams with a 10% safety buffer built in.

Interactive Yardage & Skein Calculator — Lapghan Blanket

1,150Total Yards
1,052Total Meters
9Skeins to Buy
817gTotal Weight
10 hrsEst. Time

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

Using a specific commercial yarn brand for your Lapghan 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 Lapghan Blanket
Bernat Velvet 100% Polyester Velvet 315 yds (300g) 4 balls ($41.96 est.)
Lion Brand Hue + Me 80% Acrylic / 20% Wool 137 yds (125g) 9 balls ($67.41 est.)
Premier Parfait Chunky 100% Polyester Chenille 131 yds (100g) 9 balls ($49.41 est.)

Lemon Peel / Grit Stitch — Bulky / Chunky (#5) (25 Sizes Chart)

Recommended crochet hook size for Bulky / Chunky (#5): 6.5mm (K-10.5). Stitch consumption factor for Lemon Peel / Grit Stitch: 1.12x. 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) 719 yds 657 m 6
Receiving Blanket 40″ × 40″ (102×102cm) 1,064 yds 973 m 8
Stroller / Crib Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 1,150 yds 1,052 m 9
Lapghan Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 1,150 yds 1,052 m 9
Standard Throw Blanket 50″ × 60″ (127×152cm) 1,996 yds 1,825 m 15
Oversized Sofa Throw 60″ × 72″ (152×183cm) 2,874 yds 2,628 m 21
Twin Size Bed Blanket 66″ × 90″ (168×229cm) 3,952 yds 3,614 m 29
Full / Double Bed Blanket 80″ × 90″ (203×229cm) 4,790 yds 4,380 m 35
Queen Size Bed Blanket 90″ × 95″ (229×241cm) 5,688 yds 5,201 m 41
King Size Bed Blanket 108″ × 95″ (274×241cm) 6,826 yds 6,242 m 49
California King Blanket 104″ × 100″ (264×254cm) 6,919 yds 6,327 m 50
Classic Winter Scarf 7″ × 65″ (18×165cm) 303 yds 277 m 3
Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf 10″ × 60″ (25×152cm) 399 yds 365 m 3
Pocket Shawl / Wrap 20″ × 68″ (51×173cm) 905 yds 828 m 7
Baby Sweater / Cardigan 22″ × 18″ (56×46cm) 263 yds 240 m 2
Toddler Pullover Sweater 26″ × 22″ (66×56cm) 381 yds 348 m 3
Adult Everyday Cardigan 42″ × 28″ (107×71cm) 782 yds 715 m 6
Adult Oversized Sweater 48″ × 30″ (122×76cm) 958 yds 876 m 7
Summer Festival Crop Top 32″ × 16″ (81×41cm) 341 yds 312 m 3
Adult Ribbed Beanie Hat 20″ × 10″ (51×25cm) 133 yds 122 m 1
Mesh Market Tote Bag 16″ × 18″ (41×46cm) 192 yds 176 m 2
Crossbody Shoulder Bag 14″ × 15″ (36×38cm) 140 yds 128 m 1
18×18 Throw Pillow Cover 18″ × 36″ (46×91cm) 431 yds 394 m 4
Dining Table Runner 14″ × 72″ (36×183cm) 671 yds 614 m 5
Textured Floor Rug / Mat 24″ × 36″ (61×91cm) 575 yds 526 m 5

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

Crocheting 1,150 yards of Lemon Peel / Grit Stitch takes approximately 10 hours of active work. Calculate your handmade retail price below:

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

$58.50Yarn Cost
$212.50Fair Retail Price

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