How Much Bulky / Chunky (#5) Yarn for a Treble Crochet (tr) Lapghan Blanket?

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If you are getting ready to crochet a Lapghan Blanket worked in the Treble Crochet (tr) (referred to in UK crochet patterns as Double Treble (dtr), in French as Double Bride (db), and in Spanish as Punto Alto Doble (pad)) 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 1,355 yards (1,239 meters) of Bulky / Chunky (#5) yarn. Based on a standard 140-yard ball, that equals 10 skeins or roughly 962 grams with a 10% safety buffer built in.

Interactive Yardage & Skein Calculator — Lapghan Blanket

1,355Total Yards
1,239Total Meters
10Skeins to Buy
962gTotal Weight
11.8 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) 5 balls ($52.45 est.)
Lion Brand Hue + Me 80% Acrylic / 20% Wool 137 yds (125g) 10 balls ($74.90 est.)
Premier Parfait Chunky 100% Polyester Chenille 131 yds (100g) 11 balls ($60.39 est.)

Treble Crochet (tr) — Bulky / Chunky (#5) (25 Sizes Chart)

Recommended crochet hook size for Bulky / Chunky (#5): 6.5mm (K-10.5). Stitch consumption factor for Treble Crochet (tr): 1.32x. 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) 847 yds 774 m 7
Receiving Blanket 40″ × 40″ (102×102cm) 1,255 yds 1,148 m 9
Stroller / Crib Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 1,355 yds 1,239 m 10
Lapghan Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 1,355 yds 1,239 m 10
Standard Throw Blanket 50″ × 60″ (127×152cm) 2,352 yds 2,151 m 17
Oversized Sofa Throw 60″ × 72″ (152×183cm) 3,387 yds 3,097 m 25
Twin Size Bed Blanket 66″ × 90″ (168×229cm) 4,657 yds 4,258 m 34
Full / Double Bed Blanket 80″ × 90″ (203×229cm) 5,645 yds 5,162 m 41
Queen Size Bed Blanket 90″ × 95″ (229×241cm) 6,704 yds 6,130 m 48
King Size Bed Blanket 108″ × 95″ (274×241cm) 8,045 yds 7,356 m 58
California King Blanket 104″ × 100″ (264×254cm) 8,154 yds 7,456 m 59
Classic Winter Scarf 7″ × 65″ (18×165cm) 357 yds 326 m 3
Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf 10″ × 60″ (25×152cm) 470 yds 430 m 4
Pocket Shawl / Wrap 20″ × 68″ (51×173cm) 1,066 yds 975 m 8
Baby Sweater / Cardigan 22″ × 18″ (56×46cm) 310 yds 283 m 3
Toddler Pullover Sweater 26″ × 22″ (66×56cm) 448 yds 410 m 4
Adult Everyday Cardigan 42″ × 28″ (107×71cm) 922 yds 843 m 7
Adult Oversized Sweater 48″ × 30″ (122×76cm) 1,129 yds 1,032 m 9
Summer Festival Crop Top 32″ × 16″ (81×41cm) 401 yds 367 m 3
Adult Ribbed Beanie Hat 20″ × 10″ (51×25cm) 157 yds 144 m 2
Mesh Market Tote Bag 16″ × 18″ (41×46cm) 226 yds 207 m 2
Crossbody Shoulder Bag 14″ × 15″ (36×38cm) 165 yds 151 m 2
18×18 Throw Pillow Cover 18″ × 36″ (46×91cm) 508 yds 465 m 4
Dining Table Runner 14″ × 72″ (36×183cm) 790 yds 722 m 6
Textured Floor Rug / Mat 24″ × 36″ (61×91cm) 677 yds 619 m 5

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

Crocheting 1,355 yards of Treble Crochet (tr) takes approximately 11.8 hours of active work. Calculate your handmade retail price below:

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

$65.00Yarn Cost
$246.00Fair Retail Price

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