How Much Worsted / Medium (#4) Yarn for a Bobble Stitch Oversized Sofa Throw?

If you are getting ready to crochet a Oversized Sofa Throw worked in the Bobble Stitch (referred to in UK crochet patterns as Bobble Stitch, in French as Point Noppe (Bobble), and in Spanish as Punto Burbuja / Garbanzo) with Worsted / Medium (#4) yarn, calculating your total yardage before buying ensures all of your skeins come from the exact same dye lot.

For a standard Oversized Sofa Throw measuring 60 inches wide by 72 inches long (152 cm × 183 cm), you will need approximately 6,330 yards (5,788 meters) of Worsted / Medium (#4) yarn. Based on a standard 220-yard ball, that equals 29 skeins or roughly 2,849 grams with a 10% safety buffer built in.

Interactive Yardage & Skein Calculator — Oversized Sofa Throw

6,330Total Yards
5,788Total Meters
29Skeins to Buy
2,849gTotal Weight
55 hrsEst. Time

Best Yarn Brand Substitutes & Skein Converter (Worsted / Medium (#4))

Using a specific commercial yarn brand for your Oversized Sofa Throw? Check the table below to see exactly how many balls you need for popular Worsted / Medium (#4) yarns, or click any yarn to view its full substitution guide:

Yarn Brand Fiber Yards / Ball Balls Needed for Oversized Sofa Throw
Red Heart Super Saver 100% Acrylic 364 yds (198g) 18 balls ($89.82 est.)
Caron Simply Soft 100% Acrylic 315 yds (170g) 21 balls ($115.29 est.)
Caron One Pound 100% Acrylic 812 yds (454g) 8 balls ($95.92 est.)
Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton 100% Mercerized Cotton 186 yds (100g) 35 balls ($209.65 est.)
Lily Sugar’n Cream Cotton 100% USA Grown Cotton 120 yds (71g) 53 balls ($158.47 est.)
Stylecraft Special Aran 100% Premium Acrylic 214 yds (100g) 30 balls ($110.70 est.)
Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran 100% Pure Cotton 93 yds (50g) 69 balls ($240.81 est.)
DROPS Paris Cotton 100% Combed Cotton 82 yds (50g) 78 balls ($171.60 est.)
DROPS Nepal Aran 65% Wool / 35% Alpaca 82 yds (50g) 78 balls ($265.20 est.)
DROPS Air Blown Alpaca 65% Alpaca / 28% Polyamide / 7% Wool 164 yds (50g) 39 balls ($230.10 est.)
Premier Basix Worsted 100% Acrylic 359 yds (200g) 18 balls ($80.82 est.)
I Love This Yarn! Medium 100% Soft Acrylic 355 yds (199g) 18 balls ($95.22 est.)

Bobble Stitch — Worsted / Medium (#4) (25 Sizes Chart)

Recommended crochet hook size for Worsted / Medium (#4): 5.0mm (H-8). Stitch consumption factor for Bobble Stitch: 1.85x. 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) 1,582 yds 1,447 m 8
Receiving Blanket 40″ × 40″ (102×102cm) 2,344 yds 2,143 m 11
Stroller / Crib Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 2,532 yds 2,315 m 12
Lapghan Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 2,532 yds 2,315 m 12
Standard Throw Blanket 50″ × 60″ (127×152cm) 4,396 yds 4,020 m 20
Oversized Sofa Throw 60″ × 72″ (152×183cm) 6,330 yds 5,788 m 29
Twin Size Bed Blanket 66″ × 90″ (168×229cm) 8,703 yds 7,958 m 40
Full / Double Bed Blanket 80″ × 90″ (203×229cm) 10,549 yds 9,646 m 48
Queen Size Bed Blanket 90″ × 95″ (229×241cm) 12,527 yds 11,455 m 57
King Size Bed Blanket 108″ × 95″ (274×241cm) 15,033 yds 13,746 m 69
California King Blanket 104″ × 100″ (264×254cm) 15,238 yds 13,934 m 70
Classic Winter Scarf 7″ × 65″ (18×165cm) 667 yds 610 m 4
Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf 10″ × 60″ (25×152cm) 879 yds 804 m 4
Pocket Shawl / Wrap 20″ × 68″ (51×173cm) 1,993 yds 1,822 m 10
Baby Sweater / Cardigan 22″ × 18″ (56×46cm) 580 yds 530 m 3
Toddler Pullover Sweater 26″ × 22″ (66×56cm) 838 yds 766 m 4
Adult Everyday Cardigan 42″ × 28″ (107×71cm) 1,723 yds 1,576 m 8
Adult Oversized Sweater 48″ × 30″ (122×76cm) 2,110 yds 1,929 m 10
Summer Festival Crop Top 32″ × 16″ (81×41cm) 750 yds 686 m 4
Adult Ribbed Beanie Hat 20″ × 10″ (51×25cm) 293 yds 268 m 2
Mesh Market Tote Bag 16″ × 18″ (41×46cm) 422 yds 386 m 2
Crossbody Shoulder Bag 14″ × 15″ (36×38cm) 308 yds 282 m 2
18×18 Throw Pillow Cover 18″ × 36″ (46×91cm) 949 yds 868 m 5
Dining Table Runner 14″ × 72″ (36×183cm) 1,477 yds 1,351 m 7
Textured Floor Rug / Mat 24″ × 36″ (61×91cm) 1,266 yds 1,158 m 6

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

Crocheting 6,330 yards of Bobble Stitch takes approximately 55 hours of active work. Calculate your handmade retail price below:

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

$188.50Yarn Cost
$1,017.50Fair Retail Price

Compare All 6 Yarn Weights (Oversized Sofa Throw — Bobble Stitch)

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