If you are getting ready to crochet a Adult Oversized Sweater worked in the Feather Stitch (referred to in UK crochet patterns as Feather Stitch, in French as Point Plume, and in Spanish as Punto Pluma) 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 Adult Oversized Sweater measuring 48 inches wide by 30 inches long (122 cm × 76 cm), you will need approximately 933 yards (853 meters) of Super Bulky / Chenille (#6) yarn. Based on a standard 108-yard ball, that equals 9 skeins or roughly 886 grams with a 10% safety buffer built in.
Interactive Yardage & Skein Calculator — Adult Oversized Sweater
Best Yarn Brand Substitutes & Skein Converter (Super Bulky / Chenille (#6))
Using a specific commercial yarn brand for your Adult Oversized Sweater? 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 Adult Oversized Sweater |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bernat Blanket | 100% Chenille Polyester | 220 yds (300g) | 5 balls ($54.95 est.) |
| Bernat Baby Blanket | 100% Chenille Polyester | 220 yds (300g) | 5 balls ($54.95 est.) |
| Bernat Softee Chunky | 100% Acrylic | 108 yds (100g) | 9 balls ($53.91 est.) |
| Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick | 80% Acrylic / 20% Wool | 106 yds (170g) | 9 balls ($80.91 est.) |
| Alize Velluto Plush Chenille | 100% Micro-Polyester | 74 yds (100g) | 13 balls ($58.50 est.) |
| Himalaya Dolphin Baby Plush | 100% Micropolyester | 131 yds (100g) | 8 balls ($39.92 est.) |
Feather Stitch — 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 Feather Stitch: 1.55x. 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) | 700 yds | 640 m | 7 |
| Receiving Blanket | 40″ × 40″ (102×102cm) | 1,037 yds | 948 m | 10 |
| Stroller / Crib Blanket | 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) | 1,120 yds | 1,024 m | 11 |
| Lapghan Blanket | 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) | 1,120 yds | 1,024 m | 11 |
| Standard Throw Blanket | 50″ × 60″ (127×152cm) | 1,944 yds | 1,778 m | 18 |
| Oversized Sofa Throw | 60″ × 72″ (152×183cm) | 2,799 yds | 2,559 m | 26 |
| Twin Size Bed Blanket | 66″ × 90″ (168×229cm) | 3,849 yds | 3,520 m | 36 |
| Full / Double Bed Blanket | 80″ × 90″ (203×229cm) | 4,665 yds | 4,266 m | 44 |
| Queen Size Bed Blanket | 90″ × 95″ (229×241cm) | 5,540 yds | 5,066 m | 52 |
| King Size Bed Blanket | 108″ × 95″ (274×241cm) | 6,647 yds | 6,078 m | 62 |
| California King Blanket | 104″ × 100″ (264×254cm) | 6,738 yds | 6,161 m | 63 |
| Classic Winter Scarf | 7″ × 65″ (18×165cm) | 295 yds | 270 m | 3 |
| Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf | 10″ × 60″ (25×152cm) | 389 yds | 356 m | 4 |
| Pocket Shawl / Wrap | 20″ × 68″ (51×173cm) | 881 yds | 806 m | 9 |
| Baby Sweater / Cardigan | 22″ × 18″ (56×46cm) | 257 yds | 235 m | 3 |
| Toddler Pullover Sweater | 26″ × 22″ (66×56cm) | 371 yds | 339 m | 4 |
| Adult Everyday Cardigan | 42″ × 28″ (107×71cm) | 762 yds | 697 m | 8 |
| Adult Oversized Sweater | 48″ × 30″ (122×76cm) | 933 yds | 853 m | 9 |
| Summer Festival Crop Top | 32″ × 16″ (81×41cm) | 332 yds | 304 m | 4 |
| Adult Ribbed Beanie Hat | 20″ × 10″ (51×25cm) | 130 yds | 119 m | 2 |
| Mesh Market Tote Bag | 16″ × 18″ (41×46cm) | 187 yds | 171 m | 2 |
| Crossbody Shoulder Bag | 14″ × 15″ (36×38cm) | 136 yds | 124 m | 2 |
| 18×18 Throw Pillow Cover | 18″ × 36″ (46×91cm) | 420 yds | 384 m | 4 |
| Dining Table Runner | 14″ × 72″ (36×183cm) | 653 yds | 597 m | 7 |
| Textured Floor Rug / Mat | 24″ × 36″ (61×91cm) | 560 yds | 512 m | 6 |
Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator
Crocheting 933 yards of Feather Stitch takes approximately 8.1 hours of active work. Calculate your handmade retail price below:
Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator
Compare All 6 Yarn Weights (Adult Oversized Sweater — Feather Stitch)
- 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 (Adult Oversized Sweater — Super Bulky / Chenille (#6))
- 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)