How Much Bulky / Chunky (#5) Yarn for a Double Thick Thermal Stitch Queen Size Bed Blanket?

If you are getting ready to crochet a Queen Size Bed Blanket worked in the Double Thick Thermal Stitch (referred to in UK crochet patterns as Thermal sc, in French as Point Thermique Double, and in Spanish as Punto Térmico Doble) 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 Queen Size Bed Blanket measuring 90 inches wide by 95 inches long (229 cm × 241 cm), you will need approximately 9,142 yards (8,359 meters) of Bulky / Chunky (#5) yarn. Based on a standard 140-yard ball, that equals 66 skeins or roughly 6,491 grams with a 10% safety buffer built in.

Interactive Yardage & Skein Calculator — Queen Size Bed Blanket

9,142Total Yards
8,359Total Meters
66Skeins to Buy
6,491gTotal Weight
79.5 hrsEst. Time

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

Using a specific commercial yarn brand for your Queen 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 Queen Size Bed Blanket
Bernat Velvet 100% Polyester Velvet 315 yds (300g) 30 balls ($314.70 est.)
Lion Brand Hue + Me 80% Acrylic / 20% Wool 137 yds (125g) 67 balls ($501.83 est.)
Premier Parfait Chunky 100% Polyester Chenille 131 yds (100g) 70 balls ($384.30 est.)

Double Thick Thermal Stitch — Bulky / Chunky (#5) (25 Sizes Chart)

Recommended crochet hook size for Bulky / Chunky (#5): 6.5mm (K-10.5). Stitch consumption factor for Double Thick Thermal Stitch: 1.8x. 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) 1,155 yds 1,056 m 9
Receiving Blanket 40″ × 40″ (102×102cm) 1,711 yds 1,565 m 13
Stroller / Crib Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 1,848 yds 1,690 m 14
Lapghan Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 1,848 yds 1,690 m 14
Standard Throw Blanket 50″ × 60″ (127×152cm) 3,208 yds 2,933 m 23
Oversized Sofa Throw 60″ × 72″ (152×183cm) 4,619 yds 4,224 m 33
Twin Size Bed Blanket 66″ × 90″ (168×229cm) 6,351 yds 5,807 m 46
Full / Double Bed Blanket 80″ × 90″ (203×229cm) 7,698 yds 7,039 m 55
Queen Size Bed Blanket 90″ × 95″ (229×241cm) 9,142 yds 8,359 m 66
King Size Bed Blanket 108″ × 95″ (274×241cm) 10,970 yds 10,031 m 79
California King Blanket 104″ × 100″ (264×254cm) 11,120 yds 10,168 m 80
Classic Winter Scarf 7″ × 65″ (18×165cm) 486 yds 444 m 4
Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf 10″ × 60″ (25×152cm) 642 yds 587 m 5
Pocket Shawl / Wrap 20″ × 68″ (51×173cm) 1,454 yds 1,330 m 11
Baby Sweater / Cardigan 22″ × 18″ (56×46cm) 423 yds 387 m 4
Toddler Pullover Sweater 26″ × 22″ (66×56cm) 612 yds 560 m 5
Adult Everyday Cardigan 42″ × 28″ (107×71cm) 1,257 yds 1,149 m 9
Adult Oversized Sweater 48″ × 30″ (122×76cm) 1,540 yds 1,408 m 11
Summer Festival Crop Top 32″ × 16″ (81×41cm) 547 yds 500 m 4
Adult Ribbed Beanie Hat 20″ × 10″ (51×25cm) 214 yds 196 m 2
Mesh Market Tote Bag 16″ × 18″ (41×46cm) 308 yds 282 m 3
Crossbody Shoulder Bag 14″ × 15″ (36×38cm) 225 yds 206 m 2
18×18 Throw Pillow Cover 18″ × 36″ (46×91cm) 693 yds 634 m 5
Dining Table Runner 14″ × 72″ (36×183cm) 1,078 yds 986 m 8
Textured Floor Rug / Mat 24″ × 36″ (61×91cm) 924 yds 845 m 7

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

Crocheting 9,142 yards of Double Thick Thermal Stitch takes approximately 79.5 hours of active work. Calculate your handmade retail price below:

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

$429.00Yarn Cost
$1,625.50Fair Retail Price

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