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

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If you are getting ready to crochet a Queen Size Bed Blanket worked in the Popcorn Stitch (referred to in UK crochet patterns as Popcorn Stitch, in French as Point Popcorn, and in Spanish as Punto Popcorn / Palomita) 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 9,650 yards (8,824 meters) of Bulky / Chunky (#5) yarn. Based on a standard 140-yard ball, that equals 69 skeins or roughly 6,852 grams with a 10% safety buffer built in.

Interactive Yardage & Skein Calculator — Queen Size Bed Blanket

9,650Total Yards
8,824Total Meters
69Skeins to Buy
6,852gTotal Weight
83.9 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) 31 balls ($325.19 est.)
Lion Brand Hue + Me 80% Acrylic / 20% Wool 137 yds (125g) 71 balls ($531.79 est.)
Premier Parfait Chunky 100% Polyester Chenille 131 yds (100g) 74 balls ($406.26 est.)

Popcorn Stitch — Bulky / Chunky (#5) (25 Sizes Chart)

Recommended crochet hook size for Bulky / Chunky (#5): 6.5mm (K-10.5). Stitch consumption factor for Popcorn Stitch: 1.9x. 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) 1,219 yds 1,115 m 9
Receiving Blanket 40″ × 40″ (102×102cm) 1,806 yds 1,651 m 13
Stroller / Crib Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 1,950 yds 1,783 m 14
Lapghan Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 1,950 yds 1,783 m 14
Standard Throw Blanket 50″ × 60″ (127×152cm) 3,386 yds 3,096 m 25
Oversized Sofa Throw 60″ × 72″ (152×183cm) 4,876 yds 4,459 m 35
Twin Size Bed Blanket 66″ × 90″ (168×229cm) 6,704 yds 6,130 m 48
Full / Double Bed Blanket 80″ × 90″ (203×229cm) 8,126 yds 7,430 m 59
Queen Size Bed Blanket 90″ × 95″ (229×241cm) 9,650 yds 8,824 m 69
King Size Bed Blanket 108″ × 95″ (274×241cm) 11,579 yds 10,588 m 83
California King Blanket 104″ × 100″ (264×254cm) 11,737 yds 10,732 m 84
Classic Winter Scarf 7″ × 65″ (18×165cm) 514 yds 470 m 4
Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf 10″ × 60″ (25×152cm) 677 yds 619 m 5
Pocket Shawl / Wrap 20″ × 68″ (51×173cm) 1,535 yds 1,404 m 11
Baby Sweater / Cardigan 22″ × 18″ (56×46cm) 447 yds 409 m 4
Toddler Pullover Sweater 26″ × 22″ (66×56cm) 646 yds 591 m 5
Adult Everyday Cardigan 42″ × 28″ (107×71cm) 1,327 yds 1,213 m 10
Adult Oversized Sweater 48″ × 30″ (122×76cm) 1,625 yds 1,486 m 12
Summer Festival Crop Top 32″ × 16″ (81×41cm) 578 yds 529 m 5
Adult Ribbed Beanie Hat 20″ × 10″ (51×25cm) 226 yds 207 m 2
Mesh Market Tote Bag 16″ × 18″ (41×46cm) 325 yds 297 m 3
Crossbody Shoulder Bag 14″ × 15″ (36×38cm) 237 yds 217 m 2
18×18 Throw Pillow Cover 18″ × 36″ (46×91cm) 731 yds 668 m 6
Dining Table Runner 14″ × 72″ (36×183cm) 1,138 yds 1,041 m 9
Textured Floor Rug / Mat 24″ × 36″ (61×91cm) 975 yds 892 m 7

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

Crocheting 9,650 yards of Popcorn Stitch takes approximately 83.9 hours of active work. Calculate your handmade retail price below:

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

$448.50Yarn Cost
$1,711.00Fair Retail Price

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