How Much Super Bulky / Chenille (#6) Yarn for a Popcorn Stitch Queen Size Bed Blanket?

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 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 Queen Size Bed Blanket measuring 90 inches wide by 95 inches long (229 cm × 241 cm), you will need approximately 6,790 yards (6,209 meters) of Super Bulky / Chenille (#6) yarn. Based on a standard 108-yard ball, that equals 63 skeins or roughly 6,451 grams with a 10% safety buffer built in.

Interactive Yardage & Skein Calculator — Queen Size Bed Blanket

6,790Total Yards
6,209Total Meters
63Skeins to Buy
6,451gTotal Weight
59 hrsEst. Time

Best Yarn Brand Substitutes & Skein Converter (Super Bulky / Chenille (#6))

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 Super Bulky / Chenille (#6) yarns, or click any yarn to view its full substitution guide:

Yarn Brand Fiber Yards / Ball Balls Needed for Queen Size Bed Blanket
Bernat Blanket 100% Chenille Polyester 220 yds (300g) 31 balls ($340.69 est.)
Bernat Baby Blanket 100% Chenille Polyester 220 yds (300g) 31 balls ($340.69 est.)
Bernat Softee Chunky 100% Acrylic 108 yds (100g) 63 balls ($377.37 est.)
Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick 80% Acrylic / 20% Wool 106 yds (170g) 65 balls ($584.35 est.)
Alize Velluto Plush Chenille 100% Micro-Polyester 74 yds (100g) 92 balls ($414.00 est.)
Himalaya Dolphin Baby Plush 100% Micropolyester 131 yds (100g) 52 balls ($259.48 est.)

Popcorn 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 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) 858 yds 785 m 8
Receiving Blanket 40″ × 40″ (102×102cm) 1,271 yds 1,162 m 12
Stroller / Crib Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 1,372 yds 1,255 m 13
Lapghan Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 1,372 yds 1,255 m 13
Standard Throw Blanket 50″ × 60″ (127×152cm) 2,383 yds 2,179 m 23
Oversized Sofa Throw 60″ × 72″ (152×183cm) 3,431 yds 3,137 m 32
Twin Size Bed Blanket 66″ × 90″ (168×229cm) 4,718 yds 4,314 m 44
Full / Double Bed Blanket 80″ × 90″ (203×229cm) 5,718 yds 5,229 m 53
Queen Size Bed Blanket 90″ × 95″ (229×241cm) 6,790 yds 6,209 m 63
King Size Bed Blanket 108″ × 95″ (274×241cm) 8,148 yds 7,451 m 76
California King Blanket 104″ × 100″ (264×254cm) 8,260 yds 7,553 m 77
Classic Winter Scarf 7″ × 65″ (18×165cm) 361 yds 330 m 4
Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf 10″ × 60″ (25×152cm) 477 yds 436 m 5
Pocket Shawl / Wrap 20″ × 68″ (51×173cm) 1,080 yds 988 m 10
Baby Sweater / Cardigan 22″ × 18″ (56×46cm) 315 yds 288 m 3
Toddler Pullover Sweater 26″ × 22″ (66×56cm) 454 yds 415 m 5
Adult Everyday Cardigan 42″ × 28″ (107×71cm) 934 yds 854 m 9
Adult Oversized Sweater 48″ × 30″ (122×76cm) 1,144 yds 1,046 m 11
Summer Festival Crop Top 32″ × 16″ (81×41cm) 407 yds 372 m 4
Adult Ribbed Beanie Hat 20″ × 10″ (51×25cm) 159 yds 145 m 2
Mesh Market Tote Bag 16″ × 18″ (41×46cm) 229 yds 209 m 3
Crossbody Shoulder Bag 14″ × 15″ (36×38cm) 167 yds 153 m 2
18×18 Throw Pillow Cover 18″ × 36″ (46×91cm) 515 yds 471 m 5
Dining Table Runner 14″ × 72″ (36×183cm) 801 yds 732 m 8
Textured Floor Rug / Mat 24″ × 36″ (61×91cm) 686 yds 627 m 7

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

Crocheting 6,790 yards of Popcorn Stitch takes approximately 59 hours of active work. Calculate your handmade retail price below:

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

$409.50Yarn Cost
$1,298.50Fair Retail Price

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