How Much Bulky / Chunky (#5) Yarn for a Classic Granny Stripe Receiving Blanket?

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If you are getting ready to crochet a Receiving Blanket worked in the Classic Granny Stripe (referred to in UK crochet patterns as Granny Cluster, in French as Rayures Granny, and in Spanish as Punto Granny a Rayas) 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 Receiving Blanket measuring 40 inches wide by 40 inches long (102 cm × 102 cm), you will need approximately 1,140 yards (1,042 meters) of Bulky / Chunky (#5) yarn. Based on a standard 140-yard ball, that equals 9 skeins or roughly 809 grams with a 10% safety buffer built in.

Interactive Yardage & Skein Calculator — Receiving Blanket

1,140Total Yards
1,042Total Meters
9Skeins to Buy
809gTotal Weight
9.9 hrsEst. Time

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

Using a specific commercial yarn brand for your Receiving 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 Receiving Blanket
Bernat Velvet 100% Polyester Velvet 315 yds (300g) 4 balls ($41.96 est.)
Lion Brand Hue + Me 80% Acrylic / 20% Wool 137 yds (125g) 9 balls ($67.41 est.)
Premier Parfait Chunky 100% Polyester Chenille 131 yds (100g) 9 balls ($49.41 est.)

Classic Granny Stripe — Bulky / Chunky (#5) (25 Sizes Chart)

Recommended crochet hook size for Bulky / Chunky (#5): 6.5mm (K-10.5). Stitch consumption factor for Classic Granny Stripe: 1.2x. 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) 770 yds 704 m 6
Receiving Blanket 40″ × 40″ (102×102cm) 1,140 yds 1,042 m 9
Stroller / Crib Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 1,232 yds 1,127 m 9
Lapghan Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 1,232 yds 1,127 m 9
Standard Throw Blanket 50″ × 60″ (127×152cm) 2,138 yds 1,955 m 16
Oversized Sofa Throw 60″ × 72″ (152×183cm) 3,079 yds 2,815 m 22
Twin Size Bed Blanket 66″ × 90″ (168×229cm) 4,234 yds 3,872 m 31
Full / Double Bed Blanket 80″ × 90″ (203×229cm) 5,132 yds 4,693 m 37
Queen Size Bed Blanket 90″ × 95″ (229×241cm) 6,094 yds 5,572 m 44
King Size Bed Blanket 108″ × 95″ (274×241cm) 7,313 yds 6,687 m 53
California King Blanket 104″ × 100″ (264×254cm) 7,413 yds 6,778 m 53
Classic Winter Scarf 7″ × 65″ (18×165cm) 324 yds 296 m 3
Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf 10″ × 60″ (25×152cm) 428 yds 391 m 4
Pocket Shawl / Wrap 20″ × 68″ (51×173cm) 969 yds 886 m 7
Baby Sweater / Cardigan 22″ × 18″ (56×46cm) 282 yds 258 m 3
Toddler Pullover Sweater 26″ × 22″ (66×56cm) 408 yds 373 m 3
Adult Everyday Cardigan 42″ × 28″ (107×71cm) 838 yds 766 m 6
Adult Oversized Sweater 48″ × 30″ (122×76cm) 1,026 yds 938 m 8
Summer Festival Crop Top 32″ × 16″ (81×41cm) 365 yds 334 m 3
Adult Ribbed Beanie Hat 20″ × 10″ (51×25cm) 143 yds 131 m 2
Mesh Market Tote Bag 16″ × 18″ (41×46cm) 205 yds 187 m 2
Crossbody Shoulder Bag 14″ × 15″ (36×38cm) 150 yds 137 m 2
18×18 Throw Pillow Cover 18″ × 36″ (46×91cm) 462 yds 422 m 4
Dining Table Runner 14″ × 72″ (36×183cm) 719 yds 657 m 6
Textured Floor Rug / Mat 24″ × 36″ (61×91cm) 616 yds 563 m 5

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

Crocheting 1,140 yards of Classic Granny Stripe takes approximately 9.9 hours of active work. Calculate your handmade retail price below:

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

$58.50Yarn Cost
$211.00Fair Retail Price

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