If you are getting ready to crochet a Receiving Blanket worked in the Harlequin Diamond Stitch (referred to in UK crochet patterns as Harlequin Stitch, in French as Point Arlequin Losange, and in Spanish as Punto Arlequín) 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 1,350 yards (1,234 meters) of Bulky / Chunky (#5) yarn. Based on a standard 140-yard ball, that equals 10 skeins or roughly 959 grams with a 10% safety buffer built in.
Interactive Yardage & Skein Calculator — Receiving Blanket
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) | 5 balls ($52.45 est.) |
| Lion Brand Hue + Me | 80% Acrylic / 20% Wool | 137 yds (125g) | 10 balls ($74.90 est.) |
| Premier Parfait Chunky | 100% Polyester Chenille | 131 yds (100g) | 11 balls ($60.39 est.) |
Harlequin Diamond Stitch — Bulky / Chunky (#5) (25 Sizes Chart)
Recommended crochet hook size for Bulky / Chunky (#5): 6.5mm (K-10.5). Stitch consumption factor for Harlequin Diamond Stitch: 1.42x. 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) | 911 yds | 833 m | 7 |
| Receiving Blanket | 40″ × 40″ (102×102cm) | 1,350 yds | 1,234 m | 10 |
| Stroller / Crib Blanket | 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) | 1,458 yds | 1,333 m | 11 |
| Lapghan Blanket | 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) | 1,458 yds | 1,333 m | 11 |
| Standard Throw Blanket | 50″ × 60″ (127×152cm) | 2,530 yds | 2,313 m | 19 |
| Oversized Sofa Throw | 60″ × 72″ (152×183cm) | 3,644 yds | 3,332 m | 27 |
| Twin Size Bed Blanket | 66″ × 90″ (168×229cm) | 5,010 yds | 4,581 m | 36 |
| Full / Double Bed Blanket | 80″ × 90″ (203×229cm) | 6,073 yds | 5,553 m | 44 |
| Queen Size Bed Blanket | 90″ × 95″ (229×241cm) | 7,212 yds | 6,595 m | 52 |
| King Size Bed Blanket | 108″ × 95″ (274×241cm) | 8,654 yds | 7,913 m | 62 |
| California King Blanket | 104″ × 100″ (264×254cm) | 8,772 yds | 8,021 m | 63 |
| Classic Winter Scarf | 7″ × 65″ (18×165cm) | 384 yds | 351 m | 3 |
| Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf | 10″ × 60″ (25×152cm) | 506 yds | 463 m | 4 |
| Pocket Shawl / Wrap | 20″ × 68″ (51×173cm) | 1,147 yds | 1,049 m | 9 |
| Baby Sweater / Cardigan | 22″ × 18″ (56×46cm) | 334 yds | 305 m | 3 |
| Toddler Pullover Sweater | 26″ × 22″ (66×56cm) | 482 yds | 441 m | 4 |
| Adult Everyday Cardigan | 42″ × 28″ (107×71cm) | 992 yds | 907 m | 8 |
| Adult Oversized Sweater | 48″ × 30″ (122×76cm) | 1,215 yds | 1,111 m | 9 |
| Summer Festival Crop Top | 32″ × 16″ (81×41cm) | 432 yds | 395 m | 4 |
| Adult Ribbed Beanie Hat | 20″ × 10″ (51×25cm) | 169 yds | 155 m | 2 |
| Mesh Market Tote Bag | 16″ × 18″ (41×46cm) | 243 yds | 222 m | 2 |
| Crossbody Shoulder Bag | 14″ × 15″ (36×38cm) | 177 yds | 162 m | 2 |
| 18×18 Throw Pillow Cover | 18″ × 36″ (46×91cm) | 547 yds | 500 m | 4 |
| Dining Table Runner | 14″ × 72″ (36×183cm) | 850 yds | 777 m | 7 |
| Textured Floor Rug / Mat | 24″ × 36″ (61×91cm) | 729 yds | 667 m | 6 |
Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator
Crocheting 1,350 yards of Harlequin Diamond Stitch takes approximately 11.7 hours of active work. Calculate your handmade retail price below:
Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator
Compare All 6 Yarn Weights (Receiving Blanket — Harlequin Diamond 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 (Receiving Blanket — Bulky / Chunky (#5))
- 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)