How Much Bulky / Chunky (#5) Yarn for a Alpine Stitch Dining Table Runner?

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If you are getting ready to crochet a Dining Table Runner worked in the Alpine Stitch (referred to in UK crochet patterns as Alpine Stitch, in French as Point Alpin, and in Spanish as Punto Alpino) 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 Dining Table Runner measuring 14 inches wide by 72 inches long (36 cm × 183 cm), you will need approximately 868 yards (794 meters) of Bulky / Chunky (#5) yarn. Based on a standard 140-yard ball, that equals 7 skeins or roughly 616 grams with a 10% safety buffer built in.

Interactive Yardage & Skein Calculator — Dining Table Runner

868Total Yards
794Total Meters
7Skeins to Buy
616gTotal Weight
7.5 hrsEst. Time

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

Using a specific commercial yarn brand for your Dining Table Runner? 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 Dining Table Runner
Bernat Velvet 100% Polyester Velvet 315 yds (300g) 3 balls ($31.47 est.)
Lion Brand Hue + Me 80% Acrylic / 20% Wool 137 yds (125g) 7 balls ($52.43 est.)
Premier Parfait Chunky 100% Polyester Chenille 131 yds (100g) 7 balls ($38.43 est.)

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

Recommended crochet hook size for Bulky / Chunky (#5): 6.5mm (K-10.5). Stitch consumption factor for Alpine Stitch: 1.45x. 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) 930 yds 850 m 7
Receiving Blanket 40″ × 40″ (102×102cm) 1,378 yds 1,260 m 10
Stroller / Crib Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 1,488 yds 1,361 m 11
Lapghan Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 1,488 yds 1,361 m 11
Standard Throw Blanket 50″ × 60″ (127×152cm) 2,584 yds 2,363 m 19
Oversized Sofa Throw 60″ × 72″ (152×183cm) 3,721 yds 3,402 m 27
Twin Size Bed Blanket 66″ × 90″ (168×229cm) 5,116 yds 4,678 m 37
Full / Double Bed Blanket 80″ × 90″ (203×229cm) 6,201 yds 5,670 m 45
Queen Size Bed Blanket 90″ × 95″ (229×241cm) 7,364 yds 6,734 m 53
King Size Bed Blanket 108″ × 95″ (274×241cm) 8,837 yds 8,081 m 64
California King Blanket 104″ × 100″ (264×254cm) 8,958 yds 8,191 m 64
Classic Winter Scarf 7″ × 65″ (18×165cm) 392 yds 358 m 3
Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf 10″ × 60″ (25×152cm) 517 yds 473 m 4
Pocket Shawl / Wrap 20″ × 68″ (51×173cm) 1,171 yds 1,071 m 9
Baby Sweater / Cardigan 22″ × 18″ (56×46cm) 341 yds 312 m 3
Toddler Pullover Sweater 26″ × 22″ (66×56cm) 493 yds 451 m 4
Adult Everyday Cardigan 42″ × 28″ (107×71cm) 1,013 yds 926 m 8
Adult Oversized Sweater 48″ × 30″ (122×76cm) 1,240 yds 1,134 m 9
Summer Festival Crop Top 32″ × 16″ (81×41cm) 441 yds 403 m 4
Adult Ribbed Beanie Hat 20″ × 10″ (51×25cm) 172 yds 157 m 2
Mesh Market Tote Bag 16″ × 18″ (41×46cm) 248 yds 227 m 2
Crossbody Shoulder Bag 14″ × 15″ (36×38cm) 181 yds 166 m 2
18×18 Throw Pillow Cover 18″ × 36″ (46×91cm) 558 yds 510 m 4
Dining Table Runner 14″ × 72″ (36×183cm) 868 yds 794 m 7
Textured Floor Rug / Mat 24″ × 36″ (61×91cm) 744 yds 680 m 6

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

Crocheting 868 yards of Alpine Stitch takes approximately 7.5 hours of active work. Calculate your handmade retail price below:

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

$45.50Yarn Cost
$162.00Fair Retail Price

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