If you are getting ready to crochet a Standard Throw Blanket worked in the Modern Block Stitch (referred to in UK crochet patterns as Block Stitch, in French as Point Bloc Moderne, and in Spanish as Punto Bloque) 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 Standard Throw Blanket measuring 50 inches wide by 60 inches long (127 cm × 152 cm), you will need approximately 2,174 yards (1,988 meters) of Bulky / Chunky (#5) yarn. Based on a standard 140-yard ball, that equals 16 skeins or roughly 1,544 grams with a 10% safety buffer built in.
Interactive Yardage & Skein Calculator — Standard Throw Blanket
Best Yarn Brand Substitutes & Skein Converter (Bulky / Chunky (#5))
Using a specific commercial yarn brand for your Standard Throw 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 Standard Throw Blanket |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bernat Velvet | 100% Polyester Velvet | 315 yds (300g) | 7 balls ($73.43 est.) |
| Lion Brand Hue + Me | 80% Acrylic / 20% Wool | 137 yds (125g) | 16 balls ($119.84 est.) |
| Premier Parfait Chunky | 100% Polyester Chenille | 131 yds (100g) | 17 balls ($93.33 est.) |
Modern Block Stitch — Bulky / Chunky (#5) (25 Sizes Chart)
Recommended crochet hook size for Bulky / Chunky (#5): 6.5mm (K-10.5). Stitch consumption factor for Modern Block Stitch: 1.22x. 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) | 783 yds | 716 m | 6 |
| Receiving Blanket | 40″ × 40″ (102×102cm) | 1,159 yds | 1,060 m | 9 |
| Stroller / Crib Blanket | 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) | 1,252 yds | 1,145 m | 9 |
| Lapghan Blanket | 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) | 1,252 yds | 1,145 m | 9 |
| Standard Throw Blanket | 50″ × 60″ (127×152cm) | 2,174 yds | 1,988 m | 16 |
| Oversized Sofa Throw | 60″ × 72″ (152×183cm) | 3,131 yds | 2,863 m | 23 |
| Twin Size Bed Blanket | 66″ × 90″ (168×229cm) | 4,305 yds | 3,936 m | 31 |
| Full / Double Bed Blanket | 80″ × 90″ (203×229cm) | 5,218 yds | 4,771 m | 38 |
| Queen Size Bed Blanket | 90″ × 95″ (229×241cm) | 6,196 yds | 5,666 m | 45 |
| King Size Bed Blanket | 108″ × 95″ (274×241cm) | 7,435 yds | 6,799 m | 54 |
| California King Blanket | 104″ × 100″ (264×254cm) | 7,537 yds | 6,892 m | 54 |
| Classic Winter Scarf | 7″ × 65″ (18×165cm) | 330 yds | 302 m | 3 |
| Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf | 10″ × 60″ (25×152cm) | 435 yds | 398 m | 4 |
| Pocket Shawl / Wrap | 20″ × 68″ (51×173cm) | 986 yds | 902 m | 8 |
| Baby Sweater / Cardigan | 22″ × 18″ (56×46cm) | 287 yds | 262 m | 3 |
| Toddler Pullover Sweater | 26″ × 22″ (66×56cm) | 415 yds | 379 m | 3 |
| Adult Everyday Cardigan | 42″ × 28″ (107×71cm) | 852 yds | 779 m | 7 |
| Adult Oversized Sweater | 48″ × 30″ (122×76cm) | 1,044 yds | 955 m | 8 |
| Summer Festival Crop Top | 32″ × 16″ (81×41cm) | 371 yds | 339 m | 3 |
| Adult Ribbed Beanie Hat | 20″ × 10″ (51×25cm) | 145 yds | 133 m | 2 |
| Mesh Market Tote Bag | 16″ × 18″ (41×46cm) | 209 yds | 191 m | 2 |
| Crossbody Shoulder Bag | 14″ × 15″ (36×38cm) | 152 yds | 139 m | 2 |
| 18×18 Throw Pillow Cover | 18″ × 36″ (46×91cm) | 470 yds | 430 m | 4 |
| Dining Table Runner | 14″ × 72″ (36×183cm) | 730 yds | 668 m | 6 |
| Textured Floor Rug / Mat | 24″ × 36″ (61×91cm) | 626 yds | 572 m | 5 |
Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator
Crocheting 2,174 yards of Modern Block Stitch takes approximately 18.9 hours of active work. Calculate your handmade retail price below:
Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator
Compare All 6 Yarn Weights (Standard Throw Blanket — Modern Block 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 (Standard Throw 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)