How Much Bulky / Chunky (#5) Yarn for a Bobble Stitch Standard Throw Blanket?

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If you are getting ready to crochet a Standard Throw Blanket worked in the Bobble Stitch (referred to in UK crochet patterns as Bobble Stitch, in French as Point Noppe (Bobble), and in Spanish as Punto Burbuja / Garbanzo) 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 3,297 yards (3,015 meters) of Bulky / Chunky (#5) yarn. Based on a standard 140-yard ball, that equals 24 skeins or roughly 2,341 grams with a 10% safety buffer built in.

Interactive Yardage & Skein Calculator — Standard Throw Blanket

3,297Total Yards
3,015Total Meters
24Skeins to Buy
2,341gTotal Weight
28.7 hrsEst. Time

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) 11 balls ($115.39 est.)
Lion Brand Hue + Me 80% Acrylic / 20% Wool 137 yds (125g) 25 balls ($187.25 est.)
Premier Parfait Chunky 100% Polyester Chenille 131 yds (100g) 26 balls ($142.74 est.)

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

Recommended crochet hook size for Bulky / Chunky (#5): 6.5mm (K-10.5). Stitch consumption factor for Bobble Stitch: 1.85x. 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) 1,187 yds 1,085 m 9
Receiving Blanket 40″ × 40″ (102×102cm) 1,758 yds 1,608 m 13
Stroller / Crib Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 1,899 yds 1,736 m 14
Lapghan Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 1,899 yds 1,736 m 14
Standard Throw Blanket 50″ × 60″ (127×152cm) 3,297 yds 3,015 m 24
Oversized Sofa Throw 60″ × 72″ (152×183cm) 4,747 yds 4,341 m 34
Twin Size Bed Blanket 66″ × 90″ (168×229cm) 6,527 yds 5,968 m 47
Full / Double Bed Blanket 80″ × 90″ (203×229cm) 7,912 yds 7,235 m 57
Queen Size Bed Blanket 90″ × 95″ (229×241cm) 9,396 yds 8,592 m 68
King Size Bed Blanket 108″ × 95″ (274×241cm) 11,275 yds 10,310 m 81
California King Blanket 104″ × 100″ (264×254cm) 11,429 yds 10,451 m 82
Classic Winter Scarf 7″ × 65″ (18×165cm) 500 yds 457 m 4
Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf 10″ × 60″ (25×152cm) 659 yds 603 m 5
Pocket Shawl / Wrap 20″ × 68″ (51×173cm) 1,495 yds 1,367 m 11
Baby Sweater / Cardigan 22″ × 18″ (56×46cm) 435 yds 398 m 4
Toddler Pullover Sweater 26″ × 22″ (66×56cm) 629 yds 575 m 5
Adult Everyday Cardigan 42″ × 28″ (107×71cm) 1,292 yds 1,181 m 10
Adult Oversized Sweater 48″ × 30″ (122×76cm) 1,582 yds 1,447 m 12
Summer Festival Crop Top 32″ × 16″ (81×41cm) 563 yds 515 m 5
Adult Ribbed Beanie Hat 20″ × 10″ (51×25cm) 220 yds 201 m 2
Mesh Market Tote Bag 16″ × 18″ (41×46cm) 316 yds 289 m 3
Crossbody Shoulder Bag 14″ × 15″ (36×38cm) 231 yds 211 m 2
18×18 Throw Pillow Cover 18″ × 36″ (46×91cm) 712 yds 651 m 6
Dining Table Runner 14″ × 72″ (36×183cm) 1,108 yds 1,013 m 8
Textured Floor Rug / Mat 24″ × 36″ (61×91cm) 949 yds 868 m 7

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

Crocheting 3,297 yards of Bobble Stitch takes approximately 28.7 hours of active work. Calculate your handmade retail price below:

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

$156.00Yarn Cost
$590.50Fair Retail Price

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