How Much Bulky / Chunky (#5) Yarn for a Corner-to-Corner (C2C) Standard Throw Blanket?

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If you are getting ready to crochet a Standard Throw Blanket worked in the Corner-to-Corner (C2C) (referred to in UK crochet patterns as C2C Box Stitch, in French as Point C2C (Coin à Coin), and in Spanish as Punto C2C (Esquina a Esquina)) 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 2,406 yards (2,200 meters) of Bulky / Chunky (#5) yarn. Based on a standard 140-yard ball, that equals 18 skeins or roughly 1,708 grams with a 10% safety buffer built in.

Interactive Yardage & Skein Calculator — Standard Throw Blanket

2,406Total Yards
2,200Total Meters
18Skeins to Buy
1,708gTotal Weight
20.9 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) 8 balls ($83.92 est.)
Lion Brand Hue + Me 80% Acrylic / 20% Wool 137 yds (125g) 18 balls ($134.82 est.)
Premier Parfait Chunky 100% Polyester Chenille 131 yds (100g) 19 balls ($104.31 est.)

Corner-to-Corner (C2C) — Bulky / Chunky (#5) (25 Sizes Chart)

Recommended crochet hook size for Bulky / Chunky (#5): 6.5mm (K-10.5). Stitch consumption factor for Corner-to-Corner (C2C): 1.35x. 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) 866 yds 792 m 7
Receiving Blanket 40″ × 40″ (102×102cm) 1,283 yds 1,173 m 10
Stroller / Crib Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 1,386 yds 1,267 m 10
Lapghan Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 1,386 yds 1,267 m 10
Standard Throw Blanket 50″ × 60″ (127×152cm) 2,406 yds 2,200 m 18
Oversized Sofa Throw 60″ × 72″ (152×183cm) 3,464 yds 3,167 m 25
Twin Size Bed Blanket 66″ × 90″ (168×229cm) 4,763 yds 4,355 m 35
Full / Double Bed Blanket 80″ × 90″ (203×229cm) 5,774 yds 5,280 m 42
Queen Size Bed Blanket 90″ × 95″ (229×241cm) 6,856 yds 6,269 m 49
King Size Bed Blanket 108″ × 95″ (274×241cm) 8,227 yds 7,523 m 59
California King Blanket 104″ × 100″ (264×254cm) 8,340 yds 7,626 m 60
Classic Winter Scarf 7″ × 65″ (18×165cm) 365 yds 334 m 3
Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf 10″ × 60″ (25×152cm) 481 yds 440 m 4
Pocket Shawl / Wrap 20″ × 68″ (51×173cm) 1,091 yds 998 m 8
Baby Sweater / Cardigan 22″ × 18″ (56×46cm) 318 yds 291 m 3
Toddler Pullover Sweater 26″ × 22″ (66×56cm) 459 yds 420 m 4
Adult Everyday Cardigan 42″ × 28″ (107×71cm) 943 yds 862 m 7
Adult Oversized Sweater 48″ × 30″ (122×76cm) 1,155 yds 1,056 m 9
Summer Festival Crop Top 32″ × 16″ (81×41cm) 411 yds 376 m 3
Adult Ribbed Beanie Hat 20″ × 10″ (51×25cm) 160 yds 146 m 2
Mesh Market Tote Bag 16″ × 18″ (41×46cm) 231 yds 211 m 2
Crossbody Shoulder Bag 14″ × 15″ (36×38cm) 168 yds 154 m 2
18×18 Throw Pillow Cover 18″ × 36″ (46×91cm) 520 yds 475 m 4
Dining Table Runner 14″ × 72″ (36×183cm) 808 yds 739 m 6
Textured Floor Rug / Mat 24″ × 36″ (61×91cm) 693 yds 634 m 5

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

Crocheting 2,406 yards of Corner-to-Corner (C2C) takes approximately 20.9 hours of active work. Calculate your handmade retail price below:

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

$117.00Yarn Cost
$434.50Fair Retail Price

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