How Much Bulky / Chunky (#5) Yarn for a Half Double Crochet (hdc) Standard Throw Blanket?

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If you are getting ready to crochet a Standard Throw Blanket worked in the Half Double Crochet (hdc) (referred to in UK crochet patterns as Half Treble (htr), in French as Demi-Bride (db), and in Spanish as Medio Punto Alto (mpa)) 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 2,049 yards (1,874 meters) of Bulky / Chunky (#5) yarn. Based on a standard 140-yard ball, that equals 15 skeins or roughly 1,455 grams with a 10% safety buffer built in.

Interactive Yardage & Skein Calculator — Standard Throw Blanket

2,049Total Yards
1,874Total Meters
15Skeins to Buy
1,455gTotal Weight
17.8 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) 7 balls ($73.43 est.)
Lion Brand Hue + Me 80% Acrylic / 20% Wool 137 yds (125g) 15 balls ($112.35 est.)
Premier Parfait Chunky 100% Polyester Chenille 131 yds (100g) 16 balls ($87.84 est.)

Half Double Crochet (hdc) — Bulky / Chunky (#5) (25 Sizes Chart)

Recommended crochet hook size for Bulky / Chunky (#5): 6.5mm (K-10.5). Stitch consumption factor for Half Double Crochet (hdc): 1.15x. 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) 738 yds 675 m 6
Receiving Blanket 40″ × 40″ (102×102cm) 1,093 yds 999 m 8
Stroller / Crib Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 1,180 yds 1,079 m 9
Lapghan Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 1,180 yds 1,079 m 9
Standard Throw Blanket 50″ × 60″ (127×152cm) 2,049 yds 1,874 m 15
Oversized Sofa Throw 60″ × 72″ (152×183cm) 2,951 yds 2,698 m 22
Twin Size Bed Blanket 66″ × 90″ (168×229cm) 4,058 yds 3,711 m 29
Full / Double Bed Blanket 80″ × 90″ (203×229cm) 4,918 yds 4,497 m 36
Queen Size Bed Blanket 90″ × 95″ (229×241cm) 5,841 yds 5,341 m 42
King Size Bed Blanket 108″ × 95″ (274×241cm) 7,009 yds 6,409 m 51
California King Blanket 104″ × 100″ (264×254cm) 7,104 yds 6,496 m 51
Classic Winter Scarf 7″ × 65″ (18×165cm) 311 yds 284 m 3
Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf 10″ × 60″ (25×152cm) 410 yds 375 m 3
Pocket Shawl / Wrap 20″ × 68″ (51×173cm) 929 yds 849 m 7
Baby Sweater / Cardigan 22″ × 18″ (56×46cm) 271 yds 248 m 2
Toddler Pullover Sweater 26″ × 22″ (66×56cm) 391 yds 358 m 3
Adult Everyday Cardigan 42″ × 28″ (107×71cm) 803 yds 734 m 6
Adult Oversized Sweater 48″ × 30″ (122×76cm) 984 yds 900 m 8
Summer Festival Crop Top 32″ × 16″ (81×41cm) 350 yds 320 m 3
Adult Ribbed Beanie Hat 20″ × 10″ (51×25cm) 137 yds 125 m 1
Mesh Market Tote Bag 16″ × 18″ (41×46cm) 197 yds 180 m 2
Crossbody Shoulder Bag 14″ × 15″ (36×38cm) 143 yds 131 m 2
18×18 Throw Pillow Cover 18″ × 36″ (46×91cm) 443 yds 405 m 4
Dining Table Runner 14″ × 72″ (36×183cm) 689 yds 630 m 5
Textured Floor Rug / Mat 24″ × 36″ (61×91cm) 590 yds 539 m 5

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

Crocheting 2,049 yards of Half Double Crochet (hdc) takes approximately 17.8 hours of active work. Calculate your handmade retail price below:

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

$97.50Yarn Cost
$368.50Fair Retail Price

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