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

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If you are getting ready to crochet a Standard Throw Blanket worked in the Braided Puff Stitch (referred to in UK crochet patterns as Puff Stitch, in French as Point Puff / Mouchet, and in Spanish as Punto Puff / Mota) 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 2,851 yards (2,607 meters) of Bulky / Chunky (#5) yarn. Based on a standard 140-yard ball, that equals 21 skeins or roughly 2,024 grams with a 10% safety buffer built in.

Interactive Yardage & Skein Calculator — Standard Throw Blanket

2,851Total Yards
2,607Total Meters
21Skeins to Buy
2,024gTotal Weight
24.8 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) 10 balls ($104.90 est.)
Lion Brand Hue + Me 80% Acrylic / 20% Wool 137 yds (125g) 21 balls ($157.29 est.)
Premier Parfait Chunky 100% Polyester Chenille 131 yds (100g) 22 balls ($120.78 est.)

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

Recommended crochet hook size for Bulky / Chunky (#5): 6.5mm (K-10.5). Stitch consumption factor for Braided Puff Stitch: 1.6x. 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) 1,026 yds 938 m 8
Receiving Blanket 40″ × 40″ (102×102cm) 1,521 yds 1,391 m 11
Stroller / Crib Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 1,642 yds 1,501 m 12
Lapghan Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 1,642 yds 1,501 m 12
Standard Throw Blanket 50″ × 60″ (127×152cm) 2,851 yds 2,607 m 21
Oversized Sofa Throw 60″ × 72″ (152×183cm) 4,106 yds 3,755 m 30
Twin Size Bed Blanket 66″ × 90″ (168×229cm) 5,645 yds 5,162 m 41
Full / Double Bed Blanket 80″ × 90″ (203×229cm) 6,843 yds 6,257 m 49
Queen Size Bed Blanket 90″ × 95″ (229×241cm) 8,126 yds 7,430 m 59
King Size Bed Blanket 108″ × 95″ (274×241cm) 9,751 yds 8,916 m 70
California King Blanket 104″ × 100″ (264×254cm) 9,884 yds 9,038 m 71
Classic Winter Scarf 7″ × 65″ (18×165cm) 432 yds 395 m 4
Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf 10″ × 60″ (25×152cm) 570 yds 521 m 5
Pocket Shawl / Wrap 20″ × 68″ (51×173cm) 1,293 yds 1,182 m 10
Baby Sweater / Cardigan 22″ × 18″ (56×46cm) 376 yds 344 m 3
Toddler Pullover Sweater 26″ × 22″ (66×56cm) 544 yds 497 m 4
Adult Everyday Cardigan 42″ × 28″ (107×71cm) 1,118 yds 1,022 m 8
Adult Oversized Sweater 48″ × 30″ (122×76cm) 1,369 yds 1,252 m 10
Summer Festival Crop Top 32″ × 16″ (81×41cm) 487 yds 445 m 4
Adult Ribbed Beanie Hat 20″ × 10″ (51×25cm) 190 yds 174 m 2
Mesh Market Tote Bag 16″ × 18″ (41×46cm) 274 yds 251 m 2
Crossbody Shoulder Bag 14″ × 15″ (36×38cm) 200 yds 183 m 2
18×18 Throw Pillow Cover 18″ × 36″ (46×91cm) 616 yds 563 m 5
Dining Table Runner 14″ × 72″ (36×183cm) 958 yds 876 m 7
Textured Floor Rug / Mat 24″ × 36″ (61×91cm) 821 yds 751 m 6

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

Crocheting 2,851 yards of Braided Puff Stitch takes approximately 24.8 hours of active work. Calculate your handmade retail price below:

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

$136.50Yarn Cost
$512.50Fair Retail Price

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