How Much Bulky / Chunky (#5) Yarn for a Double Crochet V-Stitch Standard Throw Blanket?

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If you are getting ready to crochet a Standard Throw Blanket worked in the Double Crochet V-Stitch (referred to in UK crochet patterns as Treble V-Stitch, in French as Point en V, and in Spanish as Punto en V) 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 1,871 yards (1,711 meters) of Bulky / Chunky (#5) yarn. Based on a standard 140-yard ball, that equals 14 skeins or roughly 1,328 grams with a 10% safety buffer built in.

Interactive Yardage & Skein Calculator — Standard Throw Blanket

1,871Total Yards
1,711Total Meters
14Skeins to Buy
1,328gTotal Weight
16.3 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) 6 balls ($62.94 est.)
Lion Brand Hue + Me 80% Acrylic / 20% Wool 137 yds (125g) 14 balls ($104.86 est.)
Premier Parfait Chunky 100% Polyester Chenille 131 yds (100g) 15 balls ($82.35 est.)

Double Crochet V-Stitch — Bulky / Chunky (#5) (25 Sizes Chart)

Recommended crochet hook size for Bulky / Chunky (#5): 6.5mm (K-10.5). Stitch consumption factor for Double Crochet V-Stitch: 1.05x. 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) 674 yds 616 m 5
Receiving Blanket 40″ × 40″ (102×102cm) 998 yds 913 m 8
Stroller / Crib Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 1,078 yds 986 m 8
Lapghan Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 1,078 yds 986 m 8
Standard Throw Blanket 50″ × 60″ (127×152cm) 1,871 yds 1,711 m 14
Oversized Sofa Throw 60″ × 72″ (152×183cm) 2,694 yds 2,463 m 20
Twin Size Bed Blanket 66″ × 90″ (168×229cm) 3,705 yds 3,388 m 27
Full / Double Bed Blanket 80″ × 90″ (203×229cm) 4,491 yds 4,107 m 33
Queen Size Bed Blanket 90″ × 95″ (229×241cm) 5,333 yds 4,876 m 39
King Size Bed Blanket 108″ × 95″ (274×241cm) 6,399 yds 5,851 m 46
California King Blanket 104″ × 100″ (264×254cm) 6,486 yds 5,931 m 47
Classic Winter Scarf 7″ × 65″ (18×165cm) 284 yds 260 m 3
Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf 10″ × 60″ (25×152cm) 374 yds 342 m 3
Pocket Shawl / Wrap 20″ × 68″ (51×173cm) 848 yds 775 m 7
Baby Sweater / Cardigan 22″ × 18″ (56×46cm) 247 yds 226 m 2
Toddler Pullover Sweater 26″ × 22″ (66×56cm) 357 yds 326 m 3
Adult Everyday Cardigan 42″ × 28″ (107×71cm) 733 yds 670 m 6
Adult Oversized Sweater 48″ × 30″ (122×76cm) 898 yds 821 m 7
Summer Festival Crop Top 32″ × 16″ (81×41cm) 319 yds 292 m 3
Adult Ribbed Beanie Hat 20″ × 10″ (51×25cm) 125 yds 114 m 1
Mesh Market Tote Bag 16″ × 18″ (41×46cm) 180 yds 165 m 2
Crossbody Shoulder Bag 14″ × 15″ (36×38cm) 131 yds 120 m 1
18×18 Throw Pillow Cover 18″ × 36″ (46×91cm) 404 yds 369 m 3
Dining Table Runner 14″ × 72″ (36×183cm) 629 yds 575 m 5
Textured Floor Rug / Mat 24″ × 36″ (61×91cm) 539 yds 493 m 4

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

Crocheting 1,871 yards of Double Crochet V-Stitch takes approximately 16.3 hours of active work. Calculate your handmade retail price below:

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

$91.00Yarn Cost
$339.50Fair Retail Price

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