If you are getting ready to crochet a 18×18 Throw Pillow Cover worked in the Linked Double Crochet (ldc) (referred to in UK crochet patterns as Linked Treble, in French as Brides Liées, and in Spanish as Punto Alto Conectado) 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 18×18 Throw Pillow Cover measuring 18 inches wide by 36 inches long (46 cm × 91 cm), you will need approximately 470 yards (430 meters) of Bulky / Chunky (#5) yarn. Based on a standard 140-yard ball, that equals 4 skeins or roughly 334 grams with a 10% safety buffer built in.
Interactive Yardage & Skein Calculator — 18×18 Throw Pillow Cover
Best Yarn Brand Substitutes & Skein Converter (Bulky / Chunky (#5))
Using a specific commercial yarn brand for your 18×18 Throw Pillow Cover? 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 18×18 Throw Pillow Cover |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bernat Velvet | 100% Polyester Velvet | 315 yds (300g) | 2 balls ($20.98 est.) |
| Lion Brand Hue + Me | 80% Acrylic / 20% Wool | 137 yds (125g) | 4 balls ($29.96 est.) |
| Premier Parfait Chunky | 100% Polyester Chenille | 131 yds (100g) | 4 balls ($21.96 est.) |
Linked Double Crochet (ldc) — Bulky / Chunky (#5) (25 Sizes Chart)
Recommended crochet hook size for Bulky / Chunky (#5): 6.5mm (K-10.5). Stitch consumption factor for Linked Double Crochet (ldc): 1.22x. 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) | 783 yds | 716 m | 6 |
| Receiving Blanket | 40″ × 40″ (102×102cm) | 1,159 yds | 1,060 m | 9 |
| Stroller / Crib Blanket | 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) | 1,252 yds | 1,145 m | 9 |
| Lapghan Blanket | 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) | 1,252 yds | 1,145 m | 9 |
| Standard Throw Blanket | 50″ × 60″ (127×152cm) | 2,174 yds | 1,988 m | 16 |
| Oversized Sofa Throw | 60″ × 72″ (152×183cm) | 3,131 yds | 2,863 m | 23 |
| Twin Size Bed Blanket | 66″ × 90″ (168×229cm) | 4,305 yds | 3,936 m | 31 |
| Full / Double Bed Blanket | 80″ × 90″ (203×229cm) | 5,218 yds | 4,771 m | 38 |
| Queen Size Bed Blanket | 90″ × 95″ (229×241cm) | 6,196 yds | 5,666 m | 45 |
| King Size Bed Blanket | 108″ × 95″ (274×241cm) | 7,435 yds | 6,799 m | 54 |
| California King Blanket | 104″ × 100″ (264×254cm) | 7,537 yds | 6,892 m | 54 |
| Classic Winter Scarf | 7″ × 65″ (18×165cm) | 330 yds | 302 m | 3 |
| Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf | 10″ × 60″ (25×152cm) | 435 yds | 398 m | 4 |
| Pocket Shawl / Wrap | 20″ × 68″ (51×173cm) | 986 yds | 902 m | 8 |
| Baby Sweater / Cardigan | 22″ × 18″ (56×46cm) | 287 yds | 262 m | 3 |
| Toddler Pullover Sweater | 26″ × 22″ (66×56cm) | 415 yds | 379 m | 3 |
| Adult Everyday Cardigan | 42″ × 28″ (107×71cm) | 852 yds | 779 m | 7 |
| Adult Oversized Sweater | 48″ × 30″ (122×76cm) | 1,044 yds | 955 m | 8 |
| Summer Festival Crop Top | 32″ × 16″ (81×41cm) | 371 yds | 339 m | 3 |
| Adult Ribbed Beanie Hat | 20″ × 10″ (51×25cm) | 145 yds | 133 m | 2 |
| Mesh Market Tote Bag | 16″ × 18″ (41×46cm) | 209 yds | 191 m | 2 |
| Crossbody Shoulder Bag | 14″ × 15″ (36×38cm) | 152 yds | 139 m | 2 |
| 18×18 Throw Pillow Cover | 18″ × 36″ (46×91cm) | 470 yds | 430 m | 4 |
| Dining Table Runner | 14″ × 72″ (36×183cm) | 730 yds | 668 m | 6 |
| Textured Floor Rug / Mat | 24″ × 36″ (61×91cm) | 626 yds | 572 m | 5 |
Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator
Crocheting 470 yards of Linked Double Crochet (ldc) takes approximately 4.1 hours of active work. Calculate your handmade retail price below:
Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator
Compare All 6 Yarn Weights (18×18 Throw Pillow Cover — Linked Double Crochet (ldc))
- Super Fine / Fingering (#1)
- Fine / Sport Weight (#2)
- DK / Light Worsted (#3)
- Worsted / Medium (#4)
- Bulky / Chunky (#5)
- Super Bulky / Chenille (#6)
Compare All 30 Stitches (18×18 Throw Pillow Cover — Bulky / Chunky (#5))
- Single Crochet (sc) (1x)
- Half Double Crochet (hdc) (1.15x)
- Double Crochet (dc) (1.25x)
- Treble Crochet (tr) (1.32x)
- Moss / Linen Stitch (1.08x)
- Waffle Stitch (1.65x)
- Alpine Stitch (1.45x)
- Bobble Stitch (1.85x)
- Popcorn Stitch (1.9x)
- Braided Puff Stitch (1.6x)
- Lemon Peel / Grit Stitch (1.12x)
- Suzette / Thicket Stitch (1.18x)
- Classic Granny Stripe (1.2x)
- Solid Granny Square Stitch (1.3x)
- Corner-to-Corner (C2C) (1.35x)
- Basketweave Stitch (1.7x)
- Star / Daisy Stitch (1.5x)
- Jasmine Puff Stitch (2x)
- Classic Fan / Shell Stitch (1.38x)
- Double Crochet V-Stitch (1.05x)
- Chevron / Ripple Wave Stitch (1.28x)
- Feather Stitch (1.55x)
- Herringbone Half Double (1.18x)
- Mini Bean / Elizabeth Stitch (1.36x)
- Double Thick Thermal Stitch (1.8x)
- Linked Double Crochet (ldc) (1.22x)
- Tunisian Simple Stitch (Tss) (1.35x)
- Tunisian Knit Stitch (Tks) (1.48x)
- Modern Block Stitch (1.22x)
- Harlequin Diamond Stitch (1.42x)