How Much Bulky / Chunky (#5) Yarn for a Waffle Stitch 18x18 Throw Pillow Cover?

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If you are getting ready to crochet a 18×18 Throw Pillow Cover worked in the Waffle Stitch (referred to in UK crochet patterns as Waffle Stitch, in French as Point Gaufre, and in Spanish as Punto Waffle / Gofre) 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 635 yards (581 meters) of Bulky / Chunky (#5) yarn. Based on a standard 140-yard ball, that equals 5 skeins or roughly 451 grams with a 10% safety buffer built in.

Interactive Yardage & Skein Calculator — 18×18 Throw Pillow Cover

635Total Yards
581Total Meters
5Skeins to Buy
451gTotal Weight
5.5 hrsEst. Time

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) 3 balls ($31.47 est.)
Lion Brand Hue + Me 80% Acrylic / 20% Wool 137 yds (125g) 5 balls ($37.45 est.)
Premier Parfait Chunky 100% Polyester Chenille 131 yds (100g) 5 balls ($27.45 est.)

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

Recommended crochet hook size for Bulky / Chunky (#5): 6.5mm (K-10.5). Stitch consumption factor for Waffle Stitch: 1.65x. 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) 1,059 yds 968 m 8
Receiving Blanket 40″ × 40″ (102×102cm) 1,568 yds 1,434 m 12
Stroller / Crib Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 1,694 yds 1,549 m 13
Lapghan Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 1,694 yds 1,549 m 13
Standard Throw Blanket 50″ × 60″ (127×152cm) 2,940 yds 2,688 m 21
Oversized Sofa Throw 60″ × 72″ (152×183cm) 4,234 yds 3,872 m 31
Twin Size Bed Blanket 66″ × 90″ (168×229cm) 5,822 yds 5,324 m 42
Full / Double Bed Blanket 80″ × 90″ (203×229cm) 7,057 yds 6,453 m 51
Queen Size Bed Blanket 90″ × 95″ (229×241cm) 8,380 yds 7,663 m 60
King Size Bed Blanket 108″ × 95″ (274×241cm) 10,056 yds 9,195 m 72
California King Blanket 104″ × 100″ (264×254cm) 10,193 yds 9,320 m 73
Classic Winter Scarf 7″ × 65″ (18×165cm) 446 yds 408 m 4
Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf 10″ × 60″ (25×152cm) 588 yds 538 m 5
Pocket Shawl / Wrap 20″ × 68″ (51×173cm) 1,333 yds 1,219 m 10
Baby Sweater / Cardigan 22″ × 18″ (56×46cm) 388 yds 355 m 3
Toddler Pullover Sweater 26″ × 22″ (66×56cm) 561 yds 513 m 5
Adult Everyday Cardigan 42″ × 28″ (107×71cm) 1,153 yds 1,054 m 9
Adult Oversized Sweater 48″ × 30″ (122×76cm) 1,411 yds 1,290 m 11
Summer Festival Crop Top 32″ × 16″ (81×41cm) 502 yds 459 m 4
Adult Ribbed Beanie Hat 20″ × 10″ (51×25cm) 196 yds 179 m 2
Mesh Market Tote Bag 16″ × 18″ (41×46cm) 282 yds 258 m 3
Crossbody Shoulder Bag 14″ × 15″ (36×38cm) 206 yds 188 m 2
18×18 Throw Pillow Cover 18″ × 36″ (46×91cm) 635 yds 581 m 5
Dining Table Runner 14″ × 72″ (36×183cm) 988 yds 903 m 8
Textured Floor Rug / Mat 24″ × 36″ (61×91cm) 847 yds 774 m 7

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

Crocheting 635 yards of Waffle Stitch takes approximately 5.5 hours of active work. Calculate your handmade retail price below:

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

$32.50Yarn Cost
$119.00Fair Retail Price

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