How Much Super Bulky / Chenille (#6) Yarn for a Herringbone Half Double Toddler Pullover Sweater?

If you are getting ready to crochet a Toddler Pullover Sweater worked in the Herringbone Half Double (referred to in UK crochet patterns as Herringbone htr, in French as Point Chevron Demi-Bride, and in Spanish as Punto Espiga) with Super Bulky / Chenille (#6) yarn, calculating your total yardage before buying ensures all of your skeins come from the exact same dye lot.

For a standard Toddler Pullover Sweater measuring 26 inches wide by 22 inches long (66 cm × 56 cm), you will need approximately 282 yards (258 meters) of Super Bulky / Chenille (#6) yarn. Based on a standard 108-yard ball, that equals 3 skeins or roughly 268 grams with a 10% safety buffer built in.

Interactive Yardage & Skein Calculator — Toddler Pullover Sweater

282Total Yards
258Total Meters
3Skeins to Buy
268gTotal Weight
2.5 hrsEst. Time

Best Yarn Brand Substitutes & Skein Converter (Super Bulky / Chenille (#6))

Using a specific commercial yarn brand for your Toddler Pullover Sweater? Check the table below to see exactly how many balls you need for popular Super Bulky / Chenille (#6) yarns, or click any yarn to view its full substitution guide:

Yarn Brand Fiber Yards / Ball Balls Needed for Toddler Pullover Sweater
Bernat Blanket 100% Chenille Polyester 220 yds (300g) 2 balls ($21.98 est.)
Bernat Baby Blanket 100% Chenille Polyester 220 yds (300g) 2 balls ($21.98 est.)
Bernat Softee Chunky 100% Acrylic 108 yds (100g) 3 balls ($17.97 est.)
Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick 80% Acrylic / 20% Wool 106 yds (170g) 3 balls ($26.97 est.)
Alize Velluto Plush Chenille 100% Micro-Polyester 74 yds (100g) 4 balls ($18.00 est.)
Himalaya Dolphin Baby Plush 100% Micropolyester 131 yds (100g) 3 balls ($14.97 est.)

Herringbone Half Double — Super Bulky / Chenille (#6) (25 Sizes Chart)

Recommended crochet hook size for Super Bulky / Chenille (#6): 9.0mm (M/N-13). Stitch consumption factor for Herringbone Half Double: 1.18x. 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) 533 yds 487 m 5
Receiving Blanket 40″ × 40″ (102×102cm) 789 yds 721 m 8
Stroller / Crib Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 852 yds 779 m 8
Lapghan Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 852 yds 779 m 8
Standard Throw Blanket 50″ × 60″ (127×152cm) 1,480 yds 1,353 m 14
Oversized Sofa Throw 60″ × 72″ (152×183cm) 2,131 yds 1,949 m 20
Twin Size Bed Blanket 66″ × 90″ (168×229cm) 2,930 yds 2,679 m 28
Full / Double Bed Blanket 80″ × 90″ (203×229cm) 3,551 yds 3,247 m 33
Queen Size Bed Blanket 90″ × 95″ (229×241cm) 4,217 yds 3,856 m 40
King Size Bed Blanket 108″ × 95″ (274×241cm) 5,061 yds 4,628 m 47
California King Blanket 104″ × 100″ (264×254cm) 5,130 yds 4,691 m 48
Classic Winter Scarf 7″ × 65″ (18×165cm) 224 yds 205 m 3
Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf 10″ × 60″ (25×152cm) 296 yds 271 m 3
Pocket Shawl / Wrap 20″ × 68″ (51×173cm) 671 yds 614 m 7
Baby Sweater / Cardigan 22″ × 18″ (56×46cm) 195 yds 178 m 2
Toddler Pullover Sweater 26″ × 22″ (66×56cm) 282 yds 258 m 3
Adult Everyday Cardigan 42″ × 28″ (107×71cm) 580 yds 530 m 6
Adult Oversized Sweater 48″ × 30″ (122×76cm) 710 yds 649 m 7
Summer Festival Crop Top 32″ × 16″ (81×41cm) 253 yds 231 m 3
Adult Ribbed Beanie Hat 20″ × 10″ (51×25cm) 99 yds 91 m 1
Mesh Market Tote Bag 16″ × 18″ (41×46cm) 142 yds 130 m 2
Crossbody Shoulder Bag 14″ × 15″ (36×38cm) 104 yds 95 m 1
18×18 Throw Pillow Cover 18″ × 36″ (46×91cm) 320 yds 293 m 3
Dining Table Runner 14″ × 72″ (36×183cm) 497 yds 454 m 5
Textured Floor Rug / Mat 24″ × 36″ (61×91cm) 426 yds 390 m 4

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

Crocheting 282 yards of Herringbone Half Double takes approximately 2.5 hours of active work. Calculate your handmade retail price below:

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

$19.50Yarn Cost
$61.00Fair Retail Price

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