How Much Bulky / Chunky (#5) Yarn for a Basketweave Stitch Pocket Shawl / Wrap?

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If you are getting ready to crochet a Pocket Shawl / Wrap worked in the Basketweave Stitch (referred to in UK crochet patterns as Basketweave, in French as Point Tressé / Vannerie, and in Spanish as Punto Cesta / Canasta) 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 Pocket Shawl / Wrap measuring 20 inches wide by 68 inches long (51 cm × 173 cm), you will need approximately 1,373 yards (1,255 meters) of Bulky / Chunky (#5) yarn. Based on a standard 140-yard ball, that equals 10 skeins or roughly 975 grams with a 10% safety buffer built in.

Interactive Yardage & Skein Calculator — Pocket Shawl / Wrap

1,373Total Yards
1,255Total Meters
10Skeins to Buy
975gTotal Weight
11.9 hrsEst. Time

Best Yarn Brand Substitutes & Skein Converter (Bulky / Chunky (#5))

Using a specific commercial yarn brand for your Pocket Shawl / Wrap? 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 Pocket Shawl / Wrap
Bernat Velvet 100% Polyester Velvet 315 yds (300g) 5 balls ($52.45 est.)
Lion Brand Hue + Me 80% Acrylic / 20% Wool 137 yds (125g) 11 balls ($82.39 est.)
Premier Parfait Chunky 100% Polyester Chenille 131 yds (100g) 11 balls ($60.39 est.)

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

Recommended crochet hook size for Bulky / Chunky (#5): 6.5mm (K-10.5). Stitch consumption factor for Basketweave Stitch: 1.7x. 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) 1,091 yds 998 m 8
Receiving Blanket 40″ × 40″ (102×102cm) 1,616 yds 1,478 m 12
Stroller / Crib Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 1,745 yds 1,596 m 13
Lapghan Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 1,745 yds 1,596 m 13
Standard Throw Blanket 50″ × 60″ (127×152cm) 3,029 yds 2,770 m 22
Oversized Sofa Throw 60″ × 72″ (152×183cm) 4,362 yds 3,989 m 32
Twin Size Bed Blanket 66″ × 90″ (168×229cm) 5,998 yds 5,485 m 43
Full / Double Bed Blanket 80″ × 90″ (203×229cm) 7,271 yds 6,649 m 52
Queen Size Bed Blanket 90″ × 95″ (229×241cm) 8,634 yds 7,895 m 62
King Size Bed Blanket 108″ × 95″ (274×241cm) 10,361 yds 9,474 m 75
California King Blanket 104″ × 100″ (264×254cm) 10,502 yds 9,603 m 76
Classic Winter Scarf 7″ × 65″ (18×165cm) 459 yds 420 m 4
Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf 10″ × 60″ (25×152cm) 606 yds 554 m 5
Pocket Shawl / Wrap 20″ × 68″ (51×173cm) 1,373 yds 1,255 m 10
Baby Sweater / Cardigan 22″ × 18″ (56×46cm) 400 yds 366 m 3
Toddler Pullover Sweater 26″ × 22″ (66×56cm) 578 yds 529 m 5
Adult Everyday Cardigan 42″ × 28″ (107×71cm) 1,188 yds 1,086 m 9
Adult Oversized Sweater 48″ × 30″ (122×76cm) 1,454 yds 1,330 m 11
Summer Festival Crop Top 32″ × 16″ (81×41cm) 517 yds 473 m 4
Adult Ribbed Beanie Hat 20″ × 10″ (51×25cm) 202 yds 185 m 2
Mesh Market Tote Bag 16″ × 18″ (41×46cm) 291 yds 266 m 3
Crossbody Shoulder Bag 14″ × 15″ (36×38cm) 212 yds 194 m 2
18×18 Throw Pillow Cover 18″ × 36″ (46×91cm) 654 yds 598 m 5
Dining Table Runner 14″ × 72″ (36×183cm) 1,018 yds 931 m 8
Textured Floor Rug / Mat 24″ × 36″ (61×91cm) 872 yds 797 m 7

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

Crocheting 1,373 yards of Basketweave Stitch takes approximately 11.9 hours of active work. Calculate your handmade retail price below:

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

$65.00Yarn Cost
$247.50Fair Retail Price

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