How Much Super Bulky / Chenille (#6) Yarn for a Double Crochet (dc) Pocket Shawl / Wrap?

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If you are getting ready to crochet a Pocket Shawl / Wrap worked in the Double Crochet (dc) (referred to in UK crochet patterns as Treble Crochet (tr), in French as Bride (b), and in Spanish as Punto Alto / Vareta (pa)) 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 Pocket Shawl / Wrap measuring 20 inches wide by 68 inches long (51 cm × 173 cm), you will need approximately 711 yards (650 meters) of Super Bulky / Chenille (#6) yarn. Based on a standard 108-yard ball, that equals 7 skeins or roughly 675 grams with a 10% safety buffer built in.

Interactive Yardage & Skein Calculator — Pocket Shawl / Wrap

711Total Yards
650Total Meters
7Skeins to Buy
675gTotal Weight
6.2 hrsEst. Time

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

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 Super Bulky / Chenille (#6) yarns, or click any yarn to view its full substitution guide:

Yarn Brand Fiber Yards / Ball Balls Needed for Pocket Shawl / Wrap
Bernat Blanket 100% Chenille Polyester 220 yds (300g) 4 balls ($43.96 est.)
Bernat Baby Blanket 100% Chenille Polyester 220 yds (300g) 4 balls ($43.96 est.)
Bernat Softee Chunky 100% Acrylic 108 yds (100g) 7 balls ($41.93 est.)
Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick 80% Acrylic / 20% Wool 106 yds (170g) 7 balls ($62.93 est.)
Alize Velluto Plush Chenille 100% Micro-Polyester 74 yds (100g) 10 balls ($45.00 est.)
Himalaya Dolphin Baby Plush 100% Micropolyester 131 yds (100g) 6 balls ($29.94 est.)

Double Crochet (dc) — 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 Double Crochet (dc): 1.25x. 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) 564 yds 516 m 6
Receiving Blanket 40″ × 40″ (102×102cm) 836 yds 764 m 8
Stroller / Crib Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 903 yds 826 m 9
Lapghan Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 903 yds 826 m 9
Standard Throw Blanket 50″ × 60″ (127×152cm) 1,568 yds 1,434 m 15
Oversized Sofa Throw 60″ × 72″ (152×183cm) 2,257 yds 2,064 m 21
Twin Size Bed Blanket 66″ × 90″ (168×229cm) 3,104 yds 2,838 m 29
Full / Double Bed Blanket 80″ × 90″ (203×229cm) 3,762 yds 3,440 m 35
Queen Size Bed Blanket 90″ × 95″ (229×241cm) 4,467 yds 4,085 m 42
King Size Bed Blanket 108″ × 95″ (274×241cm) 5,361 yds 4,902 m 50
California King Blanket 104″ × 100″ (264×254cm) 5,434 yds 4,969 m 51
Classic Winter Scarf 7″ × 65″ (18×165cm) 238 yds 218 m 3
Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf 10″ × 60″ (25×152cm) 314 yds 287 m 3
Pocket Shawl / Wrap 20″ × 68″ (51×173cm) 711 yds 650 m 7
Baby Sweater / Cardigan 22″ × 18″ (56×46cm) 207 yds 189 m 2
Toddler Pullover Sweater 26″ × 22″ (66×56cm) 299 yds 273 m 3
Adult Everyday Cardigan 42″ × 28″ (107×71cm) 614 yds 561 m 6
Adult Oversized Sweater 48″ × 30″ (122×76cm) 752 yds 688 m 7
Summer Festival Crop Top 32″ × 16″ (81×41cm) 268 yds 245 m 3
Adult Ribbed Beanie Hat 20″ × 10″ (51×25cm) 105 yds 96 m 1
Mesh Market Tote Bag 16″ × 18″ (41×46cm) 150 yds 137 m 2
Crossbody Shoulder Bag 14″ × 15″ (36×38cm) 110 yds 101 m 2
18×18 Throw Pillow Cover 18″ × 36″ (46×91cm) 339 yds 310 m 4
Dining Table Runner 14″ × 72″ (36×183cm) 527 yds 482 m 5
Textured Floor Rug / Mat 24″ × 36″ (61×91cm) 451 yds 412 m 5

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

Crocheting 711 yards of Double Crochet (dc) takes approximately 6.2 hours of active work. Calculate your handmade retail price below:

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

$45.50Yarn Cost
$142.50Fair Retail Price

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