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

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If you are getting ready to crochet a Pocket Shawl / Wrap worked in the Solid Granny Square Stitch (referred to in UK crochet patterns as Solid Granny, in French as Carré Granny Plein, and in Spanish as Granny Square Sólido) 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 1,050 yards (960 meters) of Bulky / Chunky (#5) yarn. Based on a standard 140-yard ball, that equals 8 skeins or roughly 746 grams with a 10% safety buffer built in.

Interactive Yardage & Skein Calculator — Pocket Shawl / Wrap

1,050Total Yards
960Total Meters
8Skeins to Buy
746gTotal Weight
9.1 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) 4 balls ($41.96 est.)
Lion Brand Hue + Me 80% Acrylic / 20% Wool 137 yds (125g) 8 balls ($59.92 est.)
Premier Parfait Chunky 100% Polyester Chenille 131 yds (100g) 9 balls ($49.41 est.)

Solid Granny Square Stitch — Bulky / Chunky (#5) (25 Sizes Chart)

Recommended crochet hook size for Bulky / Chunky (#5): 6.5mm (K-10.5). Stitch consumption factor for Solid Granny Square Stitch: 1.3x. 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) 834 yds 763 m 6
Receiving Blanket 40″ × 40″ (102×102cm) 1,236 yds 1,130 m 9
Stroller / Crib Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 1,334 yds 1,220 m 10
Lapghan Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 1,334 yds 1,220 m 10
Standard Throw Blanket 50″ × 60″ (127×152cm) 2,317 yds 2,119 m 17
Oversized Sofa Throw 60″ × 72″ (152×183cm) 3,336 yds 3,050 m 24
Twin Size Bed Blanket 66″ × 90″ (168×229cm) 4,587 yds 4,194 m 33
Full / Double Bed Blanket 80″ × 90″ (203×229cm) 5,560 yds 5,084 m 40
Queen Size Bed Blanket 90″ × 95″ (229×241cm) 6,602 yds 6,037 m 48
King Size Bed Blanket 108″ × 95″ (274×241cm) 7,923 yds 7,245 m 57
California King Blanket 104″ × 100″ (264×254cm) 8,031 yds 7,344 m 58
Classic Winter Scarf 7″ × 65″ (18×165cm) 351 yds 321 m 3
Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf 10″ × 60″ (25×152cm) 463 yds 423 m 4
Pocket Shawl / Wrap 20″ × 68″ (51×173cm) 1,050 yds 960 m 8
Baby Sweater / Cardigan 22″ × 18″ (56×46cm) 306 yds 280 m 3
Toddler Pullover Sweater 26″ × 22″ (66×56cm) 442 yds 404 m 4
Adult Everyday Cardigan 42″ × 28″ (107×71cm) 908 yds 830 m 7
Adult Oversized Sweater 48″ × 30″ (122×76cm) 1,112 yds 1,017 m 8
Summer Festival Crop Top 32″ × 16″ (81×41cm) 395 yds 361 m 3
Adult Ribbed Beanie Hat 20″ × 10″ (51×25cm) 154 yds 141 m 2
Mesh Market Tote Bag 16″ × 18″ (41×46cm) 222 yds 203 m 2
Crossbody Shoulder Bag 14″ × 15″ (36×38cm) 162 yds 148 m 2
18×18 Throw Pillow Cover 18″ × 36″ (46×91cm) 500 yds 457 m 4
Dining Table Runner 14″ × 72″ (36×183cm) 778 yds 711 m 6
Textured Floor Rug / Mat 24″ × 36″ (61×91cm) 667 yds 610 m 5

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

Crocheting 1,050 yards of Solid Granny Square Stitch takes approximately 9.1 hours of active work. Calculate your handmade retail price below:

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

$52.00Yarn Cost
$192.50Fair Retail Price

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