How Much Super Bulky / Chenille (#6) Yarn for a Feather Stitch Twin Size Bed Blanket?

If you are getting ready to crochet a Twin Size Bed Blanket worked in the Feather Stitch (referred to in UK crochet patterns as Feather Stitch, in French as Point Plume, and in Spanish as Punto Pluma) 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 Twin Size Bed Blanket measuring 66 inches wide by 90 inches long (168 cm × 229 cm), you will need approximately 3,849 yards (3,520 meters) of Super Bulky / Chenille (#6) yarn. Based on a standard 108-yard ball, that equals 36 skeins or roughly 3,657 grams with a 10% safety buffer built in.

Interactive Yardage & Skein Calculator — Twin Size Bed Blanket

3,849Total Yards
3,520Total Meters
36Skeins to Buy
3,657gTotal Weight
33.5 hrsEst. Time

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

Using a specific commercial yarn brand for your Twin Size Bed Blanket? 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 Twin Size Bed Blanket
Bernat Blanket 100% Chenille Polyester 220 yds (300g) 18 balls ($197.82 est.)
Bernat Baby Blanket 100% Chenille Polyester 220 yds (300g) 18 balls ($197.82 est.)
Bernat Softee Chunky 100% Acrylic 108 yds (100g) 36 balls ($215.64 est.)
Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick 80% Acrylic / 20% Wool 106 yds (170g) 37 balls ($332.63 est.)
Alize Velluto Plush Chenille 100% Micro-Polyester 74 yds (100g) 53 balls ($238.50 est.)
Himalaya Dolphin Baby Plush 100% Micropolyester 131 yds (100g) 30 balls ($149.70 est.)

Feather Stitch — 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 Feather Stitch: 1.55x. 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) 700 yds 640 m 7
Receiving Blanket 40″ × 40″ (102×102cm) 1,037 yds 948 m 10
Stroller / Crib Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 1,120 yds 1,024 m 11
Lapghan Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 1,120 yds 1,024 m 11
Standard Throw Blanket 50″ × 60″ (127×152cm) 1,944 yds 1,778 m 18
Oversized Sofa Throw 60″ × 72″ (152×183cm) 2,799 yds 2,559 m 26
Twin Size Bed Blanket 66″ × 90″ (168×229cm) 3,849 yds 3,520 m 36
Full / Double Bed Blanket 80″ × 90″ (203×229cm) 4,665 yds 4,266 m 44
Queen Size Bed Blanket 90″ × 95″ (229×241cm) 5,540 yds 5,066 m 52
King Size Bed Blanket 108″ × 95″ (274×241cm) 6,647 yds 6,078 m 62
California King Blanket 104″ × 100″ (264×254cm) 6,738 yds 6,161 m 63
Classic Winter Scarf 7″ × 65″ (18×165cm) 295 yds 270 m 3
Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf 10″ × 60″ (25×152cm) 389 yds 356 m 4
Pocket Shawl / Wrap 20″ × 68″ (51×173cm) 881 yds 806 m 9
Baby Sweater / Cardigan 22″ × 18″ (56×46cm) 257 yds 235 m 3
Toddler Pullover Sweater 26″ × 22″ (66×56cm) 371 yds 339 m 4
Adult Everyday Cardigan 42″ × 28″ (107×71cm) 762 yds 697 m 8
Adult Oversized Sweater 48″ × 30″ (122×76cm) 933 yds 853 m 9
Summer Festival Crop Top 32″ × 16″ (81×41cm) 332 yds 304 m 4
Adult Ribbed Beanie Hat 20″ × 10″ (51×25cm) 130 yds 119 m 2
Mesh Market Tote Bag 16″ × 18″ (41×46cm) 187 yds 171 m 2
Crossbody Shoulder Bag 14″ × 15″ (36×38cm) 136 yds 124 m 2
18×18 Throw Pillow Cover 18″ × 36″ (46×91cm) 420 yds 384 m 4
Dining Table Runner 14″ × 72″ (36×183cm) 653 yds 597 m 7
Textured Floor Rug / Mat 24″ × 36″ (61×91cm) 560 yds 512 m 6

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

Crocheting 3,849 yards of Feather Stitch takes approximately 33.5 hours of active work. Calculate your handmade retail price below:

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

$234.00Yarn Cost
$740.50Fair Retail Price

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