Running out of Bernat Softee Chunky or looking for a more affordable, softer, or locally available alternative for your next crochet pattern? Because Bernat Softee Chunky is classified as a Super Bulky / Chenille (#6) yarn made from 100% Acrylic, swapping in another yarn without checking the yardage-to-gram ratio can leave you short by several skeins.
Each standard skein of Bernat Softee Chunky weighs 100 grams and contains 108 yards (99 meters), with a recommended crochet hook size of 8.0mm (L-11) and an average retail price of $5.99. Use our interactive converter below to calculate exactly how many balls of any substitute yarn you need to buy:
Interactive Bernat Softee Chunky Skein Substitution Converter
Top Direct Yarn Substitutes for Bernat Softee Chunky (Super Bulky / Chenille (#6))
To match the gauge and drape of Bernat Softee Chunky without having to rewrite your crochet pattern stitch counts, choose a replacement from the same Super Bulky / Chenille (#6) thickness category. Below is our side-by-side comparison of every compatible yarn in our database:
| Substitute Yarn Name | Fiber Content | Yards / Grams per Ball | Skeins Needed to Equal 5 Balls of Bernat Softee Chunky | Est. Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bernat Blanket | 100% Chenille Polyester | 220 yds / 300g | 3 skeins | $10.99 |
| Bernat Baby Blanket | 100% Chenille Polyester | 220 yds / 300g | 3 skeins | $10.99 |
| Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick | 80% Acrylic / 20% Wool | 106 yds / 170g | 6 skeins | $8.99 |
| Alize Velluto Plush Chenille | 100% Micro-Polyester | 74 yds / 100g | 8 skeins | $4.50 |
| Himalaya Dolphin Baby Plush | 100% Micropolyester | 131 yds / 100g | 5 skeins | $4.99 |
How Many Skeins of Bernat Softee Chunky Do You Need by Project Size?
Planning to crochet a blanket, sweater, or scarf using Bernat Softee Chunky (108 yards per skein)? Here is the exact number of balls required across popular crochet projects:
| Project Type | Dimensions | Single Crochet Skeins | Double Crochet Skeins | Waffle Stitch Skeins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Blanket | 30″ × 36″ | 5 skeins (451 yds) | 6 skeins (564 yds) | 7 skeins (745 yds) |
| Receiving Blanket | 40″ × 40″ | 7 skeins (669 yds) | 8 skeins (836 yds) | 11 skeins (1,104 yds) |
| Stroller / Crib Blanket | 36″ × 48″ | 7 skeins (722 yds) | 9 skeins (903 yds) | 12 skeins (1,192 yds) |
| Lapghan Blanket | 36″ × 48″ | 7 skeins (722 yds) | 9 skeins (903 yds) | 12 skeins (1,192 yds) |
| Standard Throw Blanket | 50″ × 60″ | 12 skeins (1,254 yds) | 15 skeins (1,568 yds) | 20 skeins (2,069 yds) |
| Oversized Sofa Throw | 60″ × 72″ | 17 skeins (1,806 yds) | 21 skeins (2,257 yds) | 28 skeins (2,980 yds) |
| Twin Size Bed Blanket | 66″ × 90″ | 23 skeins (2,483 yds) | 29 skeins (3,104 yds) | 38 skeins (4,097 yds) |
| Full / Double Bed Blanket | 80″ × 90″ | 28 skeins (3,010 yds) | 35 skeins (3,762 yds) | 46 skeins (4,966 yds) |
| Queen Size Bed Blanket | 90″ × 95″ | 34 skeins (3,574 yds) | 42 skeins (4,467 yds) | 55 skeins (5,897 yds) |
| King Size Bed Blanket | 108″ × 95″ | 40 skeins (4,289 yds) | 50 skeins (5,361 yds) | 66 skeins (7,076 yds) |
| California King Blanket | 104″ × 100″ | 41 skeins (4,347 yds) | 51 skeins (5,434 yds) | 67 skeins (7,173 yds) |
| Classic Winter Scarf | 7″ × 65″ | 2 skeins (190 yds) | 3 skeins (238 yds) | 3 skeins (314 yds) |
| Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf | 10″ × 60″ | 3 skeins (251 yds) | 3 skeins (314 yds) | 4 skeins (414 yds) |
| Pocket Shawl / Wrap | 20″ × 68″ | 6 skeins (568 yds) | 7 skeins (711 yds) | 9 skeins (938 yds) |
| Baby Sweater / Cardigan | 22″ × 18″ | 2 skeins (166 yds) | 2 skeins (207 yds) | 3 skeins (273 yds) |
| Toddler Pullover Sweater | 26″ × 22″ | 3 skeins (239 yds) | 3 skeins (299 yds) | 4 skeins (395 yds) |
| Adult Everyday Cardigan | 42″ × 28″ | 5 skeins (492 yds) | 6 skeins (614 yds) | 8 skeins (811 yds) |
| Adult Oversized Sweater | 48″ × 30″ | 6 skeins (602 yds) | 7 skeins (752 yds) | 10 skeins (993 yds) |
| Summer Festival Crop Top | 32″ × 16″ | 2 skeins (214 yds) | 3 skeins (268 yds) | 4 skeins (353 yds) |
| Adult Ribbed Beanie Hat | 20″ × 10″ | 1 skeins (84 yds) | 1 skeins (105 yds) | 2 skeins (138 yds) |
| Mesh Market Tote Bag | 16″ × 18″ | 2 skeins (120 yds) | 2 skeins (150 yds) | 2 skeins (199 yds) |
| Crossbody Shoulder Bag | 14″ × 15″ | 1 skeins (88 yds) | 2 skeins (110 yds) | 2 skeins (145 yds) |
| 18×18 Throw Pillow Cover | 18″ × 36″ | 3 skeins (271 yds) | 4 skeins (339 yds) | 5 skeins (447 yds) |
| Dining Table Runner | 14″ × 72″ | 4 skeins (421 yds) | 5 skeins (527 yds) | 7 skeins (695 yds) |
| Textured Floor Rug / Mat | 24″ × 36″ | 4 skeins (361 yds) | 5 skeins (451 yds) | 6 skeins (596 yds) |
Explore All 30 Commercial Yarn Substitution Guides
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- Alize Velluto Plush Chenille
- Himalaya Dolphin Baby Plush
- Premier Parfait Chunky
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