Running out of Premier Parfait Chunky or looking for a more affordable, softer, or locally available alternative for your next crochet pattern? Because Premier Parfait Chunky is classified as a Bulky / Chunky (#5) yarn made from 100% Polyester Chenille, swapping in another yarn without checking the yardage-to-gram ratio can leave you short by several skeins.
Each standard skein of Premier Parfait Chunky weighs 100 grams and contains 131 yards (120 meters), with a recommended crochet hook size of 6.5mm (K-10.5) and an average retail price of $5.49. Use our interactive converter below to calculate exactly how many balls of any substitute yarn you need to buy:
Interactive Premier Parfait Chunky Skein Substitution Converter
Top Direct Yarn Substitutes for Premier Parfait Chunky (Bulky / Chunky (#5))
To match the gauge and drape of Premier Parfait Chunky without having to rewrite your crochet pattern stitch counts, choose a replacement from the same Bulky / Chunky (#5) 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 Premier Parfait Chunky | Est. Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bernat Velvet | 100% Polyester Velvet | 315 yds / 300g | 3 skeins | $10.49 |
| Lion Brand Hue + Me | 80% Acrylic / 20% Wool | 137 yds / 125g | 5 skeins | $7.49 |
How Many Skeins of Premier Parfait Chunky Do You Need by Project Size?
Planning to crochet a blanket, sweater, or scarf using Premier Parfait Chunky (131 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 (642 yds) | 7 skeins (802 yds) | 9 skeins (1,059 yds) |
| Receiving Blanket | 40″ × 40″ | 8 skeins (950 yds) | 10 skeins (1,188 yds) | 12 skeins (1,568 yds) |
| Stroller / Crib Blanket | 36″ × 48″ | 8 skeins (1,026 yds) | 10 skeins (1,283 yds) | 13 skeins (1,694 yds) |
| Lapghan Blanket | 36″ × 48″ | 8 skeins (1,026 yds) | 10 skeins (1,283 yds) | 13 skeins (1,694 yds) |
| Standard Throw Blanket | 50″ × 60″ | 14 skeins (1,782 yds) | 18 skeins (2,228 yds) | 23 skeins (2,940 yds) |
| Oversized Sofa Throw | 60″ × 72″ | 20 skeins (2,566 yds) | 25 skeins (3,208 yds) | 33 skeins (4,234 yds) |
| Twin Size Bed Blanket | 66″ × 90″ | 27 skeins (3,528 yds) | 34 skeins (4,410 yds) | 45 skeins (5,822 yds) |
| Full / Double Bed Blanket | 80″ × 90″ | 33 skeins (4,277 yds) | 41 skeins (5,346 yds) | 54 skeins (7,057 yds) |
| Queen Size Bed Blanket | 90″ × 95″ | 39 skeins (5,079 yds) | 49 skeins (6,348 yds) | 64 skeins (8,380 yds) |
| King Size Bed Blanket | 108″ × 95″ | 47 skeins (6,094 yds) | 59 skeins (7,618 yds) | 77 skeins (10,056 yds) |
| California King Blanket | 104″ × 100″ | 48 skeins (6,178 yds) | 59 skeins (7,722 yds) | 78 skeins (10,193 yds) |
| Classic Winter Scarf | 7″ × 65″ | 3 skeins (270 yds) | 3 skeins (338 yds) | 4 skeins (446 yds) |
| Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf | 10″ × 60″ | 3 skeins (356 yds) | 4 skeins (446 yds) | 5 skeins (588 yds) |
| Pocket Shawl / Wrap | 20″ × 68″ | 7 skeins (808 yds) | 8 skeins (1,010 yds) | 11 skeins (1,333 yds) |
| Baby Sweater / Cardigan | 22″ × 18″ | 2 skeins (235 yds) | 3 skeins (294 yds) | 3 skeins (388 yds) |
| Toddler Pullover Sweater | 26″ × 22″ | 3 skeins (340 yds) | 4 skeins (425 yds) | 5 skeins (561 yds) |
| Adult Everyday Cardigan | 42″ × 28″ | 6 skeins (699 yds) | 7 skeins (873 yds) | 9 skeins (1,153 yds) |
| Adult Oversized Sweater | 48″ × 30″ | 7 skeins (855 yds) | 9 skeins (1,069 yds) | 11 skeins (1,411 yds) |
| Summer Festival Crop Top | 32″ × 16″ | 3 skeins (304 yds) | 3 skeins (380 yds) | 4 skeins (502 yds) |
| Adult Ribbed Beanie Hat | 20″ × 10″ | 1 skeins (119 yds) | 2 skeins (149 yds) | 2 skeins (196 yds) |
| Mesh Market Tote Bag | 16″ × 18″ | 2 skeins (171 yds) | 2 skeins (214 yds) | 3 skeins (282 yds) |
| Crossbody Shoulder Bag | 14″ × 15″ | 1 skeins (125 yds) | 2 skeins (156 yds) | 2 skeins (206 yds) |
| 18×18 Throw Pillow Cover | 18″ × 36″ | 3 skeins (385 yds) | 4 skeins (481 yds) | 5 skeins (635 yds) |
| Dining Table Runner | 14″ × 72″ | 5 skeins (599 yds) | 6 skeins (748 yds) | 8 skeins (988 yds) |
| Textured Floor Rug / Mat | 24″ × 36″ | 4 skeins (513 yds) | 5 skeins (642 yds) | 7 skeins (847 yds) |
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