Our included yarn calculation tables give you the quick answers to the question – How much yarn do I need to knit a chunky blanket. No running out of yarn!
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Note: This is a rough estimate, and it varies depending on so many factors like yarn weight, tension, the knit stitch pattern, the knitting needles size and blanket size.
If you do ribbing, cabling, pattern stitches like lace knitting or colorwork knitting techniques, add 10% more yarn to the yardage estimates outlined below.
I reviewed, fact checked and updated this post on May 13, 2023.
Table Of Contents
- How Much Yarn Do I Need To Knit A Chunky Blanket?
- How Many Yards Of Yarn For A Chunky Blanket?
- How Many Skeins Of Yarn For A Chunky Blanket?
- How Many Ounces Of Yarn For A Chunky Blanket?
How Much Yarn Do I Need To Knit A Chunky Blanket?
Here’s a handy guide for with the info about how much yarn for a chunky blankets in a range of sizes, when knitting with a chunky weight #6 yarn.
For A Chunky Baby Blanket
Baby Blanket Chunky Yarn Estimates
With Paintbox Simply Super Chunky (#6)
Final Size (In)
36 x 45 inches
Final Size (Cms)
91 x 114 cms
Estimated Yardage
650 yards
Estimated Meterage
594 meters
Estimated Ounces
35 oz
Estimated Grams
933 gms
Estimated Skeins
10 skeins
For A Chunky Throw Blanket
Throw Blanket Chunky Yarn Estimates
With Paintbox Simply Super Chunky (#6)
Final Size (In)
54 x 60 inches
Final Size (Cms)
137 x 152 cms
Estimated Yardage
1296 yards
Estimated Meterage
1185 meters
Estimated Ounces
70 oz
Estimated Grams
1895 gms
Estimated Skeins
20 skeins
For A Chunky Twin Size Blanket
Twin Blanket Chunky Yarn Estimates
With Paintbox Simply Super Chunky (#6)
Final Size (In)
66 x 90 inches
Final Size (Cms)
168 x 229 cms
Estimated Yardage
2376 yards
Estimated Meterage
2173 meters
Estimated Ounces
126 oz
Estimated Grams
3572 gms
Estimated Skeins
36 skeins
For A Chunky Full Size Blanket
Full Blanket Chunky Yarn Estimates
With Paintbox Simply Super Chunky (#6)
Final Size (In)
80 x 90 inches
Final Size (Cms)
203 x 229 cms
Estimated Yardage
2880 yards
Estimated Meterage
2633 meters
Estimated Ounces
154 oz
Estimated Grams
4366 gms
Estimated Skeins
44 skeins
For A Chunky Queen Size Blanket
Queen Blanket Chunky Yarn Estimates
With Paintbox Simply Super Chunky (#6)
Final Size (In)
90 x 90 inches
Final Size (Cms)
229 x 229 cms
Estimated Yardage
3240 yards
Estimated Meterage
2963 meters
Estimated Ounces
175 oz
Estimated Grams
4961 gms
Estimated Skeins
50 skeins
For A Chunky King Size Blanket
King Blanket Chunky Yarn Estimates
With Paintbox Simply Super Chunky (#6)
Final Size (In)
108 x 90 inches
Final Size (Cms)
274 x 229 cms
Estimated Yardage
3880 yards
Estimated Meterage
3548 meters
Estimated Ounces
182 oz
Estimated Grams
5160 gms
Estimated Skeins
52 skeins
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How Many Yards Of Yarn For A Chunky Blanket?
Here’s how many yards for a chunky blanket depending on the size you choose.
- Baby Blanket – 650 yards
- Throw Blanket – 1296 yards
- Twin Blanket – 2376 yards
- Full Blanket – 2880 yards
- Queen Blanket – 3240 yards
- King Blanket – 3880 yards
How Many Skeins Of Yarn For A Chunky Blanket?
Here’s how many skeins for a chunky blanket depending on the size you choose.
- Baby Blanket – 10 skeins
- Throw Blanket – 20 skeins
- Twin Blanket – 36 skeins
- Full Blanket – 44 skeins
- Queen Blanket – 50 skeins
- King Blanket – 52 skeins
How Many Ounces Of Yarn For A Chunky Blanket?
Here’s how many ounces for a chunky blanket depending on the size you choose.
- Baby Blanket – 35 oz
- Throw Blanket – 70 oz
- Twin Blanket – 126 oz
- Full Blanket – 154 oz
- Queen Blanket – 175 oz
- King Blanket – 182 oz
Conclusion
Hope you found these tips helpful. Now you know how much yarn you’ll need, it’s time to start your next project! Curious about which fiber to use? See here.
This post is part of my series explaining how much yarn for different-sized blankets. My previous article is how much yarn for twin size blankets, and next up is how much yarn for a queen size blanket?
Hi, do you have same information for #5 chunky, #6 is super chunky and not a nice feel to the yarn. Thanks, Lyda
Hi Lyda
I don’t have the same information for a #5 weight chunky yarn at this stage. It’s a good suggestion. Cheers Jodie