Yarn Weight #6 Super Bulky Crochet Patterns - Easy Crochet Patterns (2024)

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What can I crochet with 6 weight yarn? ›

Super Bulky and Roving (#6 Yarn Weight) Crochet Patterns

Super bulky yarn is perfect for crocheting heavy blankets or winter hats, as well as chunky scarves.

Super Bulky or 6 weight yarn is a very thick yarn that works up quickly on large needles and hooks. Most often it is used for cowls, scarves, and hats. Recommended Knitting Needle Size: US 11-17 or 8mm-12.75mm.

You only need two things for finger crochet: yarn and your hands. Choose a yarn that is super bulky (size 6 or 7 on the Craft Yarn Council Standard Yarn Weight System). You can also hold several strands of a thinner weight yarn together as you work, but it's easier to start with a single yarn.

As a crochet beginner, we recommend using a medium worsted weight yarn, or #4. This type of yarn will be easier to manipulate. It won't be too thin that will slip through your fingers or too thick, which will make you feel awkward.

Super bulky yarn (weight 6): Knitting needles: 8 to 12.75 mm, or sizes 11 to 17. Crochet hooks: 9 to 15 mm, or sizes M–13 to Q. Suggested gauge: 7 to 11 knit stitches; 7 to 9 crochet stitches.

An inexpensive, smooth, worsted or bulky weight yarn in a single color is the best choice for crochet beginners. Choose a fiber that you like (acrylic, wool, or cotton, typically) and a neutral or pastel color.

Bulky and super bulky yarns also make it easier for beginners to learn simple stitches and practice crochet, as the stitches, being large scale, are more visible and easier to manipulate.

Is super chunky yarn the same as bulky? ›

Chunky Yarns These yarns are thicker than worsted and knit to a gauge of 3-3.75 stitches per inch on a size U.S. 9-11 needle. Bulky Yarns These yarns are larger yet than aran or chunky. They are worked on large needles with a US size of 11 or greater. There are lots of fun patterns using these large yarns.

If you're looking to knit a chunky blanket, you'll probably wondering how much yarn or how many skeins are required. Easy answer, you'll need to purchase quite a bit of yarn. A standard size DIY chunky knit blanket requires approximately 6-8 skeins of super bulky weight yarn.

Also know as wool roving, thick wool yarn was the most popular option for making chunky blankets when they first came on the scene. Since it's so thick, it makes up into gorgeous blankets that look very cozy. However, using wool has some drawbacks. First up, it's not washable so you'd have to dry clean it.

Bulky yarn (weight 5): Knitting needles: 5.5 to 8 mm, or sizes 9 to 11. Crochet hooks: 6.5 to 9mm, or sizes K–10 1⁄2 to M–13. Suggested gauge: 12 to 15 knit stitches; 8 to 11 crochet stitches.

Queen Size Blanket (approximately 90″ x 90″): You might need around 25 to 30 skeins of super bulky weight yarn. King Size Blanket (approximately 108″ x 90″): You might need around 30 to 35 skeins of super bulky weight yarn.

Bulky weight yarn is great for super cosy sweaters, blankets and beanies! Bulky yarn is a category 5 yarn in the US, called chunky yarn in the UK and is a 12ply yarn in Australia and New Zealand.