Yarn spec sheet · Bernat
Bernat Baby Velvet
Bernat Baby Velvet: 150 m per 100 g, 5 mm hook, Polyester. Best substitutes ranked by Match Score, ball equivalences and a yardage calculator.
Technical specifications
- Weight (CYC)
- 4 – Medium
- Meters per 100 g
- 150 m
- Recommended hook
- 5 mm
- Composition
- 100 % Polyester
- Ball
- 300 g · 450 m (492 yd)
- WPI (wraps per inch)
- 9–12 (CYC range)
- Standard gauge (10 × 10 cm)
- 16 sts × 20 rows
- Texture
- Velvet
- Status
- Available
Best substitutes for Bernat Baby Velvet
Ranked by Match Score: density (40%), weight (20%), fiber (15%), texture (15%) and hook size (10%).
= 2,250 m of Bernat Baby Velvet in total
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Círculo Amigurumi Pelúcia Match Score 72 %
- similar density
- adjacent weight
- same fiber
- same texture
+4 % meters per 100 g vs. original 132 m per ball (−318 m) 5 – Bulky · Polyester
Balls of Bernat Baby Velvet 1 3 5 10 Balls of Círculo Amigurumi Pelúcia 4 11 18 35 You need 18 balls of Círculo Amigurumi Pelúcia
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DROPS Paris Match Score 70 %
- similar density
- same weight
- same hook range
±0 % meters per 100 g vs. original 75 m per ball (−375 m) 4 – Medium · Cotton
Balls of Bernat Baby Velvet 1 3 5 10 Balls of DROPS Paris 6 18 30 60 You need 30 balls of DROPS Paris
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DROPS Nepal Match Score 70 %
- similar density
- same weight
- same hook range
±0 % meters per 100 g vs. original 75 m per ball (−375 m) 4 – Medium · Wool
Balls of Bernat Baby Velvet 1 3 5 10 Balls of DROPS Nepal 6 18 30 60 You need 30 balls of DROPS Nepal
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DROPS Big Merino Match Score 70 %
- similar density
- same weight
- same hook range
±0 % meters per 100 g vs. original 75 m per ball (−375 m) 4 – Medium · Wool
Balls of Bernat Baby Velvet 1 3 5 10 Balls of DROPS Big Merino 6 18 30 60 You need 30 balls of DROPS Big Merino
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Scheepjes Stone Washed XL Match Score 70 %
- similar density
- same weight
- same hook range
±0 % meters per 100 g vs. original 75 m per ball (−375 m) 4 – Medium · Cotton
Balls of Bernat Baby Velvet 1 3 5 10 Balls of Scheepjes Stone Washed XL 6 18 30 60 You need 30 balls of Scheepjes Stone Washed XL
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Lily Sugar'n Cream Match Score 66 %
- similar density
- same weight
- same hook range
+2 % meters per 100 g vs. original 109 m per ball (−341 m) 4 – Medium · Cotton
Balls of Bernat Baby Velvet 1 3 5 10 Balls of Lily Sugar'n Cream 5 13 21 42 You need 21 balls of Lily Sugar'n Cream
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Rounded up by meters per ball. Buy all balls from the same dye lot.
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Bernat Baby Velvet: technical analysis
Linear density, fibre and hook
Bernat Baby Velvet is a Medium (CYC 4) yarn from Bernat. Each 300 g ball holds 450 m (492 yd), a linear density of 150 m per 100 g, or about 47 yards per ounce. Density is the number that matters when you swap yarns: two yarns of the same weight class can differ by 20 % or more in meters per gram, and that difference goes straight into how many balls you buy.
That is 13 % less yardage per 100 g than the average Medium (CYC 4) yarn in our database (173 m/100 g across 49 yarns). A lower yardage points to a denser, heavier strand: the finished piece weighs more and usually needs more grams, and often more balls, than a pattern written for a lighter yarn of the same class.
Fibre content of Bernat Baby Velvet: 100 % polyester. Polyester chenille has a soft pile that makes very plush blankets and toys, but stitches are hard to see, so stitch markers help; avoid pulling back too often, as the pile can shed. Its velvet-like surface makes a soft, plush fabric that hides individual stitches.
The label recommends a 5 mm hook, below the 5.5–6.5 mm range the Craft Yarn Council suggests for Medium (CYC 4) yarns: expect a firm, close fabric, ideal for amigurumi, bags and baskets, less so for drapey garments.
The manufacturer's tension is 16 stitches × 20 rows in 10 × 10 cm, so each stitch is about 6.3 mm wide and each row about 5 mm tall.
How many balls of Bernat Baby Velvet for typical projects
Approximate yarn needs for common projects, converted into balls of Bernat Baby Velvet (450 m / 300 g per ball). The meters are typical figures for a medium-size piece; for your exact measurements and stitch, use the calculator further down this page.
| Project | Yarn needed | Balls | Total weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amigurumi (small toy) | 150 m · 164 yd | 1 | 300 g |
| Beanie | 220 m · 241 yd | 1 | 300 g |
| Sweater, size M | 1,100 m · 1,203 yd | 3 | 900 g |
| Blanket / throw | 2,400 m · 2,625 yd | 6 | 1,800 g |
Buy all 6 balls for a blanket from the same dye lot, as lot differences show on large surfaces. Leftovers of Bernat Baby Velvet are perfect for small pieces: an amigurumi needs about 1 ball(s).
Quick comparison
How much Bernat Baby Velvet do you need?
Pick a project and a stitch: the calculator already uses the 450 m and 300 g of each ball of Bernat Baby Velvet.
Frequently asked questions about Bernat Baby Velvet
What hook size do you use for Bernat Baby Velvet?
For Bernat Baby Velvet we recommend a 5 mm crochet hook. It is a 4 – Medium yarn according to the Craft Yarn Council: go down half a size for firm fabric such as amigurumi and up half a size for garments with more drape.
How many meters are in a ball of Bernat Baby Velvet?
A ball of Bernat Baby Velvet has 450 meters (492 yards) and weighs 300 g, which is 150 meters per 100 g.
What is the best substitute for Bernat Baby Velvet?
The best substitute for Bernat Baby Velvet in CrochetMetrics is Círculo Amigurumi Pelúcia, with a 72% Match Score. It has 155 m per 100 g (+4 % vs. the original): for every 5 balls of Bernat Baby Velvet you will need 18 balls of Círculo Amigurumi Pelúcia.
How many balls of Bernat Baby Velvet do I need for a blanket?
About 6 balls of Bernat Baby Velvet for a throw-size blanket that uses 2,400 m of yarn (1,800 g in total), at 450 m per ball. Add one extra ball as a safety margin and buy them all from the same dye lot.
Is Bernat Baby Velvet good for amigurumi?
Yes, for plush-style toys. Bernat Baby Velvet has a fuzzy or velvety surface that hides individual stitches, so it suits soft, simple shapes better than detailed figures. Work it with a hook of about 4.5 mm, mark the start of each round and expect about 1 ball(s) for a 150 m toy.