Yarn spec sheet · Stylecraft

Stylecraft Special Chunky

Stylecraft Special Chunky: 144 m per 100 g, 6 mm hook, Acrylic. Best substitutes ranked by Match Score, ball equivalences and a yardage calculator.

Technical specifications

Weight (CYC)
5 – Bulky
Meters per 100 g
144 m
Recommended hook
6 mm
Composition
100 % Acrylic
Ball
100 g · 144 m (157 yd)
WPI (wraps per inch)
7–8 (CYC range)
Standard gauge (10 × 10 cm)
8–11 sc (CYC standard)
Texture
Plied
Status
Available

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Best substitutes for Stylecraft Special Chunky

Ranked by Match Score: density (40%), weight (20%), fiber (15%), texture (15%) and hook size (10%).

  1. Lion Brand Vanna's Choice Match Score 75 %
    • adjacent weight
    • same fiber
    • same texture
    • same hook range

    +8 % meters per 100 g vs. original 156 m per ball (+12 m) 4 – Medium · Acrylic

    Balls of Stylecraft Special Chunky 1 3 5 10
    Balls of Lion Brand Vanna's Choice 1 3 5 10

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  2. DROPS Paris Match Score 56 %
    • similar density
    • adjacent weight
    • same texture

    +4 % meters per 100 g vs. original 75 m per ball (−69 m) 4 – Medium · Cotton

    Balls of Stylecraft Special Chunky 1 3 5 10
    Balls of DROPS Paris 2 6 10 20

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  3. DROPS Nepal Match Score 56 %
    • similar density
    • adjacent weight
    • same texture

    +4 % meters per 100 g vs. original 75 m per ball (−69 m) 4 – Medium · Wool

    Balls of Stylecraft Special Chunky 1 3 5 10
    Balls of DROPS Nepal 2 6 10 20

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  4. Red Heart Soft Match Score 54 %
    • adjacent weight
    • same fiber
    • same texture

    +15 % meters per 100 g vs. original 234 m per ball (+90 m) 4 – Medium · Acrylic

    Balls of Stylecraft Special Chunky 1 3 5 10
    Balls of Red Heart Soft 1 2 4 7

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  5. Red Heart Super Saver Match Score 51 %
    • adjacent weight
    • same fiber
    • same texture

    +17 % meters per 100 g vs. original 333 m per ball (+189 m) 4 – Medium · Acrylic

    Balls of Stylecraft Special Chunky 1 3 5 10
    Balls of Red Heart Super Saver 1 2 3 5

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How much Stylecraft Special Chunky do you need?

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Frequently asked questions about Stylecraft Special Chunky

What hook size do you use for Stylecraft Special Chunky?

For Stylecraft Special Chunky we recommend a 6 mm crochet hook. It is a 5 – Bulky 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 Stylecraft Special Chunky?

A ball of Stylecraft Special Chunky has 144 meters (157 yards) and weighs 100 g, which is 144 meters per 100 g.

What is the best substitute for Stylecraft Special Chunky?

The best substitute for Stylecraft Special Chunky in CrochetMetrics is Lion Brand Vanna's Choice, with a 75% Match Score. It has 156 m per 100 g (+8 % vs. the original): for every 5 balls of Stylecraft Special Chunky you will need 5 balls of Lion Brand Vanna's Choice.