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Jumbo weight yarn (CYC 7)
Jumbo and roving yarns (CYC 7): CYC hook and gauge, how jumbo compares with super bulky, and 0 verified yarns in this category.
- CYC hook ≥ 15 mm
- CYC gauge (sc in 10 cm) ≤ 6
- Yarns in our database 0
What is jumbo yarn?
Jumbo (CYC 7) is the thickest category in the Craft Yarn Council system and includes jumbo and roving yarns, often used for arm knitting, hand crochet and giant blankets. The strand is so thick that a few stitches cover several centimetres.
Standard specs and real data
The Craft Yarn Council standard places 7 – Jumbo yarns with a recommended crochet hook of ≥ 15 mm and a gauge of ≤ 6 single crochet stitches in 10 cm (4 in). Use these ranges as a starting point: the hook and gauge printed on each ball band, listed in the table below, always take priority.
We have not verified any yarn of this exact group yet. The closest yarns in our database are listed below so you can compare yardage and hook sizes.
Closest alternatives to Jumbo yarns (CYC 7)
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| Bernat Baby Blanket | 6 | 100 % polyester | 300 g · 201 m | 67 | 6.5 mm | 8 | See colors & stock on Amazon → |
| Bernat Blanket | 6 | 100 % polyester | 300 g · 201 m | 67 | 8 mm | — | See colors & stock on Amazon → |
| Bernat Softee Chunky | 6 | 100 % acrylic | 100 g · 99 m | 99 | 8 mm | 11 | See colors & stock on Amazon → |
| DMC Natura XL | 6 | 100 % cotton | 100 g · 75 m | 75 | 6–7 mm | — | See colors & stock on Amazon → |
| DROPS Andes | 6 | 65 % wool, 35 % alpaca | 50 g · 45 m | 90 | 9 mm | 10 | See colors & stock on Amazon → |
| DROPS Snow (Eskimo) | 6 | 100 % wool | 50 g · 50 m | 100 | 9 mm | 10 | See colors & stock on Amazon → |
| Himalaya Dolphin Baby | 6 | 100 % polyester | 100 g · 120 m | 120 | 5–6 mm | — | See colors & stock on Amazon → |
| Hobbii Baby Snuggle Solid | 6 | 100 % polyester | 100 g · 120 m | 120 | 6 mm | 10 | See colors & stock on Amazon → |
| Hobbii Honey Bunny | 6 | 100 % polyester | 100 g · 120 m | 120 | 6–7 mm | 9 | See colors & stock on Amazon → |
| Lion Brand Hometown | 6 | 100 % acrylic | 142 g · 74 m | 52 | 9 mm | 9 | See colors & stock on Amazon → |
| Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick | 6 | 80 % acrylic, 20 % wool | 170 g · 97 m | 57 | 9 mm | — | See colors & stock on Amazon → |
| Premier Yarns Parfait Chunky | 6 | 100 % polyester | 100 g · 120 m | 120 | 8 mm | 10 | See colors & stock on Amazon → |
| Premier Yarns Retro Velvet (Discontinued) | 6 | 100 % polyester | 280 g · 280 m | 100 | 6.5 mm | 12 |
Tap a column header to sort. Data from the manufacturers' ball bands; gauge only where the manufacturer publishes it.
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Most searched comparisons: Jumbo yarns (CYC 7)
- ⚖️ Hobbii Baby Snuggle Solid vs Hobbii Honey Bunny 93 %
- ⚖️ Bernat Baby Blanket vs Bernat Blanket 90 %
- ⚖️ Himalaya Dolphin Baby vs Premier Yarns Parfait Chunky 90 %
- ⚖️ Himalaya Dolphin Baby vs Hobbii Baby Snuggle Solid 86 %
- ⚖️ Himalaya Dolphin Baby vs Hobbii Honey Bunny 85 %
- ⚖️ Hobbii Baby Snuggle Solid vs Premier Yarns Parfait Chunky 83 %
- ⚖️ Hobbii Honey Bunny vs Premier Yarns Parfait Chunky 83 %
- ⚖️ Lion Brand Hometown vs Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick 75 %
Best projects and how much yarn you need
Jumbo yarn is used for chunky blankets, pet beds, rugs and statement home décor, often worked with hands instead of hooks. The closest yarns in our database are super bulky (CYC 6), listed below with their real yardage.
How to choose and substitute
Compare yarns by meters per 100 g rather than by brand or ball weight: two yarns within about 10 % of each other in density, with overlapping hook ranges, usually give the same fabric. Sort the table by density or hook size to find close matches quickly.
Before swapping yarns in a pattern, convert the number of balls by total length, buy every ball from the same dye lot and work a 12 × 12 cm swatch. Our side-by-side comparisons below show the exact ball conversion and a technical verdict for the most searched pairs.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between jumbo and super bulky yarn?
Jumbo (CYC 7) is thicker than super bulky (CYC 6): the Craft Yarn Council gives 6 or fewer stitches in 10 cm and hooks of 15 mm or larger for jumbo, versus 7–9 stitches and 9–15 mm hooks for super bulky.
Can I swap one yarn of this group for another?
Usually yes, if their meters per 100 g are within about 10 % and the hook ranges overlap. Convert the number of balls by total length, not by weight, and always check your gauge with a swatch before starting.