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Super bulky weight yarn (CYC 6)
Super bulky and roving yarns (CYC 6): CYC hook and gauge, real meters per 100 g and 13 verified yarns, including plush blanket yarns.
- CYC hook 9–15 mm
- CYC gauge (sc in 10 cm) 7–9
- Average m per 100 g 91 m
- Yarns in our database 13
What is super bulky yarn?
Super bulky (CYC 6) includes super chunky and roving yarns, around 14 ply in UK terms. It gives thick, warm fabric with very few stitches, and the category includes the popular chenille blanket yarns used for plush throws and baby blankets.
Standard specs and real data
The Craft Yarn Council standard places 6 – Super Bulky yarns with a recommended crochet hook of 9–15 mm and a gauge of 7–9 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.
Our database lists 13 yarns in this group from 7 brands. Their linear density averages 91 m per 100 g, ranging from 52 to 120 m per 100 g, and the average ball holds 110 m in 134 g.
Manufacturers recommend hooks from 5 to 9 mm for these yarns. 8 of them publish a reference gauge, averaging 9.6 stitches in 10 cm.
Most common main fibres in the group: Polyester (6), Acrylic (2), Wool (2).
All Super bulky yarns (CYC 6) in our database
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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: Super bulky yarns (CYC 6)
- ⚖️ 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
Super bulky is ideal for fast blankets and throws, chunky cowls, rugs, poufs and big plush amigurumi. Expect low yardage per gram: a throw uses many balls, so check the total length before buying.
With the average ball of this group (110 m), a 1,100 m throw blanket needs about 10 balls and a 220 m hat about 2 balls. For an exact figure for your pattern, size and stitch, use the yarn calculator.
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.
Calculate yarn for a whole project → Granny square blanket calculator →
Frequently asked questions
What hook size is used for super bulky yarn?
The Craft Yarn Council recommends 9–15 mm hooks for super bulky (CYC 6) yarn. Plush chenille blanket yarns are often worked with 6–8 mm hooks, as printed on their ball bands, to keep stitches tight.
How many Super bulky yarns (CYC 6) does CrochetMetrics compare?
Our database currently lists 13 Super bulky yarns (CYC 6) with verified ball band data, from 52 to 120 m per 100 g. Every yarn links to its own data sheet with substitutes and a ball converter.
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.