Yarn weight #7
Jumbo weight yarn (#7)
Jumbo yarn is category 7 in the Craft Yarn Council system, the thickest standard yarn weight. Crocheters use a 15 mm or larger hook, US Q and larger, and get 6 or fewer single crochet per 4 inches. Jumbo yarn suits oversized blankets, pet beds and floor cushions.
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| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| CYC number | #7 |
| Also called | Jumbo, Roving, Chenille jumbo |
| Crochet gauge | 6 sc or fewer per 4 in / 10 cm |
| Hook size (mm) | 15 mm and larger |
| Hook size (US) | Q and larger |
| Yards per 100 g | under 40 yd |
| Best for | Jumbo blankets, Pet beds, Floor cushions, Hand-worked chunky throws |
What is jumbo weight yarn called in the US and UK?
Jumbo yarn is category 7 in the Craft Yarn Council system. You will also see it sold as jumbo, roving, chenille jumbo. It typically runs under 40 yd per 100 g, though the exact length depends on the fibre.
How does jumbo yarn compare with the weights either side?
Super Bulky (#6) is one step finer and works up at 7–9 sc per 4 in / 10 cm. It is the thickest standard category. Moving one weight up usually means going up about one to two hook sizes.
| Weight | Crochet gauge (4 in) | Hook (mm) | Hook (US) | Yards per 100 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6 Super Bulky | 7–9 sc per 4 in / 10 cm | 9–15 mm | M-13 to Q | about 40–90 yd |
| #7 Jumbo | 6 sc or fewer per 4 in / 10 cm | 15 mm and larger | Q and larger | under 40 yd |
What hook size should you use for jumbo yarn?
Start with a hook between 15 mm and larger (Q and larger). Standard hooks in that range are 15 mm (US P/Q), 16 mm (US Q), 19 mm (US S). Go down a size for tighter fabric such as amigurumi, and up a size for drape.
What is jumbo yarn best for?
Jumbo yarn is a good choice for jumbo blankets, pet beds, floor cushions, hand-worked chunky throws.