Yarn weight #6

What is super chunky weight yarn? Super Bulky (#6) yarn explained

Super chunky yarn is a super bulky yarn, category 6 in the Craft Yarn Council system, also sold as roving yarn. Crocheters work super chunky yarn with a 9–15 mm hook, US M-13 to Q, at 7–9 single crochet per 4 inches. It makes chunky blankets, baskets and oversized scarves very quickly.

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Super Bulky weight yarn with a matching hook and swatch
Super Bulky yarn at a glance
DetailValue
CYC number#6
Also calledSuper chunky, Roving, 14-ply (AU/NZ, approximate)
Crochet gauge7–9 sc per 4 in / 10 cm
Hook size (mm)9–15 mm
Hook size (US)M-13 to Q
Yards per 100 gabout 40–90 yd
Best forChunky blankets, Baskets, Oversized scarves, Weekend projects

What is super bulky weight yarn called in the US and UK?

Super Bulky yarn is category 6 in the Craft Yarn Council system. You will also see it sold as super chunky, roving, 14-ply (au/nz, approximate). It typically runs about 40–90 yd per 100 g, though the exact length depends on the fibre.

How does super bulky yarn compare with the weights either side?

Bulky (#5) is one step finer and works up at 8–11 sc per 4 in / 10 cm. Jumbo (#7) is one step thicker at 6 sc or fewer per 4 in / 10 cm. Moving one weight up usually means going up about one to two hook sizes.

Super Bulky yarn and neighbouring weights
WeightCrochet gauge (4 in)Hook (mm)Hook (US)Yards per 100 g
#5 Bulky8–11 sc per 4 in / 10 cm6.5–9 mmK-10½ to M-13about 80–150 yd
#6 Super Bulky7–9 sc per 4 in / 10 cm9–15 mmM-13 to Qabout 40–90 yd
#7 Jumbo6 sc or fewer per 4 in / 10 cm15 mm and largerQ and largerunder 40 yd

What hook size should you use for super bulky yarn?

Start with a hook between 9–15 mm (M-13 to Q). Standard hooks in that range are 9 mm (US M/N-13), 10 mm (US N/P-15), 11.5 mm (US P-16), 12 mm, 15 mm (US P/Q). Go down a size for tighter fabric such as amigurumi, and up a size for drape.

What is super bulky yarn best for?

Super Bulky yarn is a good choice for chunky blankets, baskets, oversized scarves, weekend projects. Our library has 9 patterns in this weight, such as sturdy chunky crochet basket with handles, quick chunky half double crochet throw, shaded rug (vintage kentucky rug yarns), chunky ribbed crochet beanie worked flat, lavender rug with violet border bands (vintage kentucky rug yarns).

Sources and scope

  • Craft Yarn Council: Standard Yarn Weight System

    Source for categories 0–7 and the crochet gauge and hook ranges. These are starting guidelines; use the gauge in your pattern. Regional ply names and yards per 100 g are approximate comparisons, not CYC specifications.

Patterns using super bulky yarn