Yarn Weight #6 Super Bulky Crochet Patterns - Easy Crochet Patterns (2024)

FAQs

What is the best crochet stitch for super bulky yarn? ›

You only need two things for finger crochet: yarn and your hands. Choose a yarn that is super bulky (size 6 or 7 on the Craft Yarn Council Standard Yarn Weight System). You can also hold several strands of a thinner weight yarn together as you work, but it's easier to start with a single yarn.

Super bulky yarn (weight 6): Knitting needles: 8 to 12.75 mm, or sizes 11 to 17. Crochet hooks: 9 to 15 mm, or sizes M–13 to Q. Suggested gauge: 7 to 11 knit stitches; 7 to 9 crochet stitches.

Super Bulky or 6 weight yarn is a very thick yarn that works up quickly on large needles and hooks. Most often it is used for cowls, scarves, and hats. Recommended Knitting Needle Size: US 11-17 or 8mm-12.75mm.

Super Bulky yarn or Roving yarn is thicker than bulky yarn and works up quickly! This kind of yarn is great for making warm and cozy sweaters, hats, and cowls.

Overall, the convenience, speed, and thickness of bulky and super bulky yarns make them a popular choice for crocheters aiming to produce impressive and practical items with minimal effort.

For our FAQ on gauge, please click here. *2 strands of a lighter worsted yarn (e.g. Wool-Ease or Fishermen's Wool) held together may approximate the thickness of a chunky yarn, while 2 strands of a heavier worsted weight yarn (e.g. Vanna's Choice) held together may approximate the thickness of a super bulky yarn.

Very thick yarn can be tough to manipulate because of its weight. And very thin yarn makes it tough to see stitches and is susceptible to tangles. What To Use Instead: Look for a category 4 – worsted or category 5 – bulky weight yarn. Both are easy to find and work with.

How do you join super bulky yarn when crocheting? ›

The knot should be at the very bottom of the last stitch you worked in this row. Then twist the ply #2 of the old yarn with the ply #1 of the new yarn along the whole length of plies, and tie the ply #2 of the old yarn to the ply #2 of the new yarn with a simple loose knot.

Super bulky yarn is perfect for crocheting heavy blankets or winter hats, as well as chunky scarves.

As a crochet beginner, we recommend using a medium worsted weight yarn, or #4. This type of yarn will be easier to manipulate. It won't be too thin that will slip through your fingers or too thick, which will make you feel awkward.

Using a smaller crochet hook than suggested with the same yarn weight may result in a tighter, denser fabric. This can be useful for projects requiring extra structure or warmth. However, it might also cause issues with the finished dimensions and overall appearance of the piece.

The J-10 hook size is also known as the 6 mm metric and UK 4 hook. We recommend using the J hook with Medium weight yarn (Worsted, Afghan or Aran). The J-10 / 6 mm / UK4 hook is the perfect size for making everything from baby blankets to scarves to ear warmers.

Super Bulky weight yarns work up quickly for a variety of projects, and are ideal for stitching up blankets, afghans, accessories, and cozy garments. These CYC #6 yarns work up to a recommended gauge of 7-11 stitches over 4 inches in knitting and 7-9 stitches over 4 inches in single crochet.