6 Super Bulky yarn: Super bulky, roving
Weight 6 (Super Bulky) yarn is Super bulky, roving yarn in the Craft Yarn Council’s Standard Yarn Weight System.
Knit: 7–11 sts per 4 in (10 cm) on 8–12.75 mm (US 11–17) needles. Crochet: 7–9 sc per 4 in (10 cm) on a 9–15 mm (M-13 – Q) hook. 5–6 wraps per inch.
6 Super Bulky at a glance
6 Super Bulky at a glance| What | Typical |
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| 6 Super Bulky | Super bulky, roving |
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| Knit gauge | 7–11 sts per 4 in (10 cm) |
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| Needles | 8–12.75 mm (US 11–17) |
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| Crochet gauge | 7–9 sc per 4 in (10 cm) |
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| Hooks | 9–15 mm (US M-13 – Q) |
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| Wraps per inch | 5–6 |
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Crochet hooks for 6 Super Bulky yarn
Crochet hooks for 6 Super Bulky yarn| mm | US |
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| 9 mm | M/N-13 |
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| 10 mm | N/P-15 |
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| 11.5 mm | P-16 |
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| 12 mm | — |
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| 15 mm | P/Q |
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Knitting needles for 6 Super Bulky yarn
Knitting needles for 6 Super Bulky yarn| US | mm |
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| 11 | 8 mm |
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| 13 | 9 mm |
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| 15 | 10 mm |
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| 17 | 12.75 mm |
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How much 6 Super Bulky yarn for common projects
How much 6 Super Bulky yarn for common projects| Project | Single crochet | Knit |
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| Adult hat | 84 yd | 65 yd |
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| Scarf 8 × 60 in | 240 yd | 180 yd |
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| Baby blanket 36 × 36 in | 640 yd | 500 yd |
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| Throw 50 × 60 in | 1,490 yd | 1,160 yd |
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| Sweater, size M | 650 yd | 500 yd |
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The Craft Yarn Council’s Standard Yarn Weight System. Gauges are stitches per 4 in (10 cm): knit in stockinette, crochet in single crochet (lace in double crochet). CYC calls them guidelines: your pattern’s gauge comes first.
Project yardage is an estimate from the StitchTick yarn calculator (single crochet and stockinette); your stitch and tension change it.
Frequently asked questions
What is weight 6 yarn?
Weight 6 (Super Bulky) yarn is Super bulky, roving yarn in the Craft Yarn Council’s Standard Yarn Weight System.
What hook and needles do I use for weight 6 yarn?
The Craft Yarn Council suggests a 9–15 mm (M-13 – Q) hook and 8–12.75 mm (US 11–17) needles. Your pattern’s gauge comes first.
Can I swap one yarn weight for another?
Only with a new gauge swatch: a different weight changes the size of every stitch, and the yardage you need.