Chunky Chenille Yarn for Hand and Arm Knitting, Soft Polyester for Light and Airy Blanket Projects
Chunky chenille yarn gives hand-knit blankets a big, soft texture while keeping the finished fabric light and airy. BeCozi yarn is made from 100% polyester and works for hand knitting, arm knitting or knitting with big needles.
Each skein weighs approximately 8 oz and contains about 27–28 yards of yarn, with a thickness of approximately 2/3 inch. Use it for blankets, throws, scarves, round pillows or knitted cat beds. Buy enough of your chosen color for the whole project, as separate stock batches can differ in shade.
Features
- Soft chenille texture for chunky knitted projects
- Light and airy blanket fabric despite the chunky appearance
- Suitable for hand knitting, arm knitting and big-needle knitting
- Color selection includes sparkly and tie-dye variants
- Cold-water care using a gentle quick cycle with a full load of similar-colored items
Specifications
- Product: Chunky chenille yarn
- Fiber content: 100% polyester
- Approximate thickness: 2/3 inch
- Approximate skein weight: 8 oz
- Approximate length per skein: 27–28 yards
- Knitting methods: Hand knitting, arm knitting or knitting with big needles
- Care: Wash in cold water on a gentle quick cycle with a full load of similar-colored items
- Project estimate basis: Medium-tight knitting; tighter knitting may require one or two additional skeins
- Color consistency: Shade differences can occur between separate stock batches
Frequently Asked Questions
How many skeins do I need for a chunky blanket?
A 50 × 60 inch blanket takes approximately nine skeins of this chunky chenille yarn at medium-tight tension. A 25 × 30 inch baby blanket takes about three skeins, a 30 × 50 inch throw about five, and a 40 × 60 inch throw about seven. Tighter knitting may need one or two extra skeins.
Can I knit this chenille yarn by hand?
Yes, this chunky chenille yarn is suitable for hand knitting and arm knitting. You can also knit it with big needles.
How should I wash projects made from this yarn?
Wash projects made from this polyester chenille yarn in cold water on a gentle quick cycle. Use a full load of similar-colored items.
Should I buy all the yarn for my project together?
Yes, buy enough of your chosen color to finish the project together. Yarn from a later stock batch may have a different shade.
Can this chenille yarn unravel or contain knots?
Yes, chenille yarn can unravel at the ends, and some skeins may contain a knot in the middle. Secure the ends and connections when joining yarn for your project.