What is the common gauge in crochet for super bulky weight yarn?

The expected gauge in crochet for super bulky (#6) weight yarn is 7-9 sts every 4 inches when using hook sizes 9 mm (M/N-13), 10 mm (N/P-15), 15 mm (P/Q), 16 mm (Q) & 7 mm.

What is crochet hooks do you use with super bulky weight yarn?

The recommended crochet hooks to use with super bulky weight yarn are 9 mm (M/N-13), 10 mm (N/P-15), 15 mm (P/Q), 16 mm (Q) & 7 mm.

What is the size or weight of super bulky yarn?

The weight of super bulky yarn is #6.

Super Bulky and Roving (#6 Yarn Weight) Crochet Patterns

Here are our crochet patterns using #6 super bulky yarn. Thick yarn with the weight classification of #6 is also commonly referred to as super bulky and/or roving weight.

This weight of yarn is usually crocheted using the US hook sizes of M-13 to Q and the metric sizes of 9 to 15 mm. Super bulky yarn is perfect for crocheting heavy blankets or winter hats, as well as chunky scarves.

Free Super Bulky Crochet Patterns

These free crochet patterns were all created using various yarn types and brands, but all use the Super Bulky (#6) yarn weight.

Strawberry Amigurumi
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Yarn and Colors,
- Yarn Name: Must-Have,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 2 – Fine, Weight 6 – Super Bulky,
- Hook Size: 2.25 mm (B-1), 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Black, Green, Red, White,
Chunky Crochet Yoga Mat Strap
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 1. Basic,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 6 – Super Bulky,
- Hook Size: 12 mm,
- Stitches: Single Crochet,
- Color: Variegated,
Sunshine Vibes Chunky Blanket
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Bernat,
- Yarn Name: Blanket Yarn,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 6 – Super Bulky,
- Hook Size: 9 mm (M/N-13),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Orange, Pink, Variegated, Yellow,
Molly the Mouse Amigurumi
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Yarn and Colors,
- Yarn Name: Must-Have,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 2 – Fine, Weight 6 – Super Bulky,
- Hook Size: 2.25 mm (B-1), 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Brown, Neutral,
Crochet Beach Tote Bag Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 6 – Super Bulky,
- Hook Size: 12 mm,
- Stitches: Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Orange, Pink, Variegated,
Lucy the Bunny Amigurumi
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Yarn and Colors,
- Yarn Name: Must-Have,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 2 – Fine, Weight 6 – Super Bulky,
- Hook Size: 2.25 mm (B-1), 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Black, Pink, White,
Bambi Baby Blanket
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Hobbii,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 6 – Super Bulky,
- Hook Size: 15 mm (P/Q),
- Stitches: Slip Stitch,
- Color: Brown, Neutral, Pink, Purple,
Free Cockatoo Crochet Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 2 – Fine, Weight 6 – Super Bulky,
- Hook Size: 2.25 mm (B-1), 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Gray, White, Yellow,
Free Flamingo Amigurumi
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 2 – Fine, Weight 6 – Super Bulky,
- Hook Size: 2.25 mm (B-1), 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Black, Pink, White, Yellow,
Fireside Blanket Scarf
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Wool-Ease Thick and Quick,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 6 – Super Bulky,
- Hook Size: 9 mm (M/N-13),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
Celeste Star Crochet
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Zeeman,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 6 – Super Bulky,
- Hook Size: 10 mm (N/P-15), 7 mm,
- Color: Neutral, Pink, Yellow,
Sandy the Seahorse
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 1. Basic, 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 2 – Fine, Weight 6 – Super Bulky,
- Hook Size: 2.25 mm (B-1), 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Blue, Yellow,
Free Brodie the Stegosaurus
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 2 – Fine, Weight 6 – Super Bulky,
- Hook Size: 2.25 mm (B-1), 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Blue, Green,
Mystical Chunky Blanket
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Hobbii,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 6 – Super Bulky,
- Hook Size: 10 mm (N/P-15),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet Back Loop, Half Double Crochet Front Loop,
- Color: Brown, Neutral,
Snowflake Crochet Christmas Stocking Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 6 – Super Bulky,
- Hook Size: 6.5 mm (K-10.5),
- Stitches: Single Crochet,
- Color: Red, White,
Free Axolotl Amigurumi Stuffie
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 6 – Super Bulky,
- Stitches: Single Crochet,
- Color: Pink,
Bernadette Blanket
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Hobbii,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 6 – Super Bulky,
- Hook Size: 8 mm (L-11),
- Color: Blue, Gray, White,
Summer Granny Sitting Pad
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Hobbii,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 6 – Super Bulky,
- Hook Size: 9 mm (M/N-13),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Blue, Neutral, White,
Mico the Monkey Amigurumi
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 1. Basic,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 2 – Fine, Weight 6 – Super Bulky,
- Hook Size: 2.25 mm (B-1), 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Black, Brown, Neutral,
Shade Of Grey Hat
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 1. Basic,
- Yarn Brand: We Are Knitters,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 6 – Super Bulky,
- Stitches: Moss / Linen,
- Color: Gray,
Free Giraffe Amigurumi Crochet Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 1. Basic, 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 2 – Fine, Weight 6 – Super Bulky,
- Hook Size: 2.25 mm (B-1), 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Black, Brown, Yellow,
Free Penguin Amigurumi
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 2 – Fine, Weight 6 – Super Bulky,
- Hook Size: 2.25 mm (B-1), 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Blue, Orange, White, Yellow,
Free Owl Amigurumi Crochet Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 1. Basic,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 2 – Fine, Weight 6 – Super Bulky,
- Hook Size: 2.25 mm (B-1), 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Brown, Neutral, White,
Windowpane Chunky Cowl
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Homespun, Wool-Ease Thick and Quick,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky, Weight 6 – Super Bulky,
- Hook Size: 8 mm (L-11),
- Stitches: Double Crochet,
- Color: Green, Neutral,
Bulky Chevron Blanket
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 6 – Super Bulky,
- Hook Size: 10 mm (N/P-15),
- Stitches: Double Crochet,
- Color: Green, Neutral, Pink,
Free Duck Amigurumi Crochet Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 2 – Fine, Weight 6 – Super Bulky,
- Hook Size: 2.25 mm (B-1), 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Brown, Green, Orange, White, Yellow,
Cozy Corner Blanket
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Hobbii,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 6 – Super Bulky,
- Hook Size: 15 mm (P/Q),
- Stitches: Tunisian Simple Stitch,
- Color: Brown, Neutral, Pink, Purple, Red,
Free Crochet Bunny Amigurumi Keychain
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 1. Basic, 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 2 – Fine, Weight 6 – Super Bulky,
- Hook Size: 2.25 mm (B-1), 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Gray, Pink,
Primrose Crochet Baby Blanket
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Brand: Bernat,
- Yarn Name: Blanket Yarn,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 6 – Super Bulky,
- Hook Size: 6.5 mm (K-10.5),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Neutral,
Bubbles the Octopus
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 2 – Fine, Weight 6 – Super Bulky,
- Hook Size: 2.25 mm (B-1), 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Blue, Orange,
Easy Crochet Christmas Stocking Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Bernat,
- Yarn Name: Blanket Yarn,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 6 – Super Bulky,
- Hook Size: 9 mm (M/N-13),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Red,
Chunky V Necklace
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 1. Basic,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 6 – Super Bulky,
- Hook Size: 10 mm (N/P-15),
- Stitches: Single Crochet,
- Color: Yellow,
Free Hedgehog Amigurumi
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 6 – Super Bulky,
- Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8), 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Black, Brown, Neutral,
Free Love Elephant Amigurumi
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 1. Basic, 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 2 – Fine, Weight 6 – Super Bulky,
- Hook Size: 2.25 mm (B-1), 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Pink, Red, White,
Free Halloween Pumpkin
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 2 – Fine, Weight 6 – Super Bulky,
- Hook Size: 2.25 mm (B-1), 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Black, Green, Orange,
Axl the Fox Amigurumi Crochet Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 2 – Fine, Weight 6 – Super Bulky,
- Hook Size: 2.25 mm (B-1), 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Black, Orange, White,
Squirrel Amigurumi Crochet Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 2 – Fine, Weight 6 – Super Bulky,
- Hook Size: 2.25 mm (B-1), 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Black, Brown, Neutral,
Free Cat Amigurumi Crochet Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 1. Basic, 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 2 – Fine, Weight 6 – Super Bulky,
- Hook Size: 2.25 mm (B-1), 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Gray,
Free Bee Amigurumi Crochet Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 1. Basic, 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 2 – Fine, Weight 6 – Super Bulky,
- Hook Size: 2.25 mm (B-1), 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Black, White, Yellow,
Free Bat Amigurumi Crochet Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 2 – Fine, Weight 6 – Super Bulky,
- Hook Size: 2.25 mm (B-1), 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Black, Purple,
Cute Alpaca Amigurumi
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 2 – Fine, Weight 5 – Bulky, Weight 6 – Super Bulky,
- Hook Size: 2.25 mm (B-1), 3.5 mm (E-4), 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Brown, Neutral, Pink,
Amigurumi Sea Turtle
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Bernat, Hobbii,
- Yarn Name: Baby Blanket, Blanket Yarn,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 6 – Super Bulky,
- Hook Size: 10 mm (N/P-15),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Single Crochet Two Together, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Green, Neutral,
Casper the Dog – Free Amigurumi Crochet Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 2 – Fine, Weight 6 – Super Bulky,
- Hook Size: 2.25 mm (B-1), 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Brown, Neutral, Orange, White,
Easy Crochet Shell Stitch Baby Blanket
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Paintbox Yarn,
- Yarn Name: Simply Super Chunky,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 6 – Super Bulky,
- Hook Size: 10 mm (N/P-15),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Blue,
Easy Evergreen Ombre Crochet Throw
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Bernat,
- Yarn Name: Blanket Yarn,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 6 – Super Bulky,
- Hook Size: 9 mm (M/N-13),
- Stitches: Double Crochet,
- Color: Green,
Oat Bran Beanie
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Wool-Ease Thick and Quick,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 6 – Super Bulky,
- Hook Size: 10 mm (N/P-15),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Double Crochet Increase, Half Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet Back Loop, Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Neutral, White,
Sophina Throw
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 1. Basic,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 6 – Super Bulky,
- Hook Size: 15 mm (P/Q),
- Stitches: Tunisian Purl Stitch, Tunisian Simple Stitch,
- Color: Neutral,
Twisted Lines Chunky Baby Blanket
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Bernat,
- Yarn Name: Blanket Yarn,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 6 – Super Bulky,
- Hook Size: 10 mm (N/P-15),
- Stitches: Double Crochet,
- Color: Blue, Green, Variegated,

Weight 6 - Super Bulky Yarn Weight Chart

Standard Name:	Super Bulky - #6
Also Known As:	Super Bulky or Roving
Common Gauge:	7-9 sts every 4 inches
Wraps per Inch: (WPI)	5-6
Hook Sizes:	Super Bulky weight yarn works best with the following crochet hook sizes: 9 mm (M/N-13) 10 mm (N/P-15) 15 mm (P/Q) 16 mm (Q) 7 mm
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