What Is Jumbo Yarn?
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If you are new to knitting or crochet one of the essential things you need to learn is yarn weights.
Yarn weight or better the thickness of the yarn strand is the method we use to divide yarns into groups.
There are eight groups from thinnest to thickest (0-7) from lace to jumbo.
Learn everything about the different yarn weights here – Yarn Weight Guide (+ Conversion Chart)
Jumbo Weight Yarn FAQ’s
Jumbo yarn it ls the last category, therefore, the thickest yarn.
It has a symbol of 7 and a gauge of 6 stitches and fewer per 4inches using 17 or larger (US) knitting needles.
As a matter of fact, it was recently added to the yarn weight system by America’s Craft Yarn Council in 2014 to accommodate the thick yarns that kept popping in the yarn market but couldn’t be considered as super bulky yarns. 
There are a lot of big stitch projects (both knitting and crochet patterns) you can do with jumbo yarn, especially in home decor.
Due to its thickness, it adds instant drama to your projects so you can knit up blankets, throws, big floor pillows, pillow covers, rugs, baskets, and winter wear such as chunky sweaters, ponchos, and hats.
In addition, jumbo yarn is perfect for arm/hand knitting as it is very thick, you can make a cowl with just your arms and a jumbo yarn ball.
Or if you are a more experienced knitter you can make bigger and more complicated patterns with your chunky yarn.
This weight of yarn is normally knit on a large needle size 25mm (US 50).
Arm knitting is a very good starting point if you want to teach a child how to knit.
Related Post – Chunky Cable Knit Blanket Pattern
There are many different types of jumbo yarns for sale including popular yarns from Loopy Mango.
This is often made from merino wool and comes in large thick strands of soft fibers.
It has many names including giant wool yarn, chunky arm knitting yarn, and wool roving.
Jumbo yarn can be substituted by knitting with two strands of super bulky yarn together.
A chunky knit blanket knit with jumbo yarn is seen in the image below. 
This yarn is expensive because of the merino wool used to create the yarn.
The jumbo yarn can come in 200g balls but to make a chunky blanket you will need a fair bit, for example, 4kg of wool, which can be priced at $150+.
For a full-size blanket, you will need quite a bit of yarn, probably around 13-18 balls or skeins of yarn.
The yardage of this yarn does not get you far for the price that you pay, but it is a quick yarn, so making a blanket will take no time at all!
Jumbo Weight Yarn Patterns
Jumbo yarn is one of the trendier yarns and if you are a person that likes keep in touch with the latest fashion trends and you want to make the very cool, very chunky and impressive knits that are popping up in all our social media the last few years then this yarn is perfect for you.
Take a look at the free patterns below to find your next project!
The blanket is really huge and squishy, perfect for those cold autumn/winter days.
Knit with a soft alpaca wool blend, this really is a blanket that you will want to make!
Make a beautiful chunky hat with a floppy tassel to keep you warm in the winter following the pattern by Handy Little Me.
It is a perfect gift for a friend or for yourself.
You can find the free pattern on the blog.
This pattern is perfect if you’re looking for an easy quick pattern to work on while watching a show or listening to a podcast.
You’ll use knit and purl stitches to form the 6-stitch cable pattern.
The cable is an easy one to knit, so if you have never cabled before, don’t worry it is really simple – you can do it!
Finger knit a weighted blanket using jumbo yarn following the pattern by Roxanne Yeun.
It’s a perfect blanket designed to help you relax and sleep.
You can knit up one for you or as a gift only using your hands no extra tools needed.
The pdf pattern can be downloaded on Ravelry for free.
Crochet a set of nesting bowl baskets using jumbo yarn following the free pattern by Deja Joy from KnitandCrochetEverAfter blog.
You can use them to help you organise your knitting or crochet equipment, your toiletries or your make up.
The pattern can be downloaded for free on the website, there are a left-handed edition pattern and a video tutorial to help you complete your project.
Last Minute Scarf, FREE pattern using loop yarn and pom poms | TL Yarn Crafts
Make a beautiful scarf as a last-minute holiday gift following the free pattern of Toni the designer for TL Yarn Crafts.
It’s a beautiful easily made scarf to gift to a friend or to keep for yourself.
The yarn is perfect if you are a knitting beginner as it has loops that that guide you and you don’t need any tools just your fingers, you can find the free pattern on the blog with detailed instructions, pictures and a video tutorial.
Knit up a beautiful throw to keep you warm and cosy in the winter following the pattern by Oejong Kim from LoopyMango.
A perfect throw to add to your winter home decor with an important practical side.
The pattern is beginner level and requires the knowledge of the basic stitches, you can download the free pdf on Ravelry.
The Big Little Pet Bed, a Round Cat Bed made with Jumbo Yarn | TL Yarn Crafts
Crochet a cute bed for your four-legged best friend using jumbo yarn following the pattern by Toni the crochet designer behind TL Yarn Crafts Blog.
It’s a cute and practical gift for the one who stays by your side for better or worse, your cat!
You can find the free pattern on the blog it’s great for beginners and there are photos and a video to guide you.
