If you are getting ready to crochet a Adult Everyday Cardigan worked in the Harlequin Diamond Stitch (referred to in UK crochet patterns as Harlequin Stitch, in French as Point Arlequin Losange, and in Spanish as Punto Arlequín) with Worsted / Medium (#4) yarn, calculating your total yardage before buying ensures all of your skeins come from the exact same dye lot.
For a standard Adult Everyday Cardigan measuring 42 inches wide by 28 inches long (107 cm × 71 cm), you will need approximately 1,323 yards (1,210 meters) of Worsted / Medium (#4) yarn. Based on a standard 220-yard ball, that equals 7 skeins or roughly 595 grams with a 10% safety buffer built in.
Interactive Yardage & Skein Calculator — Adult Everyday Cardigan
Best Yarn Brand Substitutes & Skein Converter (Worsted / Medium (#4))
Using a specific commercial yarn brand for your Adult Everyday Cardigan? Check the table below to see exactly how many balls you need for popular Worsted / Medium (#4) yarns, or click any yarn to view its full substitution guide:
| Yarn Brand | Fiber | Yards / Ball | Balls Needed for Adult Everyday Cardigan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Heart Super Saver | 100% Acrylic | 364 yds (198g) | 4 balls ($19.96 est.) |
| Caron Simply Soft | 100% Acrylic | 315 yds (170g) | 5 balls ($27.45 est.) |
| Caron One Pound | 100% Acrylic | 812 yds (454g) | 2 balls ($23.98 est.) |
| Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton | 100% Mercerized Cotton | 186 yds (100g) | 8 balls ($47.92 est.) |
| Lily Sugar’n Cream Cotton | 100% USA Grown Cotton | 120 yds (71g) | 12 balls ($35.88 est.) |
| Stylecraft Special Aran | 100% Premium Acrylic | 214 yds (100g) | 7 balls ($25.83 est.) |
| Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran | 100% Pure Cotton | 93 yds (50g) | 15 balls ($52.35 est.) |
| DROPS Paris Cotton | 100% Combed Cotton | 82 yds (50g) | 17 balls ($37.40 est.) |
| DROPS Nepal Aran | 65% Wool / 35% Alpaca | 82 yds (50g) | 17 balls ($57.80 est.) |
| DROPS Air Blown Alpaca | 65% Alpaca / 28% Polyamide / 7% Wool | 164 yds (50g) | 9 balls ($53.10 est.) |
| Premier Basix Worsted | 100% Acrylic | 359 yds (200g) | 4 balls ($17.96 est.) |
| I Love This Yarn! Medium | 100% Soft Acrylic | 355 yds (199g) | 4 balls ($21.16 est.) |
Harlequin Diamond Stitch — Worsted / Medium (#4) (25 Sizes Chart)
Recommended crochet hook size for Worsted / Medium (#4): 5.0mm (H-8). Stitch consumption factor for Harlequin Diamond Stitch: 1.42x. Compare all 25 standard project sizes in the chart below:
| Project | Dimensions (In / Cm) | Total Yards | Total Meters | Skeins to Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Blanket | 30″ × 36″ (76×91cm) | 1,215 yds | 1,111 m | 6 |
| Receiving Blanket | 40″ × 40″ (102×102cm) | 1,799 yds | 1,645 m | 9 |
| Stroller / Crib Blanket | 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) | 1,943 yds | 1,777 m | 9 |
| Lapghan Blanket | 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) | 1,943 yds | 1,777 m | 9 |
| Standard Throw Blanket | 50″ × 60″ (127×152cm) | 3,374 yds | 3,085 m | 16 |
| Oversized Sofa Throw | 60″ × 72″ (152×183cm) | 4,858 yds | 4,442 m | 23 |
| Twin Size Bed Blanket | 66″ × 90″ (168×229cm) | 6,680 yds | 6,108 m | 31 |
| Full / Double Bed Blanket | 80″ × 90″ (203×229cm) | 8,097 yds | 7,404 m | 37 |
| Queen Size Bed Blanket | 90″ × 95″ (229×241cm) | 9,616 yds | 8,793 m | 44 |
| King Size Bed Blanket | 108″ × 95″ (274×241cm) | 11,539 yds | 10,551 m | 53 |
| California King Blanket | 104″ × 100″ (264×254cm) | 11,696 yds | 10,695 m | 54 |
| Classic Winter Scarf | 7″ × 65″ (18×165cm) | 512 yds | 468 m | 3 |
| Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf | 10″ × 60″ (25×152cm) | 675 yds | 617 m | 4 |
| Pocket Shawl / Wrap | 20″ × 68″ (51×173cm) | 1,530 yds | 1,399 m | 7 |
| Baby Sweater / Cardigan | 22″ × 18″ (56×46cm) | 445 yds | 407 m | 3 |
| Toddler Pullover Sweater | 26″ × 22″ (66×56cm) | 643 yds | 588 m | 3 |
| Adult Everyday Cardigan | 42″ × 28″ (107×71cm) | 1,323 yds | 1,210 m | 7 |
| Adult Oversized Sweater | 48″ × 30″ (122×76cm) | 1,619 yds | 1,480 m | 8 |
| Summer Festival Crop Top | 32″ × 16″ (81×41cm) | 576 yds | 527 m | 3 |
| Adult Ribbed Beanie Hat | 20″ × 10″ (51×25cm) | 225 yds | 206 m | 2 |
| Mesh Market Tote Bag | 16″ × 18″ (41×46cm) | 324 yds | 296 m | 2 |
| Crossbody Shoulder Bag | 14″ × 15″ (36×38cm) | 236 yds | 216 m | 2 |
| 18×18 Throw Pillow Cover | 18″ × 36″ (46×91cm) | 729 yds | 667 m | 4 |
| Dining Table Runner | 14″ × 72″ (36×183cm) | 1,134 yds | 1,037 m | 6 |
| Textured Floor Rug / Mat | 24″ × 36″ (61×91cm) | 972 yds | 889 m | 5 |
Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator
Crocheting 1,323 yards of Harlequin Diamond Stitch takes approximately 11.5 hours of active work. Calculate your handmade retail price below:
Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator
Compare All 6 Yarn Weights (Adult Everyday Cardigan — Harlequin Diamond Stitch)
- Super Fine / Fingering (#1)
- Fine / Sport Weight (#2)
- DK / Light Worsted (#3)
- Worsted / Medium (#4)
- Bulky / Chunky (#5)
- Super Bulky / Chenille (#6)
Compare All 30 Stitches (Adult Everyday Cardigan — Worsted / Medium (#4))
- Single Crochet (sc) (1x)
- Half Double Crochet (hdc) (1.15x)
- Double Crochet (dc) (1.25x)
- Treble Crochet (tr) (1.32x)
- Moss / Linen Stitch (1.08x)
- Waffle Stitch (1.65x)
- Alpine Stitch (1.45x)
- Bobble Stitch (1.85x)
- Popcorn Stitch (1.9x)
- Braided Puff Stitch (1.6x)
- Lemon Peel / Grit Stitch (1.12x)
- Suzette / Thicket Stitch (1.18x)
- Classic Granny Stripe (1.2x)
- Solid Granny Square Stitch (1.3x)
- Corner-to-Corner (C2C) (1.35x)
- Basketweave Stitch (1.7x)
- Star / Daisy Stitch (1.5x)
- Jasmine Puff Stitch (2x)
- Classic Fan / Shell Stitch (1.38x)
- Double Crochet V-Stitch (1.05x)
- Chevron / Ripple Wave Stitch (1.28x)
- Feather Stitch (1.55x)
- Herringbone Half Double (1.18x)
- Mini Bean / Elizabeth Stitch (1.36x)
- Double Thick Thermal Stitch (1.8x)
- Linked Double Crochet (ldc) (1.22x)
- Tunisian Simple Stitch (Tss) (1.35x)
- Tunisian Knit Stitch (Tks) (1.48x)
- Modern Block Stitch (1.22x)
- Harlequin Diamond Stitch (1.42x)