How Much Fine / Sport Weight (#2) Yarn for a Popcorn Stitch Adult Everyday Cardigan?

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If you are getting ready to crochet a Adult Everyday Cardigan worked in the Popcorn Stitch (referred to in UK crochet patterns as Popcorn Stitch, in French as Point Popcorn, and in Spanish as Punto Popcorn / Palomita) with Fine / Sport Weight (#2) 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 2,827 yards (2,585 meters) of Fine / Sport Weight (#2) yarn. Based on a standard 310-yard ball, that equals 10 skeins or roughly 905 grams with a 10% safety buffer built in.

Interactive Yardage & Skein Calculator — Adult Everyday Cardigan

2,827Total Yards
2,585Total Meters
10Skeins to Buy
905gTotal Weight
24.6 hrsEst. Time

Best Yarn Brand Substitutes & Skein Converter (Fine / Sport Weight (#2))

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 Fine / Sport Weight (#2) yarns, or click any yarn to view its full substitution guide:

Yarn Brand Fiber Yards / Ball Balls Needed for Adult Everyday Cardigan
DROPS Safran Egyptian Cotton 100% Egyptian Cotton 175 yds (50g) 17 balls ($39.10 est.)
Schachenmayr Catania 100% Mercerized Cotton 137 yds (50g) 21 balls ($79.80 est.)
YarnArt Jeans Amigurumi Yarn 55% Cotton / 45% Polyacrylic 174 yds (50g) 17 balls ($50.83 est.)

Popcorn Stitch — Fine / Sport Weight (#2) (25 Sizes Chart)

Recommended crochet hook size for Fine / Sport Weight (#2): 3.5mm (E-4). Stitch consumption factor for Popcorn Stitch: 1.9x. 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) 2,596 yds 2,374 m 9
Receiving Blanket 40″ × 40″ (102×102cm) 3,846 yds 3,517 m 13
Stroller / Crib Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 4,153 yds 3,798 m 14
Lapghan Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 4,153 yds 3,798 m 14
Standard Throw Blanket 50″ × 60″ (127×152cm) 7,211 yds 6,594 m 24
Oversized Sofa Throw 60″ × 72″ (152×183cm) 10,383 yds 9,494 m 34
Twin Size Bed Blanket 66″ × 90″ (168×229cm) 14,277 yds 13,055 m 47
Full / Double Bed Blanket 80″ × 90″ (203×229cm) 17,305 yds 15,824 m 56
Queen Size Bed Blanket 90″ × 95″ (229×241cm) 20,550 yds 18,791 m 67
King Size Bed Blanket 108″ × 95″ (274×241cm) 24,660 yds 22,549 m 80
California King Blanket 104″ × 100″ (264×254cm) 24,996 yds 22,856 m 81
Classic Winter Scarf 7″ × 65″ (18×165cm) 1,094 yds 1,000 m 4
Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf 10″ × 60″ (25×152cm) 1,442 yds 1,319 m 5
Pocket Shawl / Wrap 20″ × 68″ (51×173cm) 3,269 yds 2,989 m 11
Baby Sweater / Cardigan 22″ × 18″ (56×46cm) 952 yds 871 m 4
Toddler Pullover Sweater 26″ × 22″ (66×56cm) 1,375 yds 1,257 m 5
Adult Everyday Cardigan 42″ × 28″ (107×71cm) 2,827 yds 2,585 m 10
Adult Oversized Sweater 48″ × 30″ (122×76cm) 3,461 yds 3,165 m 12
Summer Festival Crop Top 32″ × 16″ (81×41cm) 1,231 yds 1,126 m 4
Adult Ribbed Beanie Hat 20″ × 10″ (51×25cm) 481 yds 440 m 2
Mesh Market Tote Bag 16″ × 18″ (41×46cm) 692 yds 633 m 3
Crossbody Shoulder Bag 14″ × 15″ (36×38cm) 505 yds 462 m 2
18×18 Throw Pillow Cover 18″ × 36″ (46×91cm) 1,557 yds 1,424 m 6
Dining Table Runner 14″ × 72″ (36×183cm) 2,423 yds 2,216 m 8
Textured Floor Rug / Mat 24″ × 36″ (61×91cm) 2,077 yds 1,899 m 7

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

Crocheting 2,827 yards of Popcorn Stitch takes approximately 24.6 hours of active work. Calculate your handmade retail price below:

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

$65.00Yarn Cost
$438.00Fair Retail Price

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