How Much Super Fine / Fingering (#1) Yarn for a Corner-to-Corner (C2C) Baby Sweater / Cardigan?

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If you are getting ready to crochet a Baby Sweater / Cardigan worked in the Corner-to-Corner (C2C) (referred to in UK crochet patterns as C2C Box Stitch, in French as Point C2C (Coin à Coin), and in Spanish as Punto C2C (Esquina a Esquina)) with Super Fine / Fingering (#1) yarn, calculating your total yardage before buying ensures all of your skeins come from the exact same dye lot.

For a standard Baby Sweater / Cardigan measuring 22 inches wide by 18 inches long (56 cm × 46 cm), you will need approximately 823 yards (753 meters) of Super Fine / Fingering (#1) yarn. Based on a standard 400-yard ball, that equals 3 skeins or roughly 206 grams with a 10% safety buffer built in.

Interactive Yardage & Skein Calculator — Baby Sweater / Cardigan

823Total Yards
753Total Meters
3Skeins to Buy
206gTotal Weight
7.2 hrsEst. Time

Best Yarn Brand Substitutes & Skein Converter (Super Fine / Fingering (#1))

Using a specific commercial yarn brand for your Baby Sweater / Cardigan? Check the table below to see exactly how many balls you need for popular Super Fine / Fingering (#1) yarns, or click any yarn to view its full substitution guide:

Yarn Brand Fiber Yards / Ball Balls Needed for Baby Sweater / Cardigan
Scheepjes Catona Mercerized Cotton 100% Mercerized Cotton 137 yds (50g) 7 balls ($23.03 est.)

Corner-to-Corner (C2C) — Super Fine / Fingering (#1) (25 Sizes Chart)

Recommended crochet hook size for Super Fine / Fingering (#1): 2.75mm (C-2). Stitch consumption factor for Corner-to-Corner (C2C): 1.35x. 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) 2,245 yds 2,053 m 6
Receiving Blanket 40″ × 40″ (102×102cm) 3,326 yds 3,041 m 9
Stroller / Crib Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 3,593 yds 3,285 m 9
Lapghan Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 3,593 yds 3,285 m 9
Standard Throw Blanket 50″ × 60″ (127×152cm) 6,237 yds 5,703 m 16
Oversized Sofa Throw 60″ × 72″ (152×183cm) 8,981 yds 8,212 m 23
Twin Size Bed Blanket 66″ × 90″ (168×229cm) 12,349 yds 11,292 m 31
Full / Double Bed Blanket 80″ × 90″ (203×229cm) 14,969 yds 13,688 m 38
Queen Size Bed Blanket 90″ × 95″ (229×241cm) 17,775 yds 16,253 m 45
King Size Bed Blanket 108″ × 95″ (274×241cm) 21,331 yds 19,505 m 54
California King Blanket 104″ × 100″ (264×254cm) 21,622 yds 19,771 m 55
Classic Winter Scarf 7″ × 65″ (18×165cm) 946 yds 865 m 3
Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf 10″ × 60″ (25×152cm) 1,247 yds 1,140 m 4
Pocket Shawl / Wrap 20″ × 68″ (51×173cm) 2,827 yds 2,585 m 8
Baby Sweater / Cardigan 22″ × 18″ (56×46cm) 823 yds 753 m 3
Toddler Pullover Sweater 26″ × 22″ (66×56cm) 1,189 yds 1,087 m 3
Adult Everyday Cardigan 42″ × 28″ (107×71cm) 2,445 yds 2,236 m 7
Adult Oversized Sweater 48″ × 30″ (122×76cm) 2,994 yds 2,738 m 8
Summer Festival Crop Top 32″ × 16″ (81×41cm) 1,064 yds 973 m 3
Adult Ribbed Beanie Hat 20″ × 10″ (51×25cm) 416 yds 380 m 2
Mesh Market Tote Bag 16″ × 18″ (41×46cm) 599 yds 548 m 2
Crossbody Shoulder Bag 14″ × 15″ (36×38cm) 437 yds 400 m 2
18×18 Throw Pillow Cover 18″ × 36″ (46×91cm) 1,347 yds 1,232 m 4
Dining Table Runner 14″ × 72″ (36×183cm) 2,096 yds 1,917 m 6
Textured Floor Rug / Mat 24″ × 36″ (61×91cm) 1,796 yds 1,642 m 5

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

Crocheting 823 yards of Corner-to-Corner (C2C) takes approximately 7.2 hours of active work. Calculate your handmade retail price below:

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

$19.50Yarn Cost
$131.50Fair Retail Price

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