How Much Super Fine / Fingering (#1) Yarn for a Treble Crochet (tr) Baby Sweater / Cardigan?

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If you are getting ready to crochet a Baby Sweater / Cardigan worked in the Treble Crochet (tr) (referred to in UK crochet patterns as Double Treble (dtr), in French as Double Bride (db), and in Spanish as Punto Alto Doble (pad)) 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 805 yards (736 meters) of Super Fine / Fingering (#1) yarn. Based on a standard 400-yard ball, that equals 3 skeins or roughly 201 grams with a 10% safety buffer built in.

Interactive Yardage & Skein Calculator — Baby Sweater / Cardigan

805Total Yards
736Total Meters
3Skeins to Buy
201gTotal Weight
7 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) 6 balls ($19.74 est.)

Treble Crochet (tr) — Super Fine / Fingering (#1) (25 Sizes Chart)

Recommended crochet hook size for Super Fine / Fingering (#1): 2.75mm (C-2). Stitch consumption factor for Treble Crochet (tr): 1.32x. 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) 2,195 yds 2,007 m 6
Receiving Blanket 40″ × 40″ (102×102cm) 3,252 yds 2,974 m 9
Stroller / Crib Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 3,513 yds 3,212 m 9
Lapghan Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 3,513 yds 3,212 m 9
Standard Throw Blanket 50″ × 60″ (127×152cm) 6,098 yds 5,576 m 16
Oversized Sofa Throw 60″ × 72″ (152×183cm) 8,782 yds 8,030 m 22
Twin Size Bed Blanket 66″ × 90″ (168×229cm) 12,075 yds 11,041 m 31
Full / Double Bed Blanket 80″ × 90″ (203×229cm) 14,636 yds 13,383 m 37
Queen Size Bed Blanket 90″ × 95″ (229×241cm) 17,380 yds 15,892 m 44
King Size Bed Blanket 108″ × 95″ (274×241cm) 20,857 yds 19,072 m 53
California King Blanket 104″ × 100″ (264×254cm) 21,141 yds 19,331 m 53
Classic Winter Scarf 7″ × 65″ (18×165cm) 925 yds 846 m 3
Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf 10″ × 60″ (25×152cm) 1,220 yds 1,116 m 4
Pocket Shawl / Wrap 20″ × 68″ (51×173cm) 2,765 yds 2,528 m 7
Baby Sweater / Cardigan 22″ × 18″ (56×46cm) 805 yds 736 m 3
Toddler Pullover Sweater 26″ × 22″ (66×56cm) 1,163 yds 1,063 m 3
Adult Everyday Cardigan 42″ × 28″ (107×71cm) 2,391 yds 2,186 m 6
Adult Oversized Sweater 48″ × 30″ (122×76cm) 2,927 yds 2,676 m 8
Summer Festival Crop Top 32″ × 16″ (81×41cm) 1,041 yds 952 m 3
Adult Ribbed Beanie Hat 20″ × 10″ (51×25cm) 407 yds 372 m 2
Mesh Market Tote Bag 16″ × 18″ (41×46cm) 585 yds 535 m 2
Crossbody Shoulder Bag 14″ × 15″ (36×38cm) 427 yds 390 m 2
18×18 Throw Pillow Cover 18″ × 36″ (46×91cm) 1,317 yds 1,204 m 4
Dining Table Runner 14″ × 72″ (36×183cm) 2,049 yds 1,874 m 6
Textured Floor Rug / Mat 24″ × 36″ (61×91cm) 1,756 yds 1,606 m 5

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

Crocheting 805 yards of Treble Crochet (tr) takes approximately 7 hours of active work. Calculate your handmade retail price below:

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

$19.50Yarn Cost
$128.50Fair Retail Price

Compare All 6 Yarn Weights (Baby Sweater / Cardigan — Treble Crochet (tr))

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