If you are getting ready to crochet a Baby Sweater / Cardigan worked in the Tunisian Knit Stitch (Tks) (referred to in UK crochet patterns as Tunisian Knit, in French as Point Tunisien Tricot, and in Spanish as Punto Tunecino Derecho) 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 903 yards (826 meters) of Super Fine / Fingering (#1) yarn. Based on a standard 400-yard ball, that equals 3 skeins or roughly 226 grams with a 10% safety buffer built in.
Interactive Yardage & Skein Calculator — Baby Sweater / Cardigan
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.) |
Tunisian Knit Stitch (Tks) — Super Fine / Fingering (#1) (25 Sizes Chart)
Recommended crochet hook size for Super Fine / Fingering (#1): 2.75mm (C-2). Stitch consumption factor for Tunisian Knit Stitch (Tks): 1.48x. 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) | 2,462 yds | 2,251 m | 7 |
| Receiving Blanket | 40″ × 40″ (102×102cm) | 3,647 yds | 3,335 m | 10 |
| Stroller / Crib Blanket | 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) | 3,938 yds | 3,601 m | 10 |
| Lapghan Blanket | 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) | 3,938 yds | 3,601 m | 10 |
| Standard Throw Blanket | 50″ × 60″ (127×152cm) | 6,838 yds | 6,253 m | 18 |
| Oversized Sofa Throw | 60″ × 72″ (152×183cm) | 9,846 yds | 9,003 m | 25 |
| Twin Size Bed Blanket | 66″ × 90″ (168×229cm) | 13,538 yds | 12,379 m | 34 |
| Full / Double Bed Blanket | 80″ × 90″ (203×229cm) | 16,410 yds | 15,005 m | 42 |
| Queen Size Bed Blanket | 90″ × 95″ (229×241cm) | 19,487 yds | 17,819 m | 49 |
| King Size Bed Blanket | 108″ × 95″ (274×241cm) | 23,385 yds | 21,383 m | 59 |
| California King Blanket | 104″ × 100″ (264×254cm) | 23,704 yds | 21,675 m | 60 |
| Classic Winter Scarf | 7″ × 65″ (18×165cm) | 1,037 yds | 948 m | 3 |
| Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf | 10″ × 60″ (25×152cm) | 1,368 yds | 1,251 m | 4 |
| Pocket Shawl / Wrap | 20″ × 68″ (51×173cm) | 3,100 yds | 2,835 m | 8 |
| Baby Sweater / Cardigan | 22″ × 18″ (56×46cm) | 903 yds | 826 m | 3 |
| Toddler Pullover Sweater | 26″ × 22″ (66×56cm) | 1,304 yds | 1,192 m | 4 |
| Adult Everyday Cardigan | 42″ × 28″ (107×71cm) | 2,680 yds | 2,451 m | 7 |
| Adult Oversized Sweater | 48″ × 30″ (122×76cm) | 3,282 yds | 3,001 m | 9 |
| Summer Festival Crop Top | 32″ × 16″ (81×41cm) | 1,167 yds | 1,067 m | 3 |
| Adult Ribbed Beanie Hat | 20″ × 10″ (51×25cm) | 456 yds | 417 m | 2 |
| Mesh Market Tote Bag | 16″ × 18″ (41×46cm) | 656 yds | 600 m | 2 |
| Crossbody Shoulder Bag | 14″ × 15″ (36×38cm) | 479 yds | 438 m | 2 |
| 18×18 Throw Pillow Cover | 18″ × 36″ (46×91cm) | 1,477 yds | 1,351 m | 4 |
| Dining Table Runner | 14″ × 72″ (36×183cm) | 2,297 yds | 2,100 m | 6 |
| Textured Floor Rug / Mat | 24″ × 36″ (61×91cm) | 1,969 yds | 1,800 m | 5 |
Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator
Crocheting 903 yards of Tunisian Knit Stitch (Tks) takes approximately 7.9 hours of active work. Calculate your handmade retail price below:
Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator
Compare All 6 Yarn Weights (Baby Sweater / Cardigan — Tunisian Knit Stitch (Tks))
- 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 (Baby Sweater / Cardigan — Super Fine / Fingering (#1))
- 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)