If you are getting ready to crochet a Baby Sweater / Cardigan worked in the Tunisian Simple Stitch (Tss) (referred to in UK crochet patterns as Tunisian Simple, in French as Point Tunisien Simple, and in Spanish as Punto Tunecino Básico) 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 Baby Sweater / Cardigan measuring 22 inches wide by 18 inches long (56 cm × 46 cm), you will need approximately 676 yards (618 meters) of Fine / Sport Weight (#2) yarn. Based on a standard 310-yard ball, that equals 3 skeins or roughly 216 grams with a 10% safety buffer built in.
Interactive Yardage & Skein Calculator — Baby Sweater / Cardigan
Best Yarn Brand Substitutes & Skein Converter (Fine / Sport Weight (#2))
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 Fine / Sport Weight (#2) yarns, or click any yarn to view its full substitution guide:
| Yarn Brand | Fiber | Yards / Ball | Balls Needed for Baby Sweater / Cardigan |
|---|---|---|---|
| DROPS Safran Egyptian Cotton | 100% Egyptian Cotton | 175 yds (50g) | 4 balls ($9.20 est.) |
| Schachenmayr Catania | 100% Mercerized Cotton | 137 yds (50g) | 5 balls ($19.00 est.) |
| YarnArt Jeans Amigurumi Yarn | 55% Cotton / 45% Polyacrylic | 174 yds (50g) | 4 balls ($11.96 est.) |
Tunisian Simple Stitch (Tss) — Fine / Sport Weight (#2) (25 Sizes Chart)
Recommended crochet hook size for Fine / Sport Weight (#2): 3.5mm (E-4). Stitch consumption factor for Tunisian Simple Stitch (Tss): 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) | 1,844 yds | 1,686 m | 6 |
| Receiving Blanket | 40″ × 40″ (102×102cm) | 2,732 yds | 2,498 m | 9 |
| Stroller / Crib Blanket | 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) | 2,951 yds | 2,698 m | 10 |
| Lapghan Blanket | 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) | 2,951 yds | 2,698 m | 10 |
| Standard Throw Blanket | 50″ × 60″ (127×152cm) | 5,123 yds | 4,684 m | 17 |
| Oversized Sofa Throw | 60″ × 72″ (152×183cm) | 7,377 yds | 6,746 m | 24 |
| Twin Size Bed Blanket | 66″ × 90″ (168×229cm) | 10,144 yds | 9,276 m | 33 |
| Full / Double Bed Blanket | 80″ × 90″ (203×229cm) | 12,296 yds | 11,243 m | 40 |
| Queen Size Bed Blanket | 90″ × 95″ (229×241cm) | 14,601 yds | 13,351 m | 48 |
| King Size Bed Blanket | 108″ × 95″ (274×241cm) | 17,522 yds | 16,022 m | 57 |
| California King Blanket | 104″ × 100″ (264×254cm) | 17,761 yds | 16,241 m | 58 |
| Classic Winter Scarf | 7″ × 65″ (18×165cm) | 777 yds | 710 m | 3 |
| Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf | 10″ × 60″ (25×152cm) | 1,025 yds | 937 m | 4 |
| Pocket Shawl / Wrap | 20″ × 68″ (51×173cm) | 2,323 yds | 2,124 m | 8 |
| Baby Sweater / Cardigan | 22″ × 18″ (56×46cm) | 676 yds | 618 m | 3 |
| Toddler Pullover Sweater | 26″ × 22″ (66×56cm) | 977 yds | 893 m | 4 |
| Adult Everyday Cardigan | 42″ × 28″ (107×71cm) | 2,008 yds | 1,836 m | 7 |
| Adult Oversized Sweater | 48″ × 30″ (122×76cm) | 2,459 yds | 2,249 m | 8 |
| Summer Festival Crop Top | 32″ × 16″ (81×41cm) | 874 yds | 799 m | 3 |
| Adult Ribbed Beanie Hat | 20″ × 10″ (51×25cm) | 342 yds | 313 m | 2 |
| Mesh Market Tote Bag | 16″ × 18″ (41×46cm) | 492 yds | 450 m | 2 |
| Crossbody Shoulder Bag | 14″ × 15″ (36×38cm) | 359 yds | 328 m | 2 |
| 18×18 Throw Pillow Cover | 18″ × 36″ (46×91cm) | 1,107 yds | 1,012 m | 4 |
| Dining Table Runner | 14″ × 72″ (36×183cm) | 1,721 yds | 1,574 m | 6 |
| Textured Floor Rug / Mat | 24″ × 36″ (61×91cm) | 1,475 yds | 1,349 m | 5 |
Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator
Crocheting 676 yards of Tunisian Simple Stitch (Tss) takes approximately 5.9 hours of active work. Calculate your handmade retail price below:
Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator
Compare All 6 Yarn Weights (Baby Sweater / Cardigan — Tunisian Simple Stitch (Tss))
- 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 — Fine / Sport Weight (#2))
- 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)