If you are getting ready to crochet a Textured Floor Rug / Mat worked in the Harlequin Diamond Stitch (referred to in UK crochet patterns as Harlequin Stitch, in French as Point Arlequin Losange, and in Spanish as Punto Arlequín) with DK / Light Worsted (#3) yarn, calculating your total yardage before buying ensures all of your skeins come from the exact same dye lot.
For a standard Textured Floor Rug / Mat measuring 24 inches wide by 36 inches long (61 cm × 91 cm), you will need approximately 1,242 yards (1,136 meters) of DK / Light Worsted (#3) yarn. Based on a standard 270-yard ball, that equals 5 skeins or roughly 460 grams with a 10% safety buffer built in.
Interactive Yardage & Skein Calculator — Textured Floor Rug / Mat
Best Yarn Brand Substitutes & Skein Converter (DK / Light Worsted (#3))
Using a specific commercial yarn brand for your Textured Floor Rug / Mat? Check the table below to see exactly how many balls you need for popular DK / Light Worsted (#3) yarns, or click any yarn to view its full substitution guide:
| Yarn Brand | Fiber | Yards / Ball | Balls Needed for Textured Floor Rug / Mat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lion Brand Mandala | 100% Acrylic | 590 yds (150g) | 3 balls ($23.97 est.) |
| Lion Brand Coboo | 50% Cotton / 50% Bamboo | 232 yds (100g) | 6 balls ($35.94 est.) |
| Stylecraft Special DK | 100% Premium Acrylic | 322 yds (100g) | 4 balls ($13.96 est.) |
| Paintbox Yarns Simply DK | 100% Acrylic | 302 yds (100g) | 5 balls ($19.95 est.) |
| DROPS Lima Wool Alpaca | 65% Wool / 35% Alpaca | 109 yds (50g) | 12 balls ($40.80 est.) |
Harlequin Diamond Stitch — DK / Light Worsted (#3) (25 Sizes Chart)
Recommended crochet hook size for DK / Light Worsted (#3): 4.0mm (G-6). Stitch consumption factor for Harlequin Diamond Stitch: 1.42x. 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) | 1,552 yds | 1,419 m | 6 |
| Receiving Blanket | 40″ × 40″ (102×102cm) | 2,299 yds | 2,102 m | 9 |
| Stroller / Crib Blanket | 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) | 2,483 yds | 2,270 m | 10 |
| Lapghan Blanket | 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) | 2,483 yds | 2,270 m | 10 |
| Standard Throw Blanket | 50″ × 60″ (127×152cm) | 4,311 yds | 3,942 m | 16 |
| Oversized Sofa Throw | 60″ × 72″ (152×183cm) | 6,208 yds | 5,677 m | 23 |
| Twin Size Bed Blanket | 66″ × 90″ (168×229cm) | 8,536 yds | 7,805 m | 32 |
| Full / Double Bed Blanket | 80″ × 90″ (203×229cm) | 10,347 yds | 9,461 m | 39 |
| Queen Size Bed Blanket | 90″ × 95″ (229×241cm) | 12,287 yds | 11,235 m | 46 |
| King Size Bed Blanket | 108″ × 95″ (274×241cm) | 14,744 yds | 13,482 m | 55 |
| California King Blanket | 104″ × 100″ (264×254cm) | 14,945 yds | 13,666 m | 56 |
| Classic Winter Scarf | 7″ × 65″ (18×165cm) | 654 yds | 598 m | 3 |
| Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf | 10″ × 60″ (25×152cm) | 862 yds | 788 m | 4 |
| Pocket Shawl / Wrap | 20″ × 68″ (51×173cm) | 1,954 yds | 1,787 m | 8 |
| Baby Sweater / Cardigan | 22″ × 18″ (56×46cm) | 569 yds | 520 m | 3 |
| Toddler Pullover Sweater | 26″ × 22″ (66×56cm) | 822 yds | 752 m | 4 |
| Adult Everyday Cardigan | 42″ × 28″ (107×71cm) | 1,690 yds | 1,545 m | 7 |
| Adult Oversized Sweater | 48″ × 30″ (122×76cm) | 2,069 yds | 1,892 m | 8 |
| Summer Festival Crop Top | 32″ × 16″ (81×41cm) | 736 yds | 673 m | 3 |
| Adult Ribbed Beanie Hat | 20″ × 10″ (51×25cm) | 287 yds | 262 m | 2 |
| Mesh Market Tote Bag | 16″ × 18″ (41×46cm) | 414 yds | 379 m | 2 |
| Crossbody Shoulder Bag | 14″ × 15″ (36×38cm) | 302 yds | 276 m | 2 |
| 18×18 Throw Pillow Cover | 18″ × 36″ (46×91cm) | 931 yds | 851 m | 4 |
| Dining Table Runner | 14″ × 72″ (36×183cm) | 1,449 yds | 1,325 m | 6 |
| Textured Floor Rug / Mat | 24″ × 36″ (61×91cm) | 1,242 yds | 1,136 m | 5 |
Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator
Crocheting 1,242 yards of Harlequin Diamond Stitch takes approximately 10.8 hours of active work. Calculate your handmade retail price below:
Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator
Compare All 6 Yarn Weights (Textured Floor Rug / Mat — Harlequin Diamond Stitch)
- 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 (Textured Floor Rug / Mat — DK / Light Worsted (#3))
- 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)