If you are getting ready to crochet a Adult Ribbed Beanie Hat worked in the Single Crochet (sc) (referred to in UK crochet patterns as Double Crochet (dc), in French as Maille Serrée (ms), and in Spanish as Punto Bajo (pb)) with Worsted / Medium (#4) yarn, calculating your total yardage before buying ensures all of your skeins come from the exact same dye lot.
For a standard Adult Ribbed Beanie Hat measuring 20 inches wide by 10 inches long (51 cm × 25 cm), you will need approximately 158 yards (144 meters) of Worsted / Medium (#4) yarn. Based on a standard 220-yard ball, that equals 1 skeins or roughly 71 grams with a 10% safety buffer built in.
Interactive Yardage & Skein Calculator — Adult Ribbed Beanie Hat
Best Yarn Brand Substitutes & Skein Converter (Worsted / Medium (#4))
Using a specific commercial yarn brand for your Adult Ribbed Beanie Hat? Check the table below to see exactly how many balls you need for popular Worsted / Medium (#4) yarns, or click any yarn to view its full substitution guide:
| Yarn Brand | Fiber | Yards / Ball | Balls Needed for Adult Ribbed Beanie Hat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Heart Super Saver | 100% Acrylic | 364 yds (198g) | 1 balls ($4.99 est.) |
| Caron Simply Soft | 100% Acrylic | 315 yds (170g) | 1 balls ($5.49 est.) |
| Caron One Pound | 100% Acrylic | 812 yds (454g) | 1 balls ($11.99 est.) |
| Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton | 100% Mercerized Cotton | 186 yds (100g) | 1 balls ($5.99 est.) |
| Lily Sugar’n Cream Cotton | 100% USA Grown Cotton | 120 yds (71g) | 2 balls ($5.98 est.) |
| Stylecraft Special Aran | 100% Premium Acrylic | 214 yds (100g) | 1 balls ($3.69 est.) |
| Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran | 100% Pure Cotton | 93 yds (50g) | 2 balls ($6.98 est.) |
| DROPS Paris Cotton | 100% Combed Cotton | 82 yds (50g) | 2 balls ($4.40 est.) |
| DROPS Nepal Aran | 65% Wool / 35% Alpaca | 82 yds (50g) | 2 balls ($6.80 est.) |
| DROPS Air Blown Alpaca | 65% Alpaca / 28% Polyamide / 7% Wool | 164 yds (50g) | 1 balls ($5.90 est.) |
| Premier Basix Worsted | 100% Acrylic | 359 yds (200g) | 1 balls ($4.49 est.) |
| I Love This Yarn! Medium | 100% Soft Acrylic | 355 yds (199g) | 1 balls ($5.29 est.) |
Single Crochet (sc) — Worsted / Medium (#4) (25 Sizes Chart)
Recommended crochet hook size for Worsted / Medium (#4): 5.0mm (H-8). Stitch consumption factor for Single Crochet (sc): 1x. 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) | 855 yds | 782 m | 4 |
| Receiving Blanket | 40″ × 40″ (102×102cm) | 1,267 yds | 1,159 m | 6 |
| Stroller / Crib Blanket | 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) | 1,369 yds | 1,252 m | 7 |
| Lapghan Blanket | 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) | 1,369 yds | 1,252 m | 7 |
| Standard Throw Blanket | 50″ × 60″ (127×152cm) | 2,376 yds | 2,173 m | 11 |
| Oversized Sofa Throw | 60″ × 72″ (152×183cm) | 3,421 yds | 3,128 m | 16 |
| Twin Size Bed Blanket | 66″ × 90″ (168×229cm) | 4,704 yds | 4,301 m | 22 |
| Full / Double Bed Blanket | 80″ × 90″ (203×229cm) | 5,702 yds | 5,214 m | 26 |
| Queen Size Bed Blanket | 90″ × 95″ (229×241cm) | 6,772 yds | 6,192 m | 31 |
| King Size Bed Blanket | 108″ × 95″ (274×241cm) | 8,126 yds | 7,430 m | 37 |
| California King Blanket | 104″ × 100″ (264×254cm) | 8,237 yds | 7,532 m | 38 |
| Classic Winter Scarf | 7″ × 65″ (18×165cm) | 360 yds | 329 m | 2 |
| Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf | 10″ × 60″ (25×152cm) | 475 yds | 434 m | 3 |
| Pocket Shawl / Wrap | 20″ × 68″ (51×173cm) | 1,077 yds | 985 m | 5 |
| Baby Sweater / Cardigan | 22″ × 18″ (56×46cm) | 314 yds | 287 m | 2 |
| Toddler Pullover Sweater | 26″ × 22″ (66×56cm) | 453 yds | 414 m | 3 |
| Adult Everyday Cardigan | 42″ × 28″ (107×71cm) | 931 yds | 851 m | 5 |
| Adult Oversized Sweater | 48″ × 30″ (122×76cm) | 1,140 yds | 1,042 m | 6 |
| Summer Festival Crop Top | 32″ × 16″ (81×41cm) | 406 yds | 371 m | 2 |
| Adult Ribbed Beanie Hat | 20″ × 10″ (51×25cm) | 158 yds | 144 m | 1 |
| Mesh Market Tote Bag | 16″ × 18″ (41×46cm) | 228 yds | 208 m | 2 |
| Crossbody Shoulder Bag | 14″ × 15″ (36×38cm) | 166 yds | 152 m | 1 |
| 18×18 Throw Pillow Cover | 18″ × 36″ (46×91cm) | 513 yds | 469 m | 3 |
| Dining Table Runner | 14″ × 72″ (36×183cm) | 798 yds | 730 m | 4 |
| Textured Floor Rug / Mat | 24″ × 36″ (61×91cm) | 684 yds | 625 m | 4 |
Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator
Crocheting 158 yards of Single Crochet (sc) takes approximately 1.4 hours of active work. Calculate your handmade retail price below:
Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator
Compare All 6 Yarn Weights (Adult Ribbed Beanie Hat — Single Crochet (sc))
- 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 (Adult Ribbed Beanie Hat — Worsted / Medium (#4))
- 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)