If you are getting ready to crochet a California King Blanket worked in the Linked Double Crochet (ldc) (referred to in UK crochet patterns as Linked Treble, in French as Brides Liées, and in Spanish as Punto Alto Conectado) 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 California King Blanket measuring 104 inches wide by 100 inches long (264 cm × 254 cm), you will need approximately 19,540 yards (17,867 meters) of Super Fine / Fingering (#1) yarn. Based on a standard 400-yard ball, that equals 49 skeins or roughly 4,885 grams with a 10% safety buffer built in.
Interactive Yardage & Skein Calculator — California King Blanket
Best Yarn Brand Substitutes & Skein Converter (Super Fine / Fingering (#1))
Using a specific commercial yarn brand for your California King Blanket? 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 California King Blanket |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scheepjes Catona Mercerized Cotton | 100% Mercerized Cotton | 137 yds (50g) | 143 balls ($470.47 est.) |
Linked Double Crochet (ldc) — Super Fine / Fingering (#1) (25 Sizes Chart)
Recommended crochet hook size for Super Fine / Fingering (#1): 2.75mm (C-2). Stitch consumption factor for Linked Double Crochet (ldc): 1.22x. 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) | 2,029 yds | 1,855 m | 6 |
| Receiving Blanket | 40″ × 40″ (102×102cm) | 3,006 yds | 2,749 m | 8 |
| Stroller / Crib Blanket | 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) | 3,247 yds | 2,969 m | 9 |
| Lapghan Blanket | 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) | 3,247 yds | 2,969 m | 9 |
| Standard Throw Blanket | 50″ × 60″ (127×152cm) | 5,636 yds | 5,154 m | 15 |
| Oversized Sofa Throw | 60″ × 72″ (152×183cm) | 8,116 yds | 7,421 m | 21 |
| Twin Size Bed Blanket | 66″ × 90″ (168×229cm) | 11,160 yds | 10,205 m | 28 |
| Full / Double Bed Blanket | 80″ × 90″ (203×229cm) | 13,527 yds | 12,369 m | 34 |
| Queen Size Bed Blanket | 90″ × 95″ (229×241cm) | 16,064 yds | 14,689 m | 41 |
| King Size Bed Blanket | 108″ × 95″ (274×241cm) | 19,276 yds | 17,626 m | 49 |
| California King Blanket | 104″ × 100″ (264×254cm) | 19,540 yds | 17,867 m | 49 |
| Classic Winter Scarf | 7″ × 65″ (18×165cm) | 855 yds | 782 m | 3 |
| Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf | 10″ × 60″ (25×152cm) | 1,127 yds | 1,031 m | 3 |
| Pocket Shawl / Wrap | 20″ × 68″ (51×173cm) | 2,555 yds | 2,336 m | 7 |
| Baby Sweater / Cardigan | 22″ × 18″ (56×46cm) | 744 yds | 680 m | 2 |
| Toddler Pullover Sweater | 26″ × 22″ (66×56cm) | 1,075 yds | 983 m | 3 |
| Adult Everyday Cardigan | 42″ × 28″ (107×71cm) | 2,209 yds | 2,020 m | 6 |
| Adult Oversized Sweater | 48″ × 30″ (122×76cm) | 2,705 yds | 2,473 m | 7 |
| Summer Festival Crop Top | 32″ × 16″ (81×41cm) | 962 yds | 880 m | 3 |
| Adult Ribbed Beanie Hat | 20″ × 10″ (51×25cm) | 376 yds | 344 m | 1 |
| Mesh Market Tote Bag | 16″ × 18″ (41×46cm) | 541 yds | 495 m | 2 |
| Crossbody Shoulder Bag | 14″ × 15″ (36×38cm) | 395 yds | 361 m | 1 |
| 18×18 Throw Pillow Cover | 18″ × 36″ (46×91cm) | 1,217 yds | 1,113 m | 4 |
| Dining Table Runner | 14″ × 72″ (36×183cm) | 1,894 yds | 1,732 m | 5 |
| Textured Floor Rug / Mat | 24″ × 36″ (61×91cm) | 1,623 yds | 1,484 m | 5 |
Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator
Crocheting 19,540 yards of Linked Double Crochet (ldc) takes approximately 169.9 hours of active work. Calculate your handmade retail price below:
Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator
Compare All 6 Yarn Weights (California King Blanket — Linked Double Crochet (ldc))
- 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 (California King Blanket — 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)