If you are getting ready to crochet a California King Blanket 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 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 California King Blanket measuring 104 inches wide by 100 inches long (264 cm × 254 cm), you will need approximately 12,190 yards (11,147 meters) of Worsted / Medium (#4) yarn. Based on a standard 220-yard ball, that equals 56 skeins or roughly 5,486 grams with a 10% safety buffer built in.
Interactive Yardage & Skein Calculator — California King Blanket
Best Yarn Brand Substitutes & Skein Converter (Worsted / Medium (#4))
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 Worsted / Medium (#4) yarns, or click any yarn to view its full substitution guide:
| Yarn Brand | Fiber | Yards / Ball | Balls Needed for California King Blanket |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Heart Super Saver | 100% Acrylic | 364 yds (198g) | 34 balls ($169.66 est.) |
| Caron Simply Soft | 100% Acrylic | 315 yds (170g) | 39 balls ($214.11 est.) |
| Caron One Pound | 100% Acrylic | 812 yds (454g) | 16 balls ($191.84 est.) |
| Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton | 100% Mercerized Cotton | 186 yds (100g) | 66 balls ($395.34 est.) |
| Lily Sugar’n Cream Cotton | 100% USA Grown Cotton | 120 yds (71g) | 102 balls ($304.98 est.) |
| Stylecraft Special Aran | 100% Premium Acrylic | 214 yds (100g) | 57 balls ($210.33 est.) |
| Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran | 100% Pure Cotton | 93 yds (50g) | 132 balls ($460.68 est.) |
| DROPS Paris Cotton | 100% Combed Cotton | 82 yds (50g) | 149 balls ($327.80 est.) |
| DROPS Nepal Aran | 65% Wool / 35% Alpaca | 82 yds (50g) | 149 balls ($506.60 est.) |
| DROPS Air Blown Alpaca | 65% Alpaca / 28% Polyamide / 7% Wool | 164 yds (50g) | 75 balls ($442.50 est.) |
| Premier Basix Worsted | 100% Acrylic | 359 yds (200g) | 34 balls ($152.66 est.) |
| I Love This Yarn! Medium | 100% Soft Acrylic | 355 yds (199g) | 35 balls ($185.15 est.) |
Tunisian Knit Stitch (Tks) — Worsted / Medium (#4) (25 Sizes Chart)
Recommended crochet hook size for Worsted / Medium (#4): 5.0mm (H-8). 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) | 1,266 yds | 1,158 m | 6 |
| Receiving Blanket | 40″ × 40″ (102×102cm) | 1,875 yds | 1,715 m | 9 |
| Stroller / Crib Blanket | 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) | 2,025 yds | 1,852 m | 10 |
| Lapghan Blanket | 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) | 2,025 yds | 1,852 m | 10 |
| Standard Throw Blanket | 50″ × 60″ (127×152cm) | 3,516 yds | 3,215 m | 16 |
| Oversized Sofa Throw | 60″ × 72″ (152×183cm) | 5,064 yds | 4,631 m | 24 |
| Twin Size Bed Blanket | 66″ × 90″ (168×229cm) | 6,963 yds | 6,367 m | 32 |
| Full / Double Bed Blanket | 80″ × 90″ (203×229cm) | 8,440 yds | 7,718 m | 39 |
| Queen Size Bed Blanket | 90″ × 95″ (229×241cm) | 10,022 yds | 9,164 m | 46 |
| King Size Bed Blanket | 108″ × 95″ (274×241cm) | 12,026 yds | 10,997 m | 55 |
| California King Blanket | 104″ × 100″ (264×254cm) | 12,190 yds | 11,147 m | 56 |
| Classic Winter Scarf | 7″ × 65″ (18×165cm) | 533 yds | 487 m | 3 |
| Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf | 10″ × 60″ (25×152cm) | 703 yds | 643 m | 4 |
| Pocket Shawl / Wrap | 20″ × 68″ (51×173cm) | 1,594 yds | 1,458 m | 8 |
| Baby Sweater / Cardigan | 22″ × 18″ (56×46cm) | 464 yds | 424 m | 3 |
| Toddler Pullover Sweater | 26″ × 22″ (66×56cm) | 670 yds | 613 m | 4 |
| Adult Everyday Cardigan | 42″ × 28″ (107×71cm) | 1,378 yds | 1,260 m | 7 |
| Adult Oversized Sweater | 48″ × 30″ (122×76cm) | 1,688 yds | 1,544 m | 8 |
| Summer Festival Crop Top | 32″ × 16″ (81×41cm) | 600 yds | 549 m | 3 |
| Adult Ribbed Beanie Hat | 20″ × 10″ (51×25cm) | 234 yds | 214 m | 2 |
| Mesh Market Tote Bag | 16″ × 18″ (41×46cm) | 338 yds | 309 m | 2 |
| Crossbody Shoulder Bag | 14″ × 15″ (36×38cm) | 246 yds | 225 m | 2 |
| 18×18 Throw Pillow Cover | 18″ × 36″ (46×91cm) | 760 yds | 695 m | 4 |
| Dining Table Runner | 14″ × 72″ (36×183cm) | 1,182 yds | 1,081 m | 6 |
| Textured Floor Rug / Mat | 24″ × 36″ (61×91cm) | 1,013 yds | 926 m | 5 |
Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator
Crocheting 12,190 yards of Tunisian Knit Stitch (Tks) takes approximately 106 hours of active work. Calculate your handmade retail price below:
Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator
Compare All 6 Yarn Weights (California King Blanket — 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 (California King Blanket — 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)