How Much Fine / Sport Weight (#2) Yarn for a Classic Granny Stripe Full / Double Bed Blanket?

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If you are getting ready to crochet a Full / Double Bed Blanket worked in the Classic Granny Stripe (referred to in UK crochet patterns as Granny Cluster, in French as Rayures Granny, and in Spanish as Punto Granny a Rayas) 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 Full / Double Bed Blanket measuring 80 inches wide by 90 inches long (203 cm × 229 cm), you will need approximately 10,930 yards (9,994 meters) of Fine / Sport Weight (#2) yarn. Based on a standard 310-yard ball, that equals 36 skeins or roughly 3,498 grams with a 10% safety buffer built in.

Interactive Yardage & Skein Calculator — Full / Double Bed Blanket

10,930Total Yards
9,994Total Meters
36Skeins to Buy
3,498gTotal Weight
95 hrsEst. Time

Best Yarn Brand Substitutes & Skein Converter (Fine / Sport Weight (#2))

Using a specific commercial yarn brand for your Full / Double Bed Blanket? 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 Full / Double Bed Blanket
DROPS Safran Egyptian Cotton 100% Egyptian Cotton 175 yds (50g) 63 balls ($144.90 est.)
Schachenmayr Catania 100% Mercerized Cotton 137 yds (50g) 80 balls ($304.00 est.)
YarnArt Jeans Amigurumi Yarn 55% Cotton / 45% Polyacrylic 174 yds (50g) 63 balls ($188.37 est.)

Classic Granny Stripe — Fine / Sport Weight (#2) (25 Sizes Chart)

Recommended crochet hook size for Fine / Sport Weight (#2): 3.5mm (E-4). Stitch consumption factor for Classic Granny Stripe: 1.2x. 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) 1,639 yds 1,499 m 6
Receiving Blanket 40″ × 40″ (102×102cm) 2,429 yds 2,221 m 8
Stroller / Crib Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 2,623 yds 2,398 m 9
Lapghan Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 2,623 yds 2,398 m 9
Standard Throw Blanket 50″ × 60″ (127×152cm) 4,554 yds 4,164 m 15
Oversized Sofa Throw 60″ × 72″ (152×183cm) 6,558 yds 5,997 m 22
Twin Size Bed Blanket 66″ × 90″ (168×229cm) 9,017 yds 8,245 m 30
Full / Double Bed Blanket 80″ × 90″ (203×229cm) 10,930 yds 9,994 m 36
Queen Size Bed Blanket 90″ × 95″ (229×241cm) 12,979 yds 11,868 m 42
King Size Bed Blanket 108″ × 95″ (274×241cm) 15,575 yds 14,242 m 51
California King Blanket 104″ × 100″ (264×254cm) 15,787 yds 14,436 m 51
Classic Winter Scarf 7″ × 65″ (18×165cm) 691 yds 632 m 3
Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf 10″ × 60″ (25×152cm) 911 yds 833 m 3
Pocket Shawl / Wrap 20″ × 68″ (51×173cm) 2,064 yds 1,887 m 7
Baby Sweater / Cardigan 22″ × 18″ (56×46cm) 601 yds 550 m 2
Toddler Pullover Sweater 26″ × 22″ (66×56cm) 868 yds 794 m 3
Adult Everyday Cardigan 42″ × 28″ (107×71cm) 1,785 yds 1,632 m 6
Adult Oversized Sweater 48″ × 30″ (122×76cm) 2,186 yds 1,999 m 8
Summer Festival Crop Top 32″ × 16″ (81×41cm) 777 yds 710 m 3
Adult Ribbed Beanie Hat 20″ × 10″ (51×25cm) 304 yds 278 m 1
Mesh Market Tote Bag 16″ × 18″ (41×46cm) 437 yds 400 m 2
Crossbody Shoulder Bag 14″ × 15″ (36×38cm) 319 yds 292 m 2
18×18 Throw Pillow Cover 18″ × 36″ (46×91cm) 984 yds 900 m 4
Dining Table Runner 14″ × 72″ (36×183cm) 1,530 yds 1,399 m 5
Textured Floor Rug / Mat 24″ × 36″ (61×91cm) 1,312 yds 1,200 m 5

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

Crocheting 10,930 yards of Classic Granny Stripe takes approximately 95 hours of active work. Calculate your handmade retail price below:

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

$234.00Yarn Cost
$1,663.00Fair Retail Price

Compare All 6 Yarn Weights (Full / Double Bed Blanket — Classic Granny Stripe)

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