How Much Super Fine / Fingering (#1) Yarn for a Classic Fan / Shell Stitch Full / Double Bed Blanket?

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If you are getting ready to crochet a Full / Double Bed Blanket worked in the Classic Fan / Shell Stitch (referred to in UK crochet patterns as Shell Stitch, in French as Point Coquille / Éventail, and in Spanish as Punto Abanico / Concha) 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 Full / Double Bed Blanket measuring 80 inches wide by 90 inches long (203 cm × 229 cm), you will need approximately 15,301 yards (13,991 meters) of Super Fine / Fingering (#1) yarn. Based on a standard 400-yard ball, that equals 39 skeins or roughly 3,825 grams with a 10% safety buffer built in.

Interactive Yardage & Skein Calculator — Full / Double Bed Blanket

15,301Total Yards
13,991Total Meters
39Skeins to Buy
3,825gTotal Weight
133.1 hrsEst. Time

Best Yarn Brand Substitutes & Skein Converter (Super Fine / Fingering (#1))

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 Super Fine / Fingering (#1) yarns, or click any yarn to view its full substitution guide:

Yarn Brand Fiber Yards / Ball Balls Needed for Full / Double Bed Blanket
Scheepjes Catona Mercerized Cotton 100% Mercerized Cotton 137 yds (50g) 112 balls ($368.48 est.)

Classic Fan / Shell Stitch — Super Fine / Fingering (#1) (25 Sizes Chart)

Recommended crochet hook size for Super Fine / Fingering (#1): 2.75mm (C-2). Stitch consumption factor for Classic Fan / Shell Stitch: 1.38x. 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) 2,295 yds 2,099 m 6
Receiving Blanket 40″ × 40″ (102×102cm) 3,400 yds 3,109 m 9
Stroller / Crib Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 3,672 yds 3,358 m 10
Lapghan Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 3,672 yds 3,358 m 10
Standard Throw Blanket 50″ × 60″ (127×152cm) 6,376 yds 5,830 m 16
Oversized Sofa Throw 60″ × 72″ (152×183cm) 9,181 yds 8,395 m 23
Twin Size Bed Blanket 66″ × 90″ (168×229cm) 12,624 yds 11,543 m 32
Full / Double Bed Blanket 80″ × 90″ (203×229cm) 15,301 yds 13,991 m 39
Queen Size Bed Blanket 90″ × 95″ (229×241cm) 18,170 yds 16,615 m 46
King Size Bed Blanket 108″ × 95″ (274×241cm) 21,805 yds 19,938 m 55
California King Blanket 104″ × 100″ (264×254cm) 22,102 yds 20,210 m 56
Classic Winter Scarf 7″ × 65″ (18×165cm) 967 yds 884 m 3
Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf 10″ × 60″ (25×152cm) 1,275 yds 1,166 m 4
Pocket Shawl / Wrap 20″ × 68″ (51×173cm) 2,890 yds 2,643 m 8
Baby Sweater / Cardigan 22″ × 18″ (56×46cm) 842 yds 770 m 3
Toddler Pullover Sweater 26″ × 22″ (66×56cm) 1,216 yds 1,112 m 4
Adult Everyday Cardigan 42″ × 28″ (107×71cm) 2,499 yds 2,285 m 7
Adult Oversized Sweater 48″ × 30″ (122×76cm) 3,060 yds 2,798 m 8
Summer Festival Crop Top 32″ × 16″ (81×41cm) 1,088 yds 995 m 3
Adult Ribbed Beanie Hat 20″ × 10″ (51×25cm) 425 yds 389 m 2
Mesh Market Tote Bag 16″ × 18″ (41×46cm) 612 yds 560 m 2
Crossbody Shoulder Bag 14″ × 15″ (36×38cm) 446 yds 408 m 2
18×18 Throw Pillow Cover 18″ × 36″ (46×91cm) 1,377 yds 1,259 m 4
Dining Table Runner 14″ × 72″ (36×183cm) 2,142 yds 1,959 m 6
Textured Floor Rug / Mat 24″ × 36″ (61×91cm) 1,836 yds 1,679 m 5

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

Crocheting 15,301 yards of Classic Fan / Shell Stitch takes approximately 133.1 hours of active work. Calculate your handmade retail price below:

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

$253.50Yarn Cost
$2,254.00Fair Retail Price

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