How Much DK / Light Worsted (#3) Yarn for a Basketweave Stitch Crossbody Shoulder Bag?

If you are getting ready to crochet a Crossbody Shoulder Bag worked in the Basketweave Stitch (referred to in UK crochet patterns as Basketweave, in French as Point Tressé / Vannerie, and in Spanish as Punto Cesta / Canasta) with DK / Light Worsted (#3) yarn, calculating your total yardage before buying ensures all of your skeins come from the exact same dye lot.

For a standard Crossbody Shoulder Bag measuring 14 inches wide by 15 inches long (36 cm × 38 cm), you will need approximately 361 yards (330 meters) of DK / Light Worsted (#3) yarn. Based on a standard 270-yard ball, that equals 2 skeins or roughly 134 grams with a 10% safety buffer built in.

Interactive Yardage & Skein Calculator — Crossbody Shoulder Bag

361Total Yards
330Total Meters
2Skeins to Buy
134gTotal Weight
3.1 hrsEst. Time

Best Yarn Brand Substitutes & Skein Converter (DK / Light Worsted (#3))

Using a specific commercial yarn brand for your Crossbody Shoulder Bag? Check the table below to see exactly how many balls you need for popular DK / Light Worsted (#3) yarns, or click any yarn to view its full substitution guide:

Yarn Brand Fiber Yards / Ball Balls Needed for Crossbody Shoulder Bag
Lion Brand Mandala 100% Acrylic 590 yds (150g) 1 balls ($7.99 est.)
Lion Brand Coboo 50% Cotton / 50% Bamboo 232 yds (100g) 2 balls ($11.98 est.)
Stylecraft Special DK 100% Premium Acrylic 322 yds (100g) 2 balls ($6.98 est.)
Paintbox Yarns Simply DK 100% Acrylic 302 yds (100g) 2 balls ($7.98 est.)
DROPS Lima Wool Alpaca 65% Wool / 35% Alpaca 109 yds (50g) 4 balls ($13.60 est.)

Basketweave Stitch — DK / Light Worsted (#3) (25 Sizes Chart)

Recommended crochet hook size for DK / Light Worsted (#3): 4.0mm (G-6). Stitch consumption factor for Basketweave Stitch: 1.7x. 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) 1,858 yds 1,699 m 7
Receiving Blanket 40″ × 40″ (102×102cm) 2,753 yds 2,517 m 11
Stroller / Crib Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 2,973 yds 2,719 m 12
Lapghan Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 2,973 yds 2,719 m 12
Standard Throw Blanket 50″ × 60″ (127×152cm) 5,161 yds 4,719 m 20
Oversized Sofa Throw 60″ × 72″ (152×183cm) 7,432 yds 6,796 m 28
Twin Size Bed Blanket 66″ × 90″ (168×229cm) 10,219 yds 9,344 m 38
Full / Double Bed Blanket 80″ × 90″ (203×229cm) 12,387 yds 11,327 m 46
Queen Size Bed Blanket 90″ × 95″ (229×241cm) 14,709 yds 13,450 m 55
King Size Bed Blanket 108″ × 95″ (274×241cm) 17,651 yds 16,140 m 66
California King Blanket 104″ × 100″ (264×254cm) 17,892 yds 16,360 m 67
Classic Winter Scarf 7″ × 65″ (18×165cm) 783 yds 716 m 3
Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf 10″ × 60″ (25×152cm) 1,032 yds 944 m 4
Pocket Shawl / Wrap 20″ × 68″ (51×173cm) 2,340 yds 2,140 m 9
Baby Sweater / Cardigan 22″ × 18″ (56×46cm) 681 yds 623 m 3
Toddler Pullover Sweater 26″ × 22″ (66×56cm) 984 yds 900 m 4
Adult Everyday Cardigan 42″ × 28″ (107×71cm) 2,023 yds 1,850 m 8
Adult Oversized Sweater 48″ × 30″ (122×76cm) 2,477 yds 2,265 m 10
Summer Festival Crop Top 32″ × 16″ (81×41cm) 881 yds 806 m 4
Adult Ribbed Beanie Hat 20″ × 10″ (51×25cm) 344 yds 315 m 2
Mesh Market Tote Bag 16″ × 18″ (41×46cm) 495 yds 453 m 2
Crossbody Shoulder Bag 14″ × 15″ (36×38cm) 361 yds 330 m 2
18×18 Throw Pillow Cover 18″ × 36″ (46×91cm) 1,115 yds 1,020 m 5
Dining Table Runner 14″ × 72″ (36×183cm) 1,734 yds 1,586 m 7
Textured Floor Rug / Mat 24″ × 36″ (61×91cm) 1,486 yds 1,359 m 6

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

Crocheting 361 yards of Basketweave Stitch takes approximately 3.1 hours of active work. Calculate your handmade retail price below:

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

$13.00Yarn Cost
$63.50Fair Retail Price

Compare All 6 Yarn Weights (Crossbody Shoulder Bag — Basketweave Stitch)

Compare All 30 Stitches (Crossbody Shoulder Bag — DK / Light Worsted (#3))