How Much Super Fine / Fingering (#1) Yarn for a Lemon Peel / Grit Stitch Crossbody Shoulder Bag?

If you are getting ready to crochet a Crossbody Shoulder Bag worked in the Lemon Peel / Grit Stitch (referred to in UK crochet patterns as Seed Stitch, in French as Point Écorce de Citron, and in Spanish as Punto Piel de Limón) 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 Crossbody Shoulder Bag measuring 14 inches wide by 15 inches long (36 cm × 38 cm), you will need approximately 362 yards (331 meters) of Super Fine / Fingering (#1) yarn. Based on a standard 400-yard ball, that equals 1 skeins or roughly 91 grams with a 10% safety buffer built in.

Interactive Yardage & Skein Calculator — Crossbody Shoulder Bag

362Total Yards
331Total Meters
1Skeins to Buy
91gTotal Weight
3.1 hrsEst. Time

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

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

Yarn Brand Fiber Yards / Ball Balls Needed for Crossbody Shoulder Bag
Scheepjes Catona Mercerized Cotton 100% Mercerized Cotton 137 yds (50g) 3 balls ($9.87 est.)

Lemon Peel / Grit 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 Lemon Peel / Grit Stitch: 1.12x. 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) 1,863 yds 1,704 m 5
Receiving Blanket 40″ × 40″ (102×102cm) 2,760 yds 2,524 m 7
Stroller / Crib Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 2,980 yds 2,725 m 8
Lapghan Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 2,980 yds 2,725 m 8
Standard Throw Blanket 50″ × 60″ (127×152cm) 5,174 yds 4,731 m 13
Oversized Sofa Throw 60″ × 72″ (152×183cm) 7,451 yds 6,813 m 19
Twin Size Bed Blanket 66″ × 90″ (168×229cm) 10,245 yds 9,368 m 26
Full / Double Bed Blanket 80″ × 90″ (203×229cm) 12,419 yds 11,356 m 32
Queen Size Bed Blanket 90″ × 95″ (229×241cm) 14,747 yds 13,485 m 37
King Size Bed Blanket 108″ × 95″ (274×241cm) 17,696 yds 16,181 m 45
California King Blanket 104″ × 100″ (264×254cm) 17,938 yds 16,403 m 45
Classic Winter Scarf 7″ × 65″ (18×165cm) 785 yds 718 m 2
Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf 10″ × 60″ (25×152cm) 1,035 yds 946 m 3
Pocket Shawl / Wrap 20″ × 68″ (51×173cm) 2,346 yds 2,145 m 6
Baby Sweater / Cardigan 22″ × 18″ (56×46cm) 683 yds 625 m 2
Toddler Pullover Sweater 26″ × 22″ (66×56cm) 987 yds 903 m 3
Adult Everyday Cardigan 42″ × 28″ (107×71cm) 2,028 yds 1,854 m 6
Adult Oversized Sweater 48″ × 30″ (122×76cm) 2,484 yds 2,271 m 7
Summer Festival Crop Top 32″ × 16″ (81×41cm) 883 yds 807 m 3
Adult Ribbed Beanie Hat 20″ × 10″ (51×25cm) 345 yds 315 m 1
Mesh Market Tote Bag 16″ × 18″ (41×46cm) 497 yds 454 m 2
Crossbody Shoulder Bag 14″ × 15″ (36×38cm) 362 yds 331 m 1
18×18 Throw Pillow Cover 18″ × 36″ (46×91cm) 1,118 yds 1,022 m 3
Dining Table Runner 14″ × 72″ (36×183cm) 1,739 yds 1,590 m 5
Textured Floor Rug / Mat 24″ × 36″ (61×91cm) 1,490 yds 1,362 m 4

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

Crocheting 362 yards of Lemon Peel / Grit Stitch takes approximately 3.1 hours of active work. Calculate your handmade retail price below:

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

$6.50Yarn Cost
$57.00Fair Retail Price

Compare All 6 Yarn Weights (Crossbody Shoulder Bag — Lemon Peel / Grit Stitch)

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