How Much Super Fine / Fingering (#1) Yarn for a Braided Puff Stitch Crossbody Shoulder Bag?

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If you are getting ready to crochet a Crossbody Shoulder Bag worked in the Braided Puff Stitch (referred to in UK crochet patterns as Puff Stitch, in French as Point Puff / Mouchet, and in Spanish as Punto Puff / Mota) 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 517 yards (473 meters) of Super Fine / Fingering (#1) yarn. Based on a standard 400-yard ball, that equals 2 skeins or roughly 129 grams with a 10% safety buffer built in.

Interactive Yardage & Skein Calculator — Crossbody Shoulder Bag

517Total Yards
473Total Meters
2Skeins to Buy
129gTotal Weight
4.5 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) 4 balls ($13.16 est.)

Braided Puff 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 Braided Puff Stitch: 1.6x. 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) 2,661 yds 2,433 m 7
Receiving Blanket 40″ × 40″ (102×102cm) 3,942 yds 3,605 m 10
Stroller / Crib Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 4,258 yds 3,894 m 11
Lapghan Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 4,258 yds 3,894 m 11
Standard Throw Blanket 50″ × 60″ (127×152cm) 7,392 yds 6,759 m 19
Oversized Sofa Throw 60″ × 72″ (152×183cm) 10,644 yds 9,733 m 27
Twin Size Bed Blanket 66″ × 90″ (168×229cm) 14,636 yds 13,383 m 37
Full / Double Bed Blanket 80″ × 90″ (203×229cm) 17,741 yds 16,222 m 45
Queen Size Bed Blanket 90″ × 95″ (229×241cm) 21,067 yds 19,264 m 53
King Size Bed Blanket 108″ × 95″ (274×241cm) 25,281 yds 23,117 m 64
California King Blanket 104″ × 100″ (264×254cm) 25,626 yds 23,432 m 65
Classic Winter Scarf 7″ × 65″ (18×165cm) 1,121 yds 1,025 m 3
Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf 10″ × 60″ (25×152cm) 1,478 yds 1,351 m 4
Pocket Shawl / Wrap 20″ × 68″ (51×173cm) 3,351 yds 3,064 m 9
Baby Sweater / Cardigan 22″ × 18″ (56×46cm) 976 yds 892 m 3
Toddler Pullover Sweater 26″ × 22″ (66×56cm) 1,409 yds 1,288 m 4
Adult Everyday Cardigan 42″ × 28″ (107×71cm) 2,898 yds 2,650 m 8
Adult Oversized Sweater 48″ × 30″ (122×76cm) 3,548 yds 3,244 m 9
Summer Festival Crop Top 32″ × 16″ (81×41cm) 1,262 yds 1,154 m 4
Adult Ribbed Beanie Hat 20″ × 10″ (51×25cm) 493 yds 451 m 2
Mesh Market Tote Bag 16″ × 18″ (41×46cm) 710 yds 649 m 2
Crossbody Shoulder Bag 14″ × 15″ (36×38cm) 517 yds 473 m 2
18×18 Throw Pillow Cover 18″ × 36″ (46×91cm) 1,597 yds 1,460 m 4
Dining Table Runner 14″ × 72″ (36×183cm) 2,484 yds 2,271 m 7
Textured Floor Rug / Mat 24″ × 36″ (61×91cm) 2,129 yds 1,947 m 6

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

Crocheting 517 yards of Braided Puff Stitch takes approximately 4.5 hours of active work. Calculate your handmade retail price below:

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

$13.00Yarn Cost
$84.50Fair Retail Price

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