How Much Fine / Sport Weight (#2) Yarn for a Solid Granny Square Stitch Crossbody Shoulder Bag?

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If you are getting ready to crochet a Crossbody Shoulder Bag worked in the Solid Granny Square Stitch (referred to in UK crochet patterns as Solid Granny, in French as Carré Granny Plein, and in Spanish as Granny Square Sólido) 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 Crossbody Shoulder Bag measuring 14 inches wide by 15 inches long (36 cm × 38 cm), you will need approximately 345 yards (315 meters) of Fine / Sport Weight (#2) yarn. Based on a standard 310-yard ball, that equals 2 skeins or roughly 110 grams with a 10% safety buffer built in.

Interactive Yardage & Skein Calculator — Crossbody Shoulder Bag

345Total Yards
315Total Meters
2Skeins to Buy
110gTotal Weight
3 hrsEst. Time

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

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 Fine / Sport Weight (#2) yarns, or click any yarn to view its full substitution guide:

Yarn Brand Fiber Yards / Ball Balls Needed for Crossbody Shoulder Bag
DROPS Safran Egyptian Cotton 100% Egyptian Cotton 175 yds (50g) 2 balls ($4.60 est.)
Schachenmayr Catania 100% Mercerized Cotton 137 yds (50g) 3 balls ($11.40 est.)
YarnArt Jeans Amigurumi Yarn 55% Cotton / 45% Polyacrylic 174 yds (50g) 2 balls ($5.98 est.)

Solid Granny Square Stitch — Fine / Sport Weight (#2) (25 Sizes Chart)

Recommended crochet hook size for Fine / Sport Weight (#2): 3.5mm (E-4). Stitch consumption factor for Solid Granny Square Stitch: 1.3x. 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) 1,776 yds 1,624 m 6
Receiving Blanket 40″ × 40″ (102×102cm) 2,631 yds 2,406 m 9
Stroller / Crib Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 2,842 yds 2,599 m 10
Lapghan Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 2,842 yds 2,599 m 10
Standard Throw Blanket 50″ × 60″ (127×152cm) 4,934 yds 4,512 m 16
Oversized Sofa Throw 60″ × 72″ (152×183cm) 7,104 yds 6,496 m 23
Twin Size Bed Blanket 66″ × 90″ (168×229cm) 9,768 yds 8,932 m 32
Full / Double Bed Blanket 80″ × 90″ (203×229cm) 11,840 yds 10,826 m 39
Queen Size Bed Blanket 90″ × 95″ (229×241cm) 14,060 yds 12,856 m 46
King Size Bed Blanket 108″ × 95″ (274×241cm) 16,873 yds 15,429 m 55
California King Blanket 104″ × 100″ (264×254cm) 17,103 yds 15,639 m 56
Classic Winter Scarf 7″ × 65″ (18×165cm) 748 yds 684 m 3
Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf 10″ × 60″ (25×152cm) 987 yds 903 m 4
Pocket Shawl / Wrap 20″ × 68″ (51×173cm) 2,237 yds 2,046 m 8
Baby Sweater / Cardigan 22″ × 18″ (56×46cm) 651 yds 595 m 3
Toddler Pullover Sweater 26″ × 22″ (66×56cm) 941 yds 860 m 4
Adult Everyday Cardigan 42″ × 28″ (107×71cm) 1,934 yds 1,768 m 7
Adult Oversized Sweater 48″ × 30″ (122×76cm) 2,368 yds 2,165 m 8
Summer Festival Crop Top 32″ × 16″ (81×41cm) 842 yds 770 m 3
Adult Ribbed Beanie Hat 20″ × 10″ (51×25cm) 329 yds 301 m 2
Mesh Market Tote Bag 16″ × 18″ (41×46cm) 474 yds 433 m 2
Crossbody Shoulder Bag 14″ × 15″ (36×38cm) 345 yds 315 m 2
18×18 Throw Pillow Cover 18″ × 36″ (46×91cm) 1,066 yds 975 m 4
Dining Table Runner 14″ × 72″ (36×183cm) 1,658 yds 1,516 m 6
Textured Floor Rug / Mat 24″ × 36″ (61×91cm) 1,421 yds 1,299 m 5

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

Crocheting 345 yards of Solid Granny Square Stitch takes approximately 3 hours of active work. Calculate your handmade retail price below:

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

$13.00Yarn Cost
$62.00Fair Retail Price

Compare All 6 Yarn Weights (Crossbody Shoulder Bag — Solid Granny Square Stitch)

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