How Much Worsted / Medium (#4) Yarn for a Mini Bean / Elizabeth Stitch Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf?

If you are getting ready to crochet a Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf worked in the Mini Bean / Elizabeth Stitch (referred to in UK crochet patterns as Bean Stitch, in French as Point Haricot (Bean Stitch), and in Spanish as Punto Frijol / Mini Bean) with Worsted / Medium (#4) yarn, calculating your total yardage before buying ensures all of your skeins come from the exact same dye lot.

For a standard Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf measuring 10 inches wide by 60 inches long (25 cm × 152 cm), you will need approximately 646 yards (591 meters) of Worsted / Medium (#4) yarn. Based on a standard 220-yard ball, that equals 3 skeins or roughly 291 grams with a 10% safety buffer built in.

Interactive Yardage & Skein Calculator — Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf

646Total Yards
591Total Meters
3Skeins to Buy
291gTotal Weight
5.6 hrsEst. Time

Best Yarn Brand Substitutes & Skein Converter (Worsted / Medium (#4))

Using a specific commercial yarn brand for your Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf? Check the table below to see exactly how many balls you need for popular Worsted / Medium (#4) yarns, or click any yarn to view its full substitution guide:

Yarn Brand Fiber Yards / Ball Balls Needed for Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf
Red Heart Super Saver 100% Acrylic 364 yds (198g) 2 balls ($9.98 est.)
Caron Simply Soft 100% Acrylic 315 yds (170g) 3 balls ($16.47 est.)
Caron One Pound 100% Acrylic 812 yds (454g) 1 balls ($11.99 est.)
Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton 100% Mercerized Cotton 186 yds (100g) 4 balls ($23.96 est.)
Lily Sugar’n Cream Cotton 100% USA Grown Cotton 120 yds (71g) 6 balls ($17.94 est.)
Stylecraft Special Aran 100% Premium Acrylic 214 yds (100g) 4 balls ($14.76 est.)
Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran 100% Pure Cotton 93 yds (50g) 7 balls ($24.43 est.)
DROPS Paris Cotton 100% Combed Cotton 82 yds (50g) 8 balls ($17.60 est.)
DROPS Nepal Aran 65% Wool / 35% Alpaca 82 yds (50g) 8 balls ($27.20 est.)
DROPS Air Blown Alpaca 65% Alpaca / 28% Polyamide / 7% Wool 164 yds (50g) 4 balls ($23.60 est.)
Premier Basix Worsted 100% Acrylic 359 yds (200g) 2 balls ($8.98 est.)
I Love This Yarn! Medium 100% Soft Acrylic 355 yds (199g) 2 balls ($10.58 est.)

Mini Bean / Elizabeth Stitch — Worsted / Medium (#4) (25 Sizes Chart)

Recommended crochet hook size for Worsted / Medium (#4): 5.0mm (H-8). Stitch consumption factor for Mini Bean / Elizabeth Stitch: 1.36x. 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) 1,163 yds 1,063 m 6
Receiving Blanket 40″ × 40″ (102×102cm) 1,723 yds 1,576 m 8
Stroller / Crib Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 1,861 yds 1,702 m 9
Lapghan Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 1,861 yds 1,702 m 9
Standard Throw Blanket 50″ × 60″ (127×152cm) 3,231 yds 2,954 m 15
Oversized Sofa Throw 60″ × 72″ (152×183cm) 4,653 yds 4,255 m 22
Twin Size Bed Blanket 66″ × 90″ (168×229cm) 6,398 yds 5,850 m 30
Full / Double Bed Blanket 80″ × 90″ (203×229cm) 7,755 yds 7,091 m 36
Queen Size Bed Blanket 90″ × 95″ (229×241cm) 9,209 yds 8,421 m 42
King Size Bed Blanket 108″ × 95″ (274×241cm) 11,051 yds 10,105 m 51
California King Blanket 104″ × 100″ (264×254cm) 11,202 yds 10,243 m 51
Classic Winter Scarf 7″ × 65″ (18×165cm) 490 yds 448 m 3
Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf 10″ × 60″ (25×152cm) 646 yds 591 m 3
Pocket Shawl / Wrap 20″ × 68″ (51×173cm) 1,465 yds 1,340 m 7
Baby Sweater / Cardigan 22″ × 18″ (56×46cm) 427 yds 390 m 2
Toddler Pullover Sweater 26″ × 22″ (66×56cm) 616 yds 563 m 3
Adult Everyday Cardigan 42″ × 28″ (107×71cm) 1,267 yds 1,159 m 6
Adult Oversized Sweater 48″ × 30″ (122×76cm) 1,551 yds 1,418 m 8
Summer Festival Crop Top 32″ × 16″ (81×41cm) 551 yds 504 m 3
Adult Ribbed Beanie Hat 20″ × 10″ (51×25cm) 215 yds 197 m 1
Mesh Market Tote Bag 16″ × 18″ (41×46cm) 310 yds 283 m 2
Crossbody Shoulder Bag 14″ × 15″ (36×38cm) 226 yds 207 m 2
18×18 Throw Pillow Cover 18″ × 36″ (46×91cm) 698 yds 638 m 4
Dining Table Runner 14″ × 72″ (36×183cm) 1,086 yds 993 m 5
Textured Floor Rug / Mat 24″ × 36″ (61×91cm) 931 yds 851 m 5

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

Crocheting 646 yards of Mini Bean / Elizabeth Stitch takes approximately 5.6 hours of active work. Calculate your handmade retail price below:

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

$19.50Yarn Cost
$107.50Fair Retail Price

Compare All 6 Yarn Weights (Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf — Mini Bean / Elizabeth Stitch)

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