If you are getting ready to crochet a King Size Bed Blanket worked in the Double Thick Thermal Stitch (referred to in UK crochet patterns as Thermal sc, in French as Point Thermique Double, and in Spanish as Punto Térmico Doble) 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 King Size Bed Blanket measuring 108 inches wide by 95 inches long (274 cm × 241 cm), you will need approximately 14,627 yards (13,375 meters) of Worsted / Medium (#4) yarn. Based on a standard 220-yard ball, that equals 67 skeins or roughly 6,582 grams with a 10% safety buffer built in.
Interactive Yardage & Skein Calculator — King Size Bed Blanket
Best Yarn Brand Substitutes & Skein Converter (Worsted / Medium (#4))
Using a specific commercial yarn brand for your King Size Bed Blanket? 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 King Size Bed Blanket |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Heart Super Saver | 100% Acrylic | 364 yds (198g) | 41 balls ($204.59 est.) |
| Caron Simply Soft | 100% Acrylic | 315 yds (170g) | 47 balls ($258.03 est.) |
| Caron One Pound | 100% Acrylic | 812 yds (454g) | 19 balls ($227.81 est.) |
| Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton | 100% Mercerized Cotton | 186 yds (100g) | 79 balls ($473.21 est.) |
| Lily Sugar’n Cream Cotton | 100% USA Grown Cotton | 120 yds (71g) | 122 balls ($364.78 est.) |
| Stylecraft Special Aran | 100% Premium Acrylic | 214 yds (100g) | 69 balls ($254.61 est.) |
| Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran | 100% Pure Cotton | 93 yds (50g) | 158 balls ($551.42 est.) |
| DROPS Paris Cotton | 100% Combed Cotton | 82 yds (50g) | 179 balls ($393.80 est.) |
| DROPS Nepal Aran | 65% Wool / 35% Alpaca | 82 yds (50g) | 179 balls ($608.60 est.) |
| DROPS Air Blown Alpaca | 65% Alpaca / 28% Polyamide / 7% Wool | 164 yds (50g) | 90 balls ($531.00 est.) |
| Premier Basix Worsted | 100% Acrylic | 359 yds (200g) | 41 balls ($184.09 est.) |
| I Love This Yarn! Medium | 100% Soft Acrylic | 355 yds (199g) | 42 balls ($222.18 est.) |
Double Thick Thermal Stitch — Worsted / Medium (#4) (25 Sizes Chart)
Recommended crochet hook size for Worsted / Medium (#4): 5.0mm (H-8). Stitch consumption factor for Double Thick Thermal Stitch: 1.8x. 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) | 1,540 yds | 1,408 m | 7 |
| Receiving Blanket | 40″ × 40″ (102×102cm) | 2,281 yds | 2,086 m | 11 |
| Stroller / Crib Blanket | 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) | 2,463 yds | 2,252 m | 12 |
| Lapghan Blanket | 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) | 2,463 yds | 2,252 m | 12 |
| Standard Throw Blanket | 50″ × 60″ (127×152cm) | 4,277 yds | 3,911 m | 20 |
| Oversized Sofa Throw | 60″ × 72″ (152×183cm) | 6,159 yds | 5,632 m | 28 |
| Twin Size Bed Blanket | 66″ × 90″ (168×229cm) | 8,468 yds | 7,743 m | 39 |
| Full / Double Bed Blanket | 80″ × 90″ (203×229cm) | 10,264 yds | 9,385 m | 47 |
| Queen Size Bed Blanket | 90″ × 95″ (229×241cm) | 12,189 yds | 11,146 m | 56 |
| King Size Bed Blanket | 108″ × 95″ (274×241cm) | 14,627 yds | 13,375 m | 67 |
| California King Blanket | 104″ × 100″ (264×254cm) | 14,826 yds | 13,557 m | 68 |
| Classic Winter Scarf | 7″ × 65″ (18×165cm) | 649 yds | 593 m | 3 |
| Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf | 10″ × 60″ (25×152cm) | 855 yds | 782 m | 4 |
| Pocket Shawl / Wrap | 20″ × 68″ (51×173cm) | 1,939 yds | 1,773 m | 9 |
| Baby Sweater / Cardigan | 22″ × 18″ (56×46cm) | 565 yds | 517 m | 3 |
| Toddler Pullover Sweater | 26″ × 22″ (66×56cm) | 815 yds | 745 m | 4 |
| Adult Everyday Cardigan | 42″ × 28″ (107×71cm) | 1,677 yds | 1,533 m | 8 |
| Adult Oversized Sweater | 48″ × 30″ (122×76cm) | 2,053 yds | 1,877 m | 10 |
| Summer Festival Crop Top | 32″ × 16″ (81×41cm) | 730 yds | 668 m | 4 |
| Adult Ribbed Beanie Hat | 20″ × 10″ (51×25cm) | 285 yds | 261 m | 2 |
| Mesh Market Tote Bag | 16″ × 18″ (41×46cm) | 411 yds | 376 m | 2 |
| Crossbody Shoulder Bag | 14″ × 15″ (36×38cm) | 299 yds | 273 m | 2 |
| 18×18 Throw Pillow Cover | 18″ × 36″ (46×91cm) | 924 yds | 845 m | 5 |
| Dining Table Runner | 14″ × 72″ (36×183cm) | 1,437 yds | 1,314 m | 7 |
| Textured Floor Rug / Mat | 24″ × 36″ (61×91cm) | 1,232 yds | 1,127 m | 6 |
Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator
Crocheting 14,627 yards of Double Thick Thermal Stitch takes approximately 127.2 hours of active work. Calculate your handmade retail price below:
Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator
Compare All 6 Yarn Weights (King Size Bed Blanket — Double Thick Thermal Stitch)
- Super Fine / Fingering (#1)
- Fine / Sport Weight (#2)
- DK / Light Worsted (#3)
- Worsted / Medium (#4)
- Bulky / Chunky (#5)
- Super Bulky / Chenille (#6)
Compare All 30 Stitches (King Size Bed Blanket — Worsted / Medium (#4))
- Single Crochet (sc) (1x)
- Half Double Crochet (hdc) (1.15x)
- Double Crochet (dc) (1.25x)
- Treble Crochet (tr) (1.32x)
- Moss / Linen Stitch (1.08x)
- Waffle Stitch (1.65x)
- Alpine Stitch (1.45x)
- Bobble Stitch (1.85x)
- Popcorn Stitch (1.9x)
- Braided Puff Stitch (1.6x)
- Lemon Peel / Grit Stitch (1.12x)
- Suzette / Thicket Stitch (1.18x)
- Classic Granny Stripe (1.2x)
- Solid Granny Square Stitch (1.3x)
- Corner-to-Corner (C2C) (1.35x)
- Basketweave Stitch (1.7x)
- Star / Daisy Stitch (1.5x)
- Jasmine Puff Stitch (2x)
- Classic Fan / Shell Stitch (1.38x)
- Double Crochet V-Stitch (1.05x)
- Chevron / Ripple Wave Stitch (1.28x)
- Feather Stitch (1.55x)
- Herringbone Half Double (1.18x)
- Mini Bean / Elizabeth Stitch (1.36x)
- Double Thick Thermal Stitch (1.8x)
- Linked Double Crochet (ldc) (1.22x)
- Tunisian Simple Stitch (Tss) (1.35x)
- Tunisian Knit Stitch (Tks) (1.48x)
- Modern Block Stitch (1.22x)
- Harlequin Diamond Stitch (1.42x)