How Much DK / Light Worsted (#3) Yarn for a Half Double Crochet (hdc) King Size Bed Blanket?

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If you are getting ready to crochet a King Size Bed Blanket worked in the Half Double Crochet (hdc) (referred to in UK crochet patterns as Half Treble (htr), in French as Demi-Bride (db), and in Spanish as Medio Punto Alto (mpa)) with DK / Light Worsted (#3) 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 11,941 yards (10,919 meters) of DK / Light Worsted (#3) yarn. Based on a standard 270-yard ball, that equals 45 skeins or roughly 4,418 grams with a 10% safety buffer built in.

Interactive Yardage & Skein Calculator — King Size Bed Blanket

11,941Total Yards
10,919Total Meters
45Skeins to Buy
4,418gTotal Weight
103.8 hrsEst. Time

Best Yarn Brand Substitutes & Skein Converter (DK / Light Worsted (#3))

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 DK / Light Worsted (#3) yarns, or click any yarn to view its full substitution guide:

Yarn Brand Fiber Yards / Ball Balls Needed for King Size Bed Blanket
Lion Brand Mandala 100% Acrylic 590 yds (150g) 21 balls ($167.79 est.)
Lion Brand Coboo 50% Cotton / 50% Bamboo 232 yds (100g) 52 balls ($311.48 est.)
Stylecraft Special DK 100% Premium Acrylic 322 yds (100g) 38 balls ($132.62 est.)
Paintbox Yarns Simply DK 100% Acrylic 302 yds (100g) 40 balls ($159.60 est.)
DROPS Lima Wool Alpaca 65% Wool / 35% Alpaca 109 yds (50g) 110 balls ($374.00 est.)

Half Double Crochet (hdc) — DK / Light Worsted (#3) (25 Sizes Chart)

Recommended crochet hook size for DK / Light Worsted (#3): 4.0mm (G-6). Stitch consumption factor for Half Double Crochet (hdc): 1.15x. 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) 1,257 yds 1,149 m 5
Receiving Blanket 40″ × 40″ (102×102cm) 1,862 yds 1,703 m 7
Stroller / Crib Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 2,011 yds 1,839 m 8
Lapghan Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 2,011 yds 1,839 m 8
Standard Throw Blanket 50″ × 60″ (127×152cm) 3,491 yds 3,192 m 13
Oversized Sofa Throw 60″ × 72″ (152×183cm) 5,028 yds 4,598 m 19
Twin Size Bed Blanket 66″ × 90″ (168×229cm) 6,913 yds 6,321 m 26
Full / Double Bed Blanket 80″ × 90″ (203×229cm) 8,379 yds 7,662 m 32
Queen Size Bed Blanket 90″ × 95″ (229×241cm) 9,950 yds 9,098 m 37
King Size Bed Blanket 108″ × 95″ (274×241cm) 11,941 yds 10,919 m 45
California King Blanket 104″ × 100″ (264×254cm) 12,104 yds 11,068 m 45
Classic Winter Scarf 7″ × 65″ (18×165cm) 530 yds 485 m 2
Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf 10″ × 60″ (25×152cm) 698 yds 638 m 3
Pocket Shawl / Wrap 20″ × 68″ (51×173cm) 1,583 yds 1,447 m 6
Baby Sweater / Cardigan 22″ × 18″ (56×46cm) 461 yds 422 m 2
Toddler Pullover Sweater 26″ × 22″ (66×56cm) 666 yds 609 m 3
Adult Everyday Cardigan 42″ × 28″ (107×71cm) 1,369 yds 1,252 m 6
Adult Oversized Sweater 48″ × 30″ (122×76cm) 1,676 yds 1,533 m 7
Summer Festival Crop Top 32″ × 16″ (81×41cm) 596 yds 545 m 3
Adult Ribbed Beanie Hat 20″ × 10″ (51×25cm) 233 yds 213 m 1
Mesh Market Tote Bag 16″ × 18″ (41×46cm) 335 yds 306 m 2
Crossbody Shoulder Bag 14″ × 15″ (36×38cm) 244 yds 223 m 1
18×18 Throw Pillow Cover 18″ × 36″ (46×91cm) 754 yds 689 m 3
Dining Table Runner 14″ × 72″ (36×183cm) 1,173 yds 1,073 m 5
Textured Floor Rug / Mat 24″ × 36″ (61×91cm) 1,006 yds 920 m 4

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

Crocheting 11,941 yards of Half Double Crochet (hdc) takes approximately 103.8 hours of active work. Calculate your handmade retail price below:

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

$292.50Yarn Cost
$1,853.50Fair Retail Price

Compare All 6 Yarn Weights (King Size Bed Blanket — Half Double Crochet (hdc))

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