How Much Super Fine / Fingering (#1) Yarn for a Alpine Stitch Oversized Sofa Throw?

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If you are getting ready to crochet a Oversized Sofa Throw worked in the Alpine Stitch (referred to in UK crochet patterns as Alpine Stitch, in French as Point Alpin, and in Spanish as Punto Alpino) 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 Oversized Sofa Throw measuring 60 inches wide by 72 inches long (152 cm × 183 cm), you will need approximately 9,647 yards (8,821 meters) of Super Fine / Fingering (#1) yarn. Based on a standard 400-yard ball, that equals 25 skeins or roughly 2,412 grams with a 10% safety buffer built in.

Interactive Yardage & Skein Calculator — Oversized Sofa Throw

9,647Total Yards
8,821Total Meters
25Skeins to Buy
2,412gTotal Weight
83.9 hrsEst. Time

Best Yarn Brand Substitutes & Skein Converter (Super Fine / Fingering (#1))

Using a specific commercial yarn brand for your Oversized Sofa Throw? 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 Oversized Sofa Throw
Scheepjes Catona Mercerized Cotton 100% Mercerized Cotton 137 yds (50g) 71 balls ($233.59 est.)

Alpine 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 Alpine Stitch: 1.45x. 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) 2,412 yds 2,206 m 7
Receiving Blanket 40″ × 40″ (102×102cm) 3,573 yds 3,267 m 9
Stroller / Crib Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 3,859 yds 3,529 m 10
Lapghan Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 3,859 yds 3,529 m 10
Standard Throw Blanket 50″ × 60″ (127×152cm) 6,699 yds 6,126 m 17
Oversized Sofa Throw 60″ × 72″ (152×183cm) 9,647 yds 8,821 m 25
Twin Size Bed Blanket 66″ × 90″ (168×229cm) 13,264 yds 12,129 m 34
Full / Double Bed Blanket 80″ × 90″ (203×229cm) 16,078 yds 14,702 m 41
Queen Size Bed Blanket 90″ × 95″ (229×241cm) 19,092 yds 17,458 m 48
King Size Bed Blanket 108″ × 95″ (274×241cm) 22,911 yds 20,950 m 58
California King Blanket 104″ × 100″ (264×254cm) 23,223 yds 21,235 m 59
Classic Winter Scarf 7″ × 65″ (18×165cm) 1,016 yds 929 m 3
Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf 10″ × 60″ (25×152cm) 1,340 yds 1,225 m 4
Pocket Shawl / Wrap 20″ × 68″ (51×173cm) 3,037 yds 2,777 m 8
Baby Sweater / Cardigan 22″ × 18″ (56×46cm) 884 yds 808 m 3
Toddler Pullover Sweater 26″ × 22″ (66×56cm) 1,277 yds 1,168 m 4
Adult Everyday Cardigan 42″ × 28″ (107×71cm) 2,626 yds 2,401 m 7
Adult Oversized Sweater 48″ × 30″ (122×76cm) 3,216 yds 2,941 m 9
Summer Festival Crop Top 32″ × 16″ (81×41cm) 1,143 yds 1,045 m 3
Adult Ribbed Beanie Hat 20″ × 10″ (51×25cm) 447 yds 409 m 2
Mesh Market Tote Bag 16″ × 18″ (41×46cm) 643 yds 588 m 2
Crossbody Shoulder Bag 14″ × 15″ (36×38cm) 469 yds 429 m 2
18×18 Throw Pillow Cover 18″ × 36″ (46×91cm) 1,447 yds 1,323 m 4
Dining Table Runner 14″ × 72″ (36×183cm) 2,251 yds 2,058 m 6
Textured Floor Rug / Mat 24″ × 36″ (61×91cm) 1,929 yds 1,764 m 5

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

Crocheting 9,647 yards of Alpine Stitch takes approximately 83.9 hours of active work. Calculate your handmade retail price below:

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

$162.50Yarn Cost
$1,425.00Fair Retail Price

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