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

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If you are getting ready to crochet a Oversized Sofa Throw worked in the Basketweave Stitch (referred to in UK crochet patterns as Basketweave, in French as Point Tressé / Vannerie, and in Spanish as Punto Cesta / Canasta) 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 11,310 yards (10,342 meters) of Super Fine / Fingering (#1) yarn. Based on a standard 400-yard ball, that equals 29 skeins or roughly 2,828 grams with a 10% safety buffer built in.

Interactive Yardage & Skein Calculator — Oversized Sofa Throw

11,310Total Yards
10,342Total Meters
29Skeins to Buy
2,828gTotal Weight
98.3 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) 83 balls ($273.07 est.)

Basketweave 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 Basketweave Stitch: 1.7x. 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) 2,827 yds 2,585 m 8
Receiving Blanket 40″ × 40″ (102×102cm) 4,189 yds 3,830 m 11
Stroller / Crib Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 4,524 yds 4,137 m 12
Lapghan Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 4,524 yds 4,137 m 12
Standard Throw Blanket 50″ × 60″ (127×152cm) 7,854 yds 7,182 m 20
Oversized Sofa Throw 60″ × 72″ (152×183cm) 11,310 yds 10,342 m 29
Twin Size Bed Blanket 66″ × 90″ (168×229cm) 15,551 yds 14,220 m 39
Full / Double Bed Blanket 80″ × 90″ (203×229cm) 18,850 yds 17,236 m 48
Queen Size Bed Blanket 90″ × 95″ (229×241cm) 22,384 yds 20,468 m 56
King Size Bed Blanket 108″ × 95″ (274×241cm) 26,861 yds 24,562 m 68
California King Blanket 104″ × 100″ (264×254cm) 27,227 yds 24,896 m 69
Classic Winter Scarf 7″ × 65″ (18×165cm) 1,191 yds 1,089 m 3
Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf 10″ × 60″ (25×152cm) 1,571 yds 1,437 m 4
Pocket Shawl / Wrap 20″ × 68″ (51×173cm) 3,560 yds 3,255 m 9
Baby Sweater / Cardigan 22″ × 18″ (56×46cm) 1,037 yds 948 m 3
Toddler Pullover Sweater 26″ × 22″ (66×56cm) 1,497 yds 1,369 m 4
Adult Everyday Cardigan 42″ × 28″ (107×71cm) 3,079 yds 2,815 m 8
Adult Oversized Sweater 48″ × 30″ (122×76cm) 3,770 yds 3,447 m 10
Summer Festival Crop Top 32″ × 16″ (81×41cm) 1,340 yds 1,225 m 4
Adult Ribbed Beanie Hat 20″ × 10″ (51×25cm) 524 yds 479 m 2
Mesh Market Tote Bag 16″ × 18″ (41×46cm) 754 yds 689 m 2
Crossbody Shoulder Bag 14″ × 15″ (36×38cm) 550 yds 503 m 2
18×18 Throw Pillow Cover 18″ × 36″ (46×91cm) 1,696 yds 1,551 m 5
Dining Table Runner 14″ × 72″ (36×183cm) 2,639 yds 2,413 m 7
Textured Floor Rug / Mat 24″ × 36″ (61×91cm) 2,262 yds 2,068 m 6

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

Crocheting 11,310 yards of Basketweave Stitch takes approximately 98.3 hours of active work. Calculate your handmade retail price below:

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

$188.50Yarn Cost
$1,667.00Fair Retail Price

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