How Much Fine / Sport Weight (#2) Yarn for a Alpine Stitch Mesh Market Tote Bag?

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If you are getting ready to crochet a Mesh Market Tote Bag 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 Fine / Sport Weight (#2) yarn, calculating your total yardage before buying ensures all of your skeins come from the exact same dye lot.

For a standard Mesh Market Tote Bag measuring 16 inches wide by 18 inches long (41 cm × 46 cm), you will need approximately 528 yards (483 meters) of Fine / Sport Weight (#2) yarn. Based on a standard 310-yard ball, that equals 2 skeins or roughly 169 grams with a 10% safety buffer built in.

Interactive Yardage & Skein Calculator — Mesh Market Tote Bag

528Total Yards
483Total Meters
2Skeins to Buy
169gTotal Weight
4.6 hrsEst. Time

Best Yarn Brand Substitutes & Skein Converter (Fine / Sport Weight (#2))

Using a specific commercial yarn brand for your Mesh Market Tote Bag? Check the table below to see exactly how many balls you need for popular Fine / Sport Weight (#2) yarns, or click any yarn to view its full substitution guide:

Yarn Brand Fiber Yards / Ball Balls Needed for Mesh Market Tote Bag
DROPS Safran Egyptian Cotton 100% Egyptian Cotton 175 yds (50g) 4 balls ($9.20 est.)
Schachenmayr Catania 100% Mercerized Cotton 137 yds (50g) 4 balls ($15.20 est.)
YarnArt Jeans Amigurumi Yarn 55% Cotton / 45% Polyacrylic 174 yds (50g) 4 balls ($11.96 est.)

Alpine Stitch — Fine / Sport Weight (#2) (25 Sizes Chart)

Recommended crochet hook size for Fine / Sport Weight (#2): 3.5mm (E-4). 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) 1,981 yds 1,811 m 7
Receiving Blanket 40″ × 40″ (102×102cm) 2,935 yds 2,684 m 10
Stroller / Crib Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 3,170 yds 2,899 m 11
Lapghan Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 3,170 yds 2,899 m 11
Standard Throw Blanket 50″ × 60″ (127×152cm) 5,503 yds 5,032 m 18
Oversized Sofa Throw 60″ × 72″ (152×183cm) 7,924 yds 7,246 m 26
Twin Size Bed Blanket 66″ × 90″ (168×229cm) 10,895 yds 9,962 m 36
Full / Double Bed Blanket 80″ × 90″ (203×229cm) 13,207 yds 12,076 m 43
Queen Size Bed Blanket 90″ × 95″ (229×241cm) 15,683 yds 14,341 m 51
King Size Bed Blanket 108″ × 95″ (274×241cm) 18,819 yds 17,208 m 61
California King Blanket 104″ × 100″ (264×254cm) 19,076 yds 17,443 m 62
Classic Winter Scarf 7″ × 65″ (18×165cm) 835 yds 764 m 3
Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf 10″ × 60″ (25×152cm) 1,101 yds 1,007 m 4
Pocket Shawl / Wrap 20″ × 68″ (51×173cm) 2,495 yds 2,281 m 9
Baby Sweater / Cardigan 22″ × 18″ (56×46cm) 726 yds 664 m 3
Toddler Pullover Sweater 26″ × 22″ (66×56cm) 1,049 yds 959 m 4
Adult Everyday Cardigan 42″ × 28″ (107×71cm) 2,157 yds 1,972 m 7
Adult Oversized Sweater 48″ × 30″ (122×76cm) 2,641 yds 2,415 m 9
Summer Festival Crop Top 32″ × 16″ (81×41cm) 939 yds 859 m 4
Adult Ribbed Beanie Hat 20″ × 10″ (51×25cm) 367 yds 336 m 2
Mesh Market Tote Bag 16″ × 18″ (41×46cm) 528 yds 483 m 2
Crossbody Shoulder Bag 14″ × 15″ (36×38cm) 385 yds 352 m 2
18×18 Throw Pillow Cover 18″ × 36″ (46×91cm) 1,189 yds 1,087 m 4
Dining Table Runner 14″ × 72″ (36×183cm) 1,849 yds 1,691 m 6
Textured Floor Rug / Mat 24″ × 36″ (61×91cm) 1,585 yds 1,449 m 6

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

Crocheting 528 yards of Alpine Stitch takes approximately 4.6 hours of active work. Calculate your handmade retail price below:

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

$13.00Yarn Cost
$86.00Fair Retail Price

Compare All 6 Yarn Weights (Mesh Market Tote Bag — Alpine Stitch)

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