How Much DK / Light Worsted (#3) Yarn for a Double Crochet (dc) Mesh Market Tote Bag?

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If you are getting ready to crochet a Mesh Market Tote Bag worked in the Double Crochet (dc) (referred to in UK crochet patterns as Treble Crochet (tr), in French as Bride (b), and in Spanish as Punto Alto / Vareta (pa)) 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 Mesh Market Tote Bag measuring 16 inches wide by 18 inches long (41 cm × 46 cm), you will need approximately 364 yards (333 meters) of DK / Light Worsted (#3) yarn. Based on a standard 270-yard ball, that equals 2 skeins or roughly 135 grams with a 10% safety buffer built in.

Interactive Yardage & Skein Calculator — Mesh Market Tote Bag

364Total Yards
333Total Meters
2Skeins to Buy
135gTotal Weight
3.2 hrsEst. Time

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

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

Yarn Brand Fiber Yards / Ball Balls Needed for Mesh Market Tote Bag
Lion Brand Mandala 100% Acrylic 590 yds (150g) 1 balls ($7.99 est.)
Lion Brand Coboo 50% Cotton / 50% Bamboo 232 yds (100g) 2 balls ($11.98 est.)
Stylecraft Special DK 100% Premium Acrylic 322 yds (100g) 2 balls ($6.98 est.)
Paintbox Yarns Simply DK 100% Acrylic 302 yds (100g) 2 balls ($7.98 est.)
DROPS Lima Wool Alpaca 65% Wool / 35% Alpaca 109 yds (50g) 4 balls ($13.60 est.)

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

Recommended crochet hook size for DK / Light Worsted (#3): 4.0mm (G-6). Stitch consumption factor for Double Crochet (dc): 1.25x. 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) 1,366 yds 1,249 m 6
Receiving Blanket 40″ × 40″ (102×102cm) 2,024 yds 1,851 m 8
Stroller / Crib Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 2,186 yds 1,999 m 9
Lapghan Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 2,186 yds 1,999 m 9
Standard Throw Blanket 50″ × 60″ (127×152cm) 3,795 yds 3,470 m 15
Oversized Sofa Throw 60″ × 72″ (152×183cm) 5,465 yds 4,997 m 21
Twin Size Bed Blanket 66″ × 90″ (168×229cm) 7,514 yds 6,871 m 28
Full / Double Bed Blanket 80″ × 90″ (203×229cm) 9,108 yds 8,328 m 34
Queen Size Bed Blanket 90″ × 95″ (229×241cm) 10,816 yds 9,890 m 41
King Size Bed Blanket 108″ × 95″ (274×241cm) 12,979 yds 11,868 m 49
California King Blanket 104″ × 100″ (264×254cm) 13,156 yds 12,030 m 49
Classic Winter Scarf 7″ × 65″ (18×165cm) 576 yds 527 m 3
Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf 10″ × 60″ (25×152cm) 759 yds 694 m 3
Pocket Shawl / Wrap 20″ × 68″ (51×173cm) 1,720 yds 1,573 m 7
Baby Sweater / Cardigan 22″ × 18″ (56×46cm) 501 yds 458 m 2
Toddler Pullover Sweater 26″ × 22″ (66×56cm) 724 yds 662 m 3
Adult Everyday Cardigan 42″ × 28″ (107×71cm) 1,488 yds 1,361 m 6
Adult Oversized Sweater 48″ × 30″ (122×76cm) 1,822 yds 1,666 m 7
Summer Festival Crop Top 32″ × 16″ (81×41cm) 648 yds 593 m 3
Adult Ribbed Beanie Hat 20″ × 10″ (51×25cm) 253 yds 231 m 1
Mesh Market Tote Bag 16″ × 18″ (41×46cm) 364 yds 333 m 2
Crossbody Shoulder Bag 14″ × 15″ (36×38cm) 266 yds 243 m 1
18×18 Throw Pillow Cover 18″ × 36″ (46×91cm) 820 yds 750 m 4
Dining Table Runner 14″ × 72″ (36×183cm) 1,275 yds 1,166 m 5
Textured Floor Rug / Mat 24″ × 36″ (61×91cm) 1,093 yds 999 m 5

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

Crocheting 364 yards of Double Crochet (dc) takes approximately 3.2 hours of active work. Calculate your handmade retail price below:

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

$13.00Yarn Cost
$65.00Fair Retail Price

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