How Much Fine / Sport Weight (#2) 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 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 455 yards (416 meters) of Fine / Sport Weight (#2) yarn. Based on a standard 310-yard ball, that equals 2 skeins or roughly 146 grams with a 10% safety buffer built in.

Interactive Yardage & Skein Calculator — Mesh Market Tote Bag

455Total Yards
416Total Meters
2Skeins to Buy
146gTotal Weight
4 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) 3 balls ($6.90 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) 3 balls ($8.97 est.)

Double Crochet (dc) — Fine / Sport Weight (#2) (25 Sizes Chart)

Recommended crochet hook size for Fine / Sport Weight (#2): 3.5mm (E-4). 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) 1,708 yds 1,562 m 6
Receiving Blanket 40″ × 40″ (102×102cm) 2,530 yds 2,313 m 9
Stroller / Crib Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 2,732 yds 2,498 m 9
Lapghan Blanket 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) 2,732 yds 2,498 m 9
Standard Throw Blanket 50″ × 60″ (127×152cm) 4,744 yds 4,338 m 16
Oversized Sofa Throw 60″ × 72″ (152×183cm) 6,831 yds 6,246 m 23
Twin Size Bed Blanket 66″ × 90″ (168×229cm) 9,393 yds 8,589 m 31
Full / Double Bed Blanket 80″ × 90″ (203×229cm) 11,385 yds 10,410 m 37
Queen Size Bed Blanket 90″ × 95″ (229×241cm) 13,520 yds 12,363 m 44
King Size Bed Blanket 108″ × 95″ (274×241cm) 16,224 yds 14,835 m 53
California King Blanket 104″ × 100″ (264×254cm) 16,445 yds 15,037 m 54
Classic Winter Scarf 7″ × 65″ (18×165cm) 719 yds 657 m 3
Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf 10″ × 60″ (25×152cm) 949 yds 868 m 4
Pocket Shawl / Wrap 20″ × 68″ (51×173cm) 2,151 yds 1,967 m 7
Baby Sweater / Cardigan 22″ × 18″ (56×46cm) 626 yds 572 m 3
Toddler Pullover Sweater 26″ × 22″ (66×56cm) 904 yds 827 m 3
Adult Everyday Cardigan 42″ × 28″ (107×71cm) 1,860 yds 1,701 m 6
Adult Oversized Sweater 48″ × 30″ (122×76cm) 2,277 yds 2,082 m 8
Summer Festival Crop Top 32″ × 16″ (81×41cm) 810 yds 741 m 3
Adult Ribbed Beanie Hat 20″ × 10″ (51×25cm) 316 yds 289 m 2
Mesh Market Tote Bag 16″ × 18″ (41×46cm) 455 yds 416 m 2
Crossbody Shoulder Bag 14″ × 15″ (36×38cm) 332 yds 304 m 2
18×18 Throw Pillow Cover 18″ × 36″ (46×91cm) 1,025 yds 937 m 4
Dining Table Runner 14″ × 72″ (36×183cm) 1,594 yds 1,458 m 6
Textured Floor Rug / Mat 24″ × 36″ (61×91cm) 1,366 yds 1,249 m 5

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

Crocheting 455 yards of Double Crochet (dc) takes approximately 4 hours of active work. Calculate your handmade retail price below:

Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator

$13.00Yarn Cost
$77.00Fair Retail Price

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